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Stephenson Carmelita

Rockport,ME

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Manager skilled at building atmosphere of collaboration and performance excellence to provide every customer with exceptional experiences and promote brand loyalty. Effectively oversee and align processes with dynamic conditions while increasing efficiency and maximizing profits. Motivational leader skilled at building relationships with customers, employees and senior management. Seasoned professional possessing extensive retail and management experience. Efficient and industrious individual dedicated to driving optimal customer satisfaction. Recognized for reversing downward spirals by overhauling systems, processes and training programs. Results-oriented Assistant Store Manager offering 20 years of increasing revenue and profitability and managing loss and shrinkage. Well-versed in inventory control, buying and merchandising for perishable and non-perishable goods. Energetic and productive with ability to thrive in customer-focused, fast-paced environment. Proficient, detailed Assistant with proven experience in front office operations. Strongly knowledgeable of multi-line phone systems, guest receiving protocols, and office software applications. Adept at ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and presenting polished, friendly public atmosphere. Accomplished Assistant Store Manager with more than 20 years working in retail sector. Determined and passionate with excellent capabilities in building strong and successful teams and creating positive working environment. Focused Assistant Store Manager known for creating stunning merchandise displays and improving revenue for location. Offering exemplary writing and oral communication skills. Results-focused Supervisor offering 20 years of experience leading talented sales personnel. Successful at engaging with staff by discussing sales performance, maintaining accountability and acknowledging excellent performance. Driven to maintain service standards by supporting staff in handling service issues and customer communications. Agile and adaptable team leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled in training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction. Veteran retail management professional with demonstrated success in building and motivating teams to achieve and surpass objectives in sales, service and performance. Skilled at loss prevention, and team leadership. Always working to enhance revenue and boost customer satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Maritime Energy
Rockland, ME
04.2014 - Current
  • Assisted team members with delivering friendly, knowledgeable service by applying proactive monitoring and corrective action strategies.
  • Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Provided current employees options for additional training opportunities.
  • Performed mandatory audits to enforce compliance in merchandising, inventory and customer service.
  • Maintained exceptionally clean, customer-friendly and well-run store department.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals which would add value to team while bringing wealth of experience.
  • Attained expert level of product knowledge, becoming go-to person for major sales and vendor negotiations.
  • Managed scheduling for store shifts to accomplish proper staffing at all times.
  • Advanced to keyholder and assistant manager-in-charge in manager's absence.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue with [Software].
  • Supervised payroll corrections for accuracy and duplications.
  • Acted as point of contact for vendor collaboration for contracted services.
  • Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained high levels of organization in store by directing customers and replenishing merchandise.
  • Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
  • Assisted Manager in interview process of prospective employees and provided feedback.
  • Trained and managed associates in customer service and sales techniques.
  • Trained new-hires on store procedures to better service customers.
  • Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock and receiving deliveries.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Served as floating manager-on-duty, MOD, to cover shift shortage.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oceanside High School
Rockland, ME
06.1991

Skills

  • Goals and Performance
  • Staff Supervision
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Scheduling
  • Sales
  • Inventory Control
  • Store Management
  • Staff Management
  • Sales Training
  • Cash Handling
  • Store Merchandising
  • Cleaning
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Store Operations
  • Product Knowledge
  • Visual Merchandising

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Maritime Energy
04.2014 - Current

High School Diploma -

Oceanside High School
Stephenson Carmelita