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StoreManager

Charles L. Streat III

Richmond,VA

Summary

Professional with robust background in retail management, equipped to drive operational success and team performance. Skilled in inventory control, sales analysis, and staff training, ensuring consistent achievement of organizational goals. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs. Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities, valued for reliability and results-oriented approach.

History of Leading teams in diverse geographical areas in Eastern and the Greater Richmond Regions in Virginia.. Leader of Salaried Managers responsible for multi-million dollar Operations in their areas of assignments. Executed Business plans and strategies through strategic staffing, high standards, and optimum productivity, growing and serving our customer base.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement Stores
05.2019 - 02.2025
  • Facilitates Operations of a 117,000 sqft. store, generating $60+ million in annual sales, including leading a $9M increase in sales during peak epidemics time, and maintained sales levels afterwards in an urban/ rural mix Tri-cities area outside of Metro Richmond, VA.
  • Conducts daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Manages staff of 180+ sales associates, 12+ hourly team leaders, and 7-8 salaried assistant managers during peak sales seasons.
  • Manages inventory control, profit/ loss, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addresses customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Leads store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Protects facility assets through weekly and quarterly company generated Shrink Operation guides.
  • Generates repeat business through exceptional customer service, through both our DIY and Top Pro customers.
  • Successfully assisted in coordinating multiple store Remodel projects in 2021 and 2023 while maintaining Store Operations and Sales Plan.
  • Champions company's transition into digital and social media age, which has increased total store revenue and profit.

Store Co Manager

Walmart
08.2009 - 01.2019
  • Operated all aspects of the Facility in absence of Store Manager.
  • Facilitated Operations in 152,000 to 208,000 sq.ft. stores generating $60 to $110 million in sales in the Co-Manager level.
  • Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
  • Managed staff of 250+ sales associates, 30+ team leaders and 8-10assistant managers.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Completed profit and loss performance reports.
  • Protected facility assets through weekly and quarterly company generated Shrink Operation guides.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Successfully assisted in coordinating multiple store Remodel projects in Walmart stores in 2007 and 2011 while maintaining Store Operations.
  • Championed stores' embrace into digital and social media age.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
07.2001 - 08.2009
  • Conducted store inventories once per year in merchandising areas, once per month in Fresh Food areas.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Led daily store meetings for all employees.
  • Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
  • Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels.
  • Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
  • Managed staff of 55-70 sales associates, 5- 10 team leaders within an assigned area.
  • Successfully assisted in relocation of store 1525 Mechanicsville, VA from 138,000 sq. ft. Division 1 General Merchandise Store to its current 208,000 sq. ft. Supercenter in 2001.
  • Successfully assisted in store planning remodel of Store 1523 Glen Allen, VA, responsible for Warehouse and Fixture Fulfillment Operations in 2003.

Owner and Operator

CLS Casualwear, LLC
06.2011 - 12.2019
  • Owned and operated small business retail company centered around fashionable clothing and accessories
  • Set and exceeded sales and profit goals
  • Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
  • Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Completed profit and loss performance reports.
  • Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • www.clscasualwear.com

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Highland Springs High School
Highland Springs, VA
1991

Skills

  • Brand promotion
  • Profit maximization
  • Excellent Customer relations
  • Technology proficiency
  • Detail-oriented
  • Profit and Loss accountability
  • Inventory Management
  • Operations oversight
  • Process improvements
  • Budget planning
  • Personnel development
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff training and development
  • Shrink Operations management
  • Financial budgeting
  • Team building and Leadership

Timeline

Store Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement Stores
05.2019 - 02.2025

Owner and Operator

CLS Casualwear, LLC
06.2011 - 12.2019

Store Co Manager

Walmart
08.2009 - 01.2019

Assistant Manager

Walmart
07.2001 - 08.2009

High School Diploma - undefined

Highland Springs High School

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