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Christian Gessley

Summary

Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.


Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Owner

BreakTImeCards
08.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Team Member

Target
10.2020 - Current
  • Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Monitored and verified merchandise for proper prices and labels.

Assistant Manager

Regal Cinemas
09.2016 - 07.2021
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Education

No Degree - Business

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

High School Diploma -

Mast Community Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
06-2019

Skills

  • Sales management
  • Product marketing
  • Store maintenance
  • Social media marketing
  • Promotional planning
  • Operations management
  • Merchandise planning
  • Business marketing
  • Budget planning
  • Financial planning
  • Social media control

Timeline

Store Owner

BreakTImeCards
08.2024 - Current

Team Member

Target
10.2020 - Current

Assistant Manager

Regal Cinemas
09.2016 - 07.2021

No Degree - Business

Community College of Philadelphia

High School Diploma -

Mast Community Charter School

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