Big box-experienced store manager whose career with Fortune 500 retailers has been distinguished by accelerated advancement, awards and goal-surpassing performance-to-plan.
Successful in both startup and turnaround management roles. Propelled multiple stores to #1 in sales and customer satisfaction district-wide.
Comprehensive background leading all aspects of retail operations (e.g., P&L, merchandising, sales, customer service, inventory, personnel).
Successful at managing millions of dollars of inventory and keeping an neat clean and organized back room.
Food Safety Certified via Servsafe
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Store Manager
Giant Food Stores
Royersford, PA
09.2019 - Current
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Maintained strong knowledge in handling of perishable products in dairy, meat and produce departments.
Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Managed 275 Team Members
Co Manager
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
06.2018 - 09.2019
Walmart Allentown Pa
Store total Volume: $105 Million
Directly Responsible for $57 million in sales
Store Comped 4% in my first year while rest of the market was flat in sales
Was recognized as having the top fresh departments in the region (78 stores) in both sales and process execution.
Successfully planned and launched our new Online Grocery Delivery program.
Mentored several hourly associates who became Assistant Managers.
Selected as a High Potential Manager and attendsed quarterly meetings with Region General Manager.
Merchandising
Seasonal display installation
Inventory management
Complaint resolution
Managing 350+ associates
Total Store Operations and Process Execution
P&L execution
Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
Assistant Store Manager
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
08.2016 - 05.2018
Walmart Reading Pa and Easton Pa
Total store Sales $78 Million and $106 Million
Graduated Training and was sent to the bottom preforming store in the Market
Successfully turned my area around within 2 months and was given another Assistant Managers area as well.
Went to Easton to help turn that store around and within 4 months got promoted for my role in that turnaround.
Customer Service
Inventory management
Managing 50+ associates
Process execution for my area of the store
Merchandising
P&L Execution as we conducted inventory on cost departments once a month.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Franchise Owner
Papa Johns
08.2012 - 08.2016
Got nominated to several local charity boards as a result of our community outreaches.
P&L Execution
Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
Oversaw training of more than 15 team members.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.