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Overview
Work History
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StoreManager

Rebecca Kiyabu

Savannah,TX

Summary

Accomplished Store Manager with a proven track record of elevating sales from $1.2 Million to $2 Million at Spencer's Gifts, showcasing exceptional leadership and retail inventory management skills. Known for outstanding customer service and strategic thinking, I excel in staff retention and operational efficiency, making significant contributions to profitability and guest satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Spencer's Gifts
11.2021 - Current

• Establishing and maintaining Guest Services.

• Held accountable for the operation of the store.

• Maximizing sales and profitability through controlling expenses, shrinkage, human resources management as well as all aspects of merchandising and inventory control in adherence with all Company policies and procedures.

• Accomplishments: Increased volume from $1.2 Million to $2 Million; Presidents Club number 27 out of 700+; and longest staff retention for this location.

Store Manager

Spirit Halloween Super Store
09.2014 - 11.2021

• Oversaw and held accountable for the total operation of the store.

• Maximized sales and profitability by establishing and maintaining Guest Services and, controlling expenses.

• Held accountable for shrink, merchandising, inventory control, staffing, setup, pack-up and teardown of a seasonal store.

• Accomplishments: successfully ran a costume only location which became the companies proto type for the following seasons in 2021; and collected the most donations for Children’s Hospital in the DFW area two years in a row.

Location Manager

Cherry Hill Photo
10.2015 - 04.2021
  • Promote a positive, collaborative environment and maintain our core values and policies
  • Manage schedules, assign duties, and optimize labor to ensure all locations are staffed for success
  • Determine staffing requirements and oversee hiring, onboarding, and training of all team members
  • Ensure daily operations are maintained as scheduled
  • Respond to all business calls or emails within a timely manner
  • Create and reinforce a sales culture within the location to ensure team is knowledgeable, following proper cash handling procedures, and is maximizing sales potential to reach daily and monthly targets
  • Verify DAILY bank deposits to DM, confirming bank deposit/credit card slips are w/financial paperwork
  • Coach and develop team members to drive revenue, reduce cost and provide world class guest service
  • Establish and maintain positive and successful vendor relations with staff at all locations
  • Partner with host venue to support a seamless, efficient operation with a focus on guest service and profitability
  • Address and resolve customer concerns or service failures appropriately to ensure optimal guest experiences and recovery
  • Ensure accurate/timely preseason setup, breakdown and securing of all equipment at your location

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Store operations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Friendly and Positive
  • Store Merchandising
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Staff Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Accurate Cash Handling
  • Strategic thinker
  • Retail Sales Techniques
  • Payroll Management
  • Leading Staff Meetings

Timeline

Store Manager

Spencer's Gifts
11.2021 - Current

Location Manager

Cherry Hill Photo
10.2015 - 04.2021

Store Manager

Spirit Halloween Super Store
09.2014 - 11.2021
Rebecca Kiyabu