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Cheryl A Strycharz

East Meadow,NY

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.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Famous Footwear
05.2015 - Current
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.

Dept Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
05.2004 - 07.2013
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

Assistant Store Manager

Home Depot
10.1993 - 05.2005
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Improved store operations by establishing clear communication channels between team members and implementing efficient scheduling practices.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop marketing initiatives that drove traffic and increased brand awareness.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.

Office Manager

Pergament Home Centers
09.1988 - 09.1993
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Optimized workspace usage by reorganizing floor plans according to team needs and office layout constraints.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Meadow High School
East Meadow, NY
06.1985

Skills

  • Employee Motivation
  • Retail Sales Techniques
  • Staff training/development
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Store Manager

Famous Footwear
05.2015 - Current

Dept Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
05.2004 - 07.2013

Assistant Store Manager

Home Depot
10.1993 - 05.2005

Office Manager

Pergament Home Centers
09.1988 - 09.1993

High School Diploma -

East Meadow High School
Cheryl A Strycharz