BARNEY SALINAS JR
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Summary
Experienced with managing large retail environments, focusing on operational excellence and team development. Utilizes leadership skills to drive store performance and customer satisfaction. Track record of implementing effective strategies to enhance sales and streamline operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Target
Nampa, ID
01.2026 - Current
- Led store operations to optimize inventory management and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to drive sales growth and profitability.
- Managed team performance through regular coaching, training sessions, and feedback mechanisms.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjust merchandising strategies, and improve product placement.
- Directed hiring processes, ensuring alignment with company values and service standards.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork and collaboration among staff to achieve operational excellence.
Store Director
Target
Murrieta North, CA
02.2023 - 01.2026
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in accordance with company policy.
- Provided leadership during peak business hours to optimize customer experience.
- Ensured compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as federal and state laws.
- Collaborated with regional managers on special projects such as store opening and closings.
- Managed staffing levels by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, and disciplining employees.
- Established relationships with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of merchandise at competitive prices.
- Engaged customers through active listening techniques to determine their needs and preferences.
Store Director
Target
Palm Springs, CA
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Coached, counseled, recruited, trained and disciplined employees and evaluated on-the-job performance.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits, and shrinkage control.
- Developed and optimized store schedules to meet expected coverage demands and maintain optimal service levels.
- Fostered healthy team environments to promote collaboration and boost productivity.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
- Mentored and trained new staff members on proper customer service techniques.
Group Backroom Coordinator
Target
Palm Springs, CA
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Helped train stores on company rollout of new inbound processes.
- Helped stores strategize around backroom space management.
- Oversaw backroom operations for G292.
- Helped influence our General Merchandise Executives in driving our new sort and stock model, while keeping our backroom safe.
Executive Team Leader, Logistics Operations
Target
Palm Springs, CA
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Coached employees to help each reach true potential and expand skill sets.
- Established and modeled positive service attitude to meet company's expected guidelines.
- Recruited individuals with talent, drive and experience, successfully adding unique dimensions to organization.
- Maintained high standards of internal and external customer service.
Administrative Store Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
Twin Falls, ID
07.2012 - 09.2016
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash, and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions, and building rapport.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing, and developing top talent.
Key Carrier Department Manager
Home Depot
Twin Falls, ID
10.2009 - 07.2012
- Utilized time management skills to complete tasks efficiently within deadlines.
- Conducted regular audits of the store's physical appearance ensuring it was neat and presentable at all times.
- Ensured compliance with company standards for quality control, health and safety regulations, and ethical business practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cathedral City High School
CAAssociate in Arts (A.A.) - Business Administration
College of Southern Idaho
USSkills
- Staff Development
- Performance Assessment
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Business Leadership
- Training Management
- Finance and Accounting
- Retail Management
- People management
- Strategic planning
- Sales leadership
- Staff leadership
- Brand awareness
Accomplishments
- Increased sales by 8.3% by developing self sufficient leaders who drove consistent routines in their work centers.
- Supervised team of over 300 team members.
- Achieved best in class shortage results by having great inventory controls all year with accuracy and efficiency.
- Was named high impact Store Director of the year.
Timeline
Store Director
Target
01.2026 - Current
Store Director
Target
02.2023 - 01.2026
Store Director
Target
09.2019 - 02.2023
Group Backroom Coordinator
Target
04.2018 - 09.2019
Executive Team Leader, Logistics Operations
Target
09.2016 - 04.2018
Administrative Store Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
07.2012 - 09.2016
Key Carrier Department Manager
Home Depot
10.2009 - 07.2012
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Business Administration
College of Southern Idaho
High School Diploma -
Cathedral City High School
AWARDS
High Impact Store Director of the Year, Training and Development Store Director of the Year