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Christina Farmer

Summary

Dynamic Store Manager with proven success at Gabes, excelling in inventory control and customer service. Achieved significant sales growth through strategic visual merchandising and effective staff coaching. Known for fostering a positive work environment and enhancing operational efficiency, while maintaining a focus on budget management and employee development.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Gabes, Gabriel Brothers
10.2011 - Current
  • 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.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Reduced shrinkage levels by closely monitoring security measures, conducting staff training, and implementing loss prevention initiatives.
  • Continuously assessed store layout to optimize product placement for enhanced visibility and impulse purchases from customers.
  • Streamlined store operations through the implementation of efficient scheduling systems, task delegation, and performance monitoring.
  • Increased average transaction value by upselling products, promoting add-ons, and cross-selling complementary items.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports detailing key KPIs such as sales figures customer demographics inventory turnover rate sharing data higher-ups actionable insights improvements needed areas.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Backroom Team Lead

Target
05.1999 - 10.2011
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing training opportunities.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and ensure seamless communication between departments.
  • Championed process improvements that resulted in increased efficiency within the backroom operations.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure workplace and minimize accidents or injuries on the job.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.

Education

No Degree - Computer Programming

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Highly motivated
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Inventory control
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Visual merchandising
  • Scheduling
  • Detail-oriented
  • Staff management
  • Cash management
  • Strategic thinker
  • Budgeting and cost control

Timeline

Store Manager

Gabes, Gabriel Brothers
10.2011 - Current

Backroom Team Lead

Target
05.1999 - 10.2011

No Degree - Computer Programming

Forsyth Technical Community College

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