Blake Winfield
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
- Responsible for oversight of operational excellence and store compliance
- Leverage data to adjust store inventory levels to meet sales trends and improve store in-stock
- Facilitate in execution of merchandise placement, markdowns, drop shipment verification
- Coach and develop staff on customer first culture while upholding pOpshelf merchandise standards
- Drive results through delegation, associate inclusion, leveraging ideas and techniques
Assistant Store Manager
Staples
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Drive key metrics up to and including customer surveys, extended warranties, and customer conversion
- Inside sales calls using Salesforce to build relationships with high value customers
- Hold staff accountable using on the spot coaching and in the moment recognition
- Realign payroll hours the meet changing customer traffic patterns
- Applicant tracking, recruiting, Hirevue, ATS, Sterling Background, process I-9
- Harbor Freight Tools
Assistant Store Manager Logistics
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Complete and verify deposits, change orders, and cash pick ups
- Follow up on the execution, education and understanding of all standard operating procedures
- Manage and participate in the timely and accurate completion of workload
- Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures payroll and controllable expenses
- Expert on merchandise management execution; reinforce expectations
- Belk
Operations Manager
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Ensure merchandise is consistent with visual and merchandising standards
- Maintain store budget in accordance with company guidelines
- Supervise team performing freight unloading, floor sets, markdowns, and signing
- Oversee the processing of transfers, return to vendor, damages, maintenance and housekeeping
Assistant Store Manager
Sears
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Perform associate coaching, create action plans on opportunities; review store P&L quarterly
- Observe and roleplay to maintain associate awareness
- Develop and lead a team that values new ideas and embraces the culture of the company
- Communicate with district manager on department initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Culture Development
- Performance Review
- Vendor Management
- Program Optimization
- Maximizing Profitability
- Process Improvement
- Operations Oversight
- P&L Administration
- Goals and Performance
Certification
- Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization - Rutgers the State University of New Jersey- December 2023
- Foundations of Cybersecurity, Google - 2023
- Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals, INSEAD - 2023
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Staples
08.2019 - 09.2022
Assistant Store Manager Logistics
02.2018 - 08.2019
Operations Manager
03.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Sears
03.2014 - 03.2016
Store Manager
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Auburn University
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