Charles Haymon
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Experience in administering and enhancing operations for multiple stores across the country. Talented marketer, team builder, and strategic leader with excellent relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Solid history of success in management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Opening Coordinator
Ollies Bargain Outlet
03.2026 - Current
- Managed operations across multiple retail locations to ensure brand standards.
- Led training programs for new managers to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to maximize store performance.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through store level employees.
- Identified and developed top talent to promote performance-oriented culture.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Managed all personnel matters within the store including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Assistant Store Manager
Ollies Bargain Outlet
Merrillville, IN
12.2024 - 03.2026
- Provided training to new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Organized weekly meetings with department heads to review progress on key objectives.
- Implemented strategic marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth across multiple channels.
- Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Developed strategies for increasing store profitability by analyzing financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion or improvement.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
- Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory, and daily activity management.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Planned budgets based on forecasted sales figures and monitored expenses throughout the year.
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through store level employees.
- Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for sales and customer service.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
- Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
MST Live Nursery Lead/Supervisor
Lowes Home Improvement
Merrillville, IN
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented operational plans to ensure efficient workflow of daily tasks.
- Monitored staff performance, providing feedback and coaching employees on their job duties.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss goals, objectives, and strategies for success.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Served as a liaison between management and frontline workers during times of conflict resolution.
Merchandise Associate
Lowes Home Improvement
Merrillville, IN
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Organized and located inventory, updating store spreadsheets to reflect statistical data.
- Generated, reviewed and distributed sales reports each week for management.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Ran weekly and monthly strategy reports to analyze business trends and provide recommendations.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding returns or exchanges of damaged goods.
- Executed markdowns according to established procedures while maintaining appropriate margins.
- Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
- Constructed aisle displays and arranged end caps to promote specific products.
- Developed creative display ideas that highlighted featured products in a visually appealing manner.
Unloader
FedEx
South Bend, IN
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Unloaded containers from overseas shipments using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling heavy materials.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Operated scanning devices to track merchandise throughout the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Merrillville High School
Merrillville, INSome College (No Degree) - Mortuary Science
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Goal setting
- Policies and procedures
Timeline
Store Opening Coordinator
Ollies Bargain Outlet
03.2026 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Ollies Bargain Outlet
12.2024 - 03.2026
MST Live Nursery Lead/Supervisor
Lowes Home Improvement
02.2023 - 12.2024
Merchandise Associate
Lowes Home Improvement
03.2022 - 02.2023
Unloader
FedEx
01.2022 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Merrillville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Mortuary Science
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana