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Carson Kester-Finke

Bellevue,WA

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Store Manager skilled at building an 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 district leadership.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Sherwin Williams
02.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.

Full Time Sales Associate

Sherwin Williams
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Part Time Sales Associate

Sherwin Williams
05.2018 - 05.2022
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Skills

  • Sales analysis
  • Employee training
  • Inventory management
  • Team building
  • Store operations
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Spectrum of Excellence President's Award for 2024 growth in sales and profitability.
  • Grew new account sales by 203% over 2023.
  • 6 time winner of MWD Top 100 for new account growth.
  • Back to Back winner of business to business sales call competition.
  • Trained and developed four Management Trainees into current Assistant Store Managers.
  • Achieved an Exceeds Expectations on 2024 annual appraisal.
  • Zero recordable incidents in 2023/2024.

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Sherwin Williams
02.2023 - Current

Full Time Sales Associate

Sherwin Williams
05.2022 - 02.2023

Part Time Sales Associate

Sherwin Williams
05.2018 - 05.2022
Carson Kester-Finke