Chris Easterling
Clanton,AL
Summary
Dedicated retail operations manager with extensive experience overseeing multiple locations. Skilled in analyzing sales trends to optimize inventory management and enhance productivity. Focused on mentoring staff and fostering a customer-centric environment that aligns with company objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail District Manager
Dollar General
Clanton, Alabama
12.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations across multiple retail locations to ensure consistent performance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and improve inventory management processes.
- Created action plans for underperforming stores by analyzing current operations and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Mentored staff on best practices for customer service and operational efficiency.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Facilitated communication between store staff and upper management, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Effectively managed inventory controls and re-orders within budget guidelines.
- Conducted regular training sessions for employees on sales techniques, product knowledge, customer service.
District Training Store Manager
Dollar General
Clanton, Alabama
08.2018 - 12.2025
- Trained store managers on effective sales techniques and customer service strategies.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Oversaw employee onboarding and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Kumi Manufacturing Alabama LLC
Clanton, AL
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction, achieving goals in quality, delivery, productivity, and financial performance.
- Led motivated manufacturing team, fostering customer focus and pride in workmanship across the factory.
- Drove productivity and financial performance, managing corporate and factory-level metric goal achievement.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with innovation to resolve.
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbiana Health And Rehab
Columbiana, AL
03.2008 - 05.2013
- Provided daily care for clients with respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy by conducting exercise routines, facilitating patient recovery and mobility.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and relevant symptoms, ensuring appropriate interventions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chiltion County High School
Skills
- Operations Management
- Inventory Management
- Daily operations coordination
- Operational efficiency
- Inventory Optimization
- Store Layout Optimization
- Sales Strategy Development
- Retail Marketing
- Employee training
- Team training
- Team building
- Customer service
- Compliance Management
Timeline
Retail District Manager
Dollar General
12.2025 - Current
District Training Store Manager
Dollar General
08.2018 - 12.2025
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Kumi Manufacturing Alabama LLC
04.2013 - 04.2017
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbiana Health And Rehab
03.2008 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Chiltion County High School