Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Marshalls
09.2022 - Current
Manages the 8.6 million dollar store.
Manages and directs the work of two Assistant Managers while maintaining overall store accountability.
Accountable for all financial operations within the store(payroll, markdown compliance, cash control, petty cash, KPI's, etc.). Ensures accuracy, mitigates risk and makes continual recommendations for operational improvements.
Ensures adherence to store payroll budgets. Analyzes actual store payroll and controllable expenses against budget and makes appropriate adjustments.
Reviews and analyzes operational reports and audit results with ASMs.
Delivers a positive customer experience.
Drives a Loyalty Program to expand our customer base.
Monitors compliance with labor, employment and safety regulations and practices and continually seeks out and acts on areas in need of improvement.
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Operations Manager
Marshalls
10.2019 - 09.2022
Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
Merchandise Manager
Marshalls
08.2017 - 10.2019
Managed 50-85 associates in store.
Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
Analyzed industry trends to develop relevant offerings.
Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
Reviewed customer feedback to identify trends and improve product selection.
Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
Merchandise Associate
Marshalls
02.2015 - 08.2017
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Created attractive displays to promote items.
Used pallet jacks to move and position merchandise.
Built end caps and aisle displays to highlight products and support latest promotions.
Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
Greeted, serviced, and thanked all customers.
Analyzed customer feedback and shopper trends to inform display designs.
Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.
Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
Summer Seasonal File Assistant
Members 1st FCU
06.2010 - 08.2012
Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
Tracked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies.
Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers, resulting in faster retrievals.
Maintained physical and computer-based filing systems.
Managed sensitive or confidential files with attention to data security and storage policies.
Monitored and updated filing systems to meet organization standards.
Assisted with data entry and administrative support tasks to help meet team goals.
Maintained log books and spreadsheets documenting file data and storage receipts.
Cashier
PetSmart Charities
06.2009 - 06.2012
Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Helped with petcare when I transferred to the floor.