Bart Bubeck
Store Management
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Seasoned Store Manager of Operations with proven leadership skills. Strong background in overseeing all aspects of store operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and maximizing profitability. Skilled at team management, inventory control, and customer service enhancement. Proven ability to make positive impact on business performance through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager of Operations
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Yuba City, CA
02.2009 - 11.2024
- Developed and maintained store policies, procedures and operations manual.
- Analyzed sales figures to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluated employee performance on a regular basis to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Recruited, trained, coached and mentored staff members in customer service skills.
- Conducted weekly meetings with staff to discuss operational issues or changes.
- Implemented effective cost-control measures to maximize profitability.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Created weekly schedules for staff members according to business needs.
- Developed relationships with vendors to negotiate better selling items and proper inventory week to week.
- Monitored stock levels regularly to avoid out-of-stock situations.
- Assisted customers in finding the products they needed quickly and efficiently.
- Organized promotional events such as special sales or discounts.
- Reviewed financial statements including profit and loss reports.
- Ensured that store was clean and organized at all times.
- Identified areas of improvement in store operations processes.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Store Manager of Operations
Linens And Things
Chico
02.2001 - 10.2008
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
- Maintained efficiency of Gift Registry program for district
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Store Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
Bonham, TX
02.1998 - 07.2000
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
- Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Merchandise Coordinator
98c Clearance Centers
Sacramento, CA
06.1994 - 08.1998
- Developed and executed merchandising strategies to drive sales growth.
- Managed product assortment plans, pricing, promotions, and inventory levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of merchandise initiatives.
- Created visual displays for store floor to maximize visibility of products.
- Oversaw category management processes for multiple product lines.
- Generated timely reports on key performance indicators such as sales, gross margin, inventory turnover.
- Provided guidance on product design specifications when needed.
- Organized promotional events at retail stores to increase brand awareness.
- Coordinated merchandising projects across multiple departments.
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
- Introduced new incentive and recognition supplier programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaparral High School
Scottsdale, AZ06-1982
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Point of sale systems
- Employee Scheduling
- Merchandise planning
- Store Merchandising
- Employee Training
- Payroll Management
- Hourly shift management
Timeline
Store Manager of Operations
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
02.2009 - 11.2024
Store Manager of Operations
Linens And Things
02.2001 - 10.2008
Store Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
02.1998 - 07.2000
Merchandise Coordinator
98c Clearance Centers
06.1994 - 08.1998
High School Diploma -
Chaparral High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
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