CHALAR HARGROW BENSON
Memphis,TN
Summary
High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
TitleMax Title Loans
04.2022 - Current
- Optimized product offerings through comprehensive trend evaluation.
Store Manager
Simply 10
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Training Store Manager
Dollar General Store
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Provided informal coaching and support, assisting and supporting store associates in sales and customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Memphis, TN05.2001
Skills
- Manage Budgets
- Team Leadership
- Order Supplies
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Accurate Cash Handling
- Staff Management
Timeline
General Manager
TitleMax Title Loans
04.2022 - Current
Store Manager
Simply 10
04.2019 - 04.2022
Training Store Manager
Dollar General Store
01.2016 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School