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Burke Stauss
District Manager
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-focused management professional prepared to excel in high-demand environments. Known for optimizing operations, enhancing customer experience, and implementing strategic initiatives. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving business needs. Proficient in operational management and strategic planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Escape Room San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Designed and built 9 themed experiences, enhancing guest engagement through thoughtful prop selection, puzzle creation, and efficient setup/reset procedures.
- Conduct meticulous quality control inspections and resets of complex items and systems, maintaining 100% accuracy and presentation standards.
- Managed high-volume client interactions, providing clear instructional briefings and prompt responses to inquiries, ensuring consistently positive experiences.
- Researched and sourced materials while maintaining accurate inventory and asset records, supporting operational efficiency.
Additional Retail Leadership Roles
GameStop (Assistant Store Manager), Cost Plus World Market (Stock Lead), Books-A-Million (Co-Manager), Target Corp. (Brand Ambassador/Team Trainer)
San Antonio, TX
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Consistently managed high-volume secondhand and retail inventory with strong focus on accuracy, organization, and presentation.
- Trained teams on product knowledge and customer service to enhance customer interactions and ensure adherence to operational standards.
- Analyzed sales data and market performance to inform merchandising strategies and improve inventory management.
Shift Leader
Half-Price Books, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX
07.2012 - 07.2018
- Elevated comic book department ranking from low 200s to #3 company-wide through strategic product selection, market research, and trend analysis.
- Showcased store offerings at multiple comic conventions by selecting, pricing, cataloguing, and merchandising secondhand and collectible merchandise for high-volume sales events.
- Developed detailed descriptions and organized inventory for customer-facing sales, enhancing visibility and driving revenue.
- Managed bookkeeping, inventory, and customer consultations on collectible items to support sales operations.
Lead Cashier / Framer
Aaron Brothers Art & Framing, Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA
02.2005 - 03.2008
- Evaluated and prepared fine art, sports memorabilia, and custom framing projects, ensuring high standards of detail and accurate condition assessment for client satisfaction.
- Provided consultative customer service, guiding clients through options to enhance decision-making on valuable items.
- Managed inventory and received shipments while maintaining accurate merchandising in alignment with planograms to support operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clovis West High Scool
FresnoSkills
- Sales Strategy
- Inventory Management & Condition Assessment
- Customer Service & Client Consultation
- Leadership & Team Building
- Inventory Management & Condition Assessment
- Catalog research
- Technology Proficiency & System Management
- Problem Solving & Decision-Making
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Technology Proficiency & System Management
- Self-Motivated Autodidact
Interests
Timeline
District Manager
Escape Room San Antonio
04.2021 - Current
Shift Leader
Half-Price Books, San Antonio, TX
07.2012 - 07.2018
Additional Retail Leadership Roles
GameStop (Assistant Store Manager), Cost Plus World Market (Stock Lead), Books-A-Million (Co-Manager), Target Corp. (Brand Ambassador/Team Trainer)
01.2009 - 01.2020
Lead Cashier / Framer
Aaron Brothers Art & Framing, Fresno, CA
02.2005 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Clovis West High Scool