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Overview
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Education
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Caroline Houck

Caroline Houck

Berlin,NJ

Summary


Professional manager with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, adapt to changing needs, and drive operational success. Skilled in strategic planning, performance management, and relationship building. Reliable and consistently deliver on organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

WIS International Inventory Service
04.2023 - 02.2025
  • Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Oversaw successful store inventories and special projects, coordinating logistics, staffing, training

District Supervisor

Hobby Lobby
04.2019 - 04.2023

Following up on operations of several stores to aid District manager.

* Conduct monthly stock test

* Oversee store conditions and provide guidance

* Handle personal issues along with District manager and corporate Human Rehouses

Store Manager

Hobby Lobby
09.2015 - 04.2023
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using a wide variety of training tools.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.

Co Manager

Hobby Lobby
12.2014 - 09.2015
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management, and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Maintained merchandising and store floor plans to increase sales and store profit margin.

Co Manager

Walmart
08.2009 - 09.2014
  • Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output, and rewarding positive contributions.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge, and customer demands.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management, and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Education

Associate Of Applied Business - Retail Management

Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Staff training and development
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Leadership skills
  • Employee engagement
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Conflict resolution

Personal Information

Title: Retail Manager

Timeline

District Manager - WIS International Inventory Service
04.2023 - 02.2025
District Supervisor - Hobby Lobby
04.2019 - 04.2023
Store Manager - Hobby Lobby
09.2015 - 04.2023
Co Manager - Hobby Lobby
12.2014 - 09.2015
Co Manager - Walmart
08.2009 - 09.2014
Camden County College - Associate Of Applied Business, Retail Management
Caroline Houck