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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Christian Barton

Center Moriches

Summary

Retail management professional prepared to drive store performance and enhance customer experiences. Expertise in operational efficiencies and staff development. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to dynamic retail challenges. Proficient in sales strategies and inventory control.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

Wainscott Supply Corp
03.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring efficient workflow and exceptional customer service.
  • Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and sales techniques to enhance performance.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Developed and maintained strong vendor relationships to ensure timely product deliveries.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.

Head Coach

Lindenhurst High School
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed training programs to enhance player skills and team performance.
  • Led strategic planning for seasonal competitions and tournament participation.
  • Mentored assistant coaches, fostering professional growth and effective team management.
  • Analyzed player performance data to identify areas for improvement and tailored coaching strategies.
  • Coordinated practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources and facilities.

Head Coach

Academy Volleyball Club
09.2010 - Current
  • Provided National team coaching at club while developing and mentoring elite athletes.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
  • Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
  • Monitored team members academic performance to ensure consistent progress and commitment to education.
  • Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and game strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players through effective direction, communication and mentoring.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Upheld safety standards at all practices, games and events.
  • Served as the Head Coach for the National Team for the past 5 years.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.

Store Manager

Southampton Masonry
03.1998 - 03.2024
  • Managed all aspects of store operations, organization, maintenance and purchasing functions.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to ensure quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Served as primary display builder when executing merchandising in the store each week.
  • Engaged and interacted with customers to create a positive shopping experience.
  • Lead quality-assurance projects and enhanced productivity to increase profits.
  • Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales.
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Managed, hired and developed top talent to strengthen workflow and productivity.
  • Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns.
  • Utilized social media and brand marketing to publish business inventory.

Assistant Coach

Eastport South Manor High School
08.2010 - 08.2020
  • Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
  • Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
  • Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff and school administrators and professors.
  • Provided Varsity team coaching at school while developing and mentoring elite athletes.
  • Maintained academic standing of players by providing support and guidance.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players through effective direction, communication and mentoring.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and game strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities, and inventory in proper order to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with parents of student athletes.
  • Planned strategies for each match based on knowledge of opposing team and individual player strengths.




Education

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Sports Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
2019

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Store operations
  • Store opening and closing
  • Friendly and positive
  • Inventory management
  • Retail inventory management
  • Operations management

Accomplishments

  • Directed ESM Volleyball program to 4 straight Suffolk County Championships. 2014-2018
  • Directed ESM Volleyball program to 3 straight Long Island Championships. 2014-2017
  • Directed ESM Volleyball program to it's first State Title in 2016
  • Directed 17 National club  team in 2017 to a 16th place finish in club division at Junior Nationals.
  • Directed 17 National Club Team in 2018 to a 37th place finish in the open division.
  • Currently my 17 National Team is in the Top 10 in the National Ranking.

Affiliations

  • Eastport South Manor Boy's Varsity Volleyball Coach 2010 to 2020
  • Academy Volleyball Club 17 national Coach 2010 to Current
  • Lindenhurst Boy's Varsity Volleyball Coach 2020 to Current

Certification

  • Professional Coaching License in New York State

Timeline

Store Manager

Wainscott Supply Corp
03.2024 - Current

Head Coach

Lindenhurst High School
08.2020 - Current

Head Coach

Academy Volleyball Club
09.2010 - Current

Assistant Coach

Eastport South Manor High School
08.2010 - 08.2020

Store Manager

Southampton Masonry
03.1998 - 03.2024

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Sports Management

Columbia Southern University