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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
Frisco, TX
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
Frisco, TX
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
Frisco, TX
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