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Christine Nickle

Mount Vernon,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. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
11.2018 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Assistant Store Manager

Marcus Lemonis Retail Group
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Store Manager

Foxs Designer Off-Price
05.2012 - 12.2017
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.

Procurement Manager

Jamaica Social Investment Fund
10.1998 - 04.2012
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
  • Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.

Education

Diploma in Management - Business Management

University of Leicester
Leicester, UK
01.2010

Skills

  • POS Systems Knowledge
  • Staff Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Customer Relations
  • Promotional Effectiveness Review
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Goals and Performance
  • Manager Coaching and Training

Timeline

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
11.2018 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Marcus Lemonis Retail Group
01.2018 - 11.2021

Store Manager

Foxs Designer Off-Price
05.2012 - 12.2017

Procurement Manager

Jamaica Social Investment Fund
10.1998 - 04.2012

Diploma in Management - Business Management

University of Leicester
Christine Nickle