Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Carrie POSPICHAL

Muscoda,Wi

Summary

Dedicated Store Manager with more than 15 years in retail management that is highly focused. Well-versed in directing personnel ,profit plan, inventory management, salary budget, salon, controllable profits, and using sales strategies to boost store sales. As Store manager who consistently meets and exceeds sales targets. Reliable team player and strong communication.

Also versed in bringing great culture to the team offering great recognition when it's due.

Empowering the team to make decisions when needed.

Having Fun.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Ace Hardware
04.2019 - Current

. Control the sales floor and ensure excellent customer service.

. Inventory control measures including mango, rso, inventory adjustments

. Inspire and excite my team, motivating to increase sales, excellent customer service, higher ground goals.

. Higher Ground 2020 Associate Survey 92%

. Higher Ground 2020 Customer Survey 85.3%

. Responsible for scheduling, writing and giving performance evaluations.

  • Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events.
  • Managed 4 Supervisor's successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Scheduling and Payroll Budget
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.

Assistant Store Manager

Ace Hardware
09.2017 - Current
  • Assisted with the creation of the marketing strategy and advertising initiatives that were used to promote the facility to the public.
  • Developed metrics and measured success in order to further penetrate the marketplace.
  • Developed methods to establish and clarify customer objectives.
  • Led merchandise selection, pricing, planning and marketing.
  • Created visual marketing and styled window displays.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Supervised and directed all merchandise and shipment processing.
  • Managed staff of 4 team leaders and 30 selling associates.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store’s efficiency.

General Manager

JcPenney
04.2010 - 08.2017
  • Managed staff of 24 sales associates 3 leaders Manage 4 salon associates, salon manager Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales.
  • Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
  • Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
  • Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
  • Reported to the district manager regarding all store and staff issues.
  • Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store's positive culture.
  • Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner.
  • Recognized and rewarded outstanding work performance to cultivate a positive and collaborative customer service culture.

Merchandising / Selling Associate

Ace Hardware
04.2003 - 05.2010
  •  Tracked and recapped key item performance.
  • Planned and coordinated the availability of products for advertising and promotion purposes.
  • Rotated manufacturer products as needed.
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise using a ladder and pallet jack.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.
  • Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
  • Trained and served as a peer coach for new sales associates.
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Retail Manager

McFarlanes
780 Carolina St Sauk City, Wi 53583
03.2021 - Current
  • Designed and executed comprehensive staff training programs to elevate customer service skills.
  • Optimized inventory management processes to enhance accuracy and ensure stock availability.
  • Facilitated team meetings to synchronize sales objectives and operational priorities.
  • Evaluated sales data to uncover trends that drive strategic product placement and promotional decisions.
  • Elevated Action: Spearheaded enhancement of visual merchandising standards to create engaging shopping environments.
  • Directed daily store operations while ensuring adherence to company policies and safety regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Barstow High School
Barstow, CA

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • POS systems Empowers high-performing sales teams
  • Personnel development Staff training and development
  • Customer relations Opening and closing procedures
  • Merchandising Metric Driven
  • Time Management
  • Warrior Spirit
  • Operations management
  • Goals and Performance
  • Strategic planning
  • Inventory control
  • Staff training and development
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Strong Communicator

Accomplishments

JcPenney- Made Store of the week 3 times in 2016 .

Did a 7.5 increase in 2016 for my jewelry events

7 out of 10 held.

Held over a 50% in careplans for jewelry events

Made all my monthly icap goals had an extra 220 icaps

for 2016.

Made the "VIP" Club 3 quarters in maintaining a score of 90%

or Higher in customer survey's in 2016

2018- Platinum Award For Pinnacle Ace Hardware 0136

2019- Pinnacle Award For Ace Hardware 0136

2019- Joined Sauk Prairie Lions

  • 2019 - Joined Sauk Prairie Chamber
  • 2020 Associate Engagement Survey 92%
  • 2020- Pinnacle Award Ace Hardware 0136

Additional Information

Business Reference's:

Tom Knox

President at Knox Management

tjk0954@yahoo.com
Bob Lochner

Owner Ace Hardware
blochner@acesauk.com
Cell-1-608-963-3743

Krystal Tester

Jcp Store Manager for Eden Prairie , Mn

1-218-390-5412
Vince Meir
Inventory Manager Ace Sauk
Cell- 1-608-393-3825
Personal Reference's

Peggy Donahue

Cell-1-715-459-5011

Lynn Sparks

Cell- 1-715-617-5966





Colleen St Amour
Cell-1-906-231-9778

Timeline

Retail Manager

McFarlanes
03.2021 - Current

Store Manager

Ace Hardware
04.2019 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Ace Hardware
09.2017 - Current

General Manager

JcPenney
04.2010 - 08.2017

Merchandising / Selling Associate

Ace Hardware
04.2003 - 05.2010

High School Diploma -

Barstow High School