Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Cover Letter
Description of Most Recent Job
Personal Information
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Christopher Ruoppoli

Patchogue,NY

Summary

Experienced store manager with over 20 years of experience leading a team, increasing profits, and bringing stores back from the brink of closing. Adaptable and motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in high stress situations. Looking to use my background and experience in management to advance my career with a reputable company that values hard work, talent, and results. Service-focused, dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Staples
06.2015 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Old Navy
07.2008 - 06.2015

Department Manager

Sears
07.2007 - 07.2008

Education

Associates - Liberal Arts

Suffolk County Community College
12.2008

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Consistency
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Exceptional Communication
  • Personable
  • Empathetic
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Basic working knowledge of windows and mac operating systems
  • Operations Oversight
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Profit and Loss Management

Cover Letter

Please review the enclosed resume, which highlights the skills and accomplishments that will enable me to contribute to your team. During my time at my current position, I have demonstrated leadership and efficiency in my work, and would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss employment opportunities. Throughout my current employment, I frequently have the opportunity to use my skills and knowledge and I’m proud that we are able to increase efficiency and revenue. I enjoy the challenges involved in my work and applying my abilities to real-world situations. I am a fast learner and able to understand and process anything thrown at me. I’m also a hard and resourceful worker and find that I’m able to get more done than those around me. Thank you for taking the time to review my qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience, as I would appreciate the opportunity to interview and answer any questions that you may have. 

Description of Most Recent Job

Successfully running a $4.8 million dollar store since 2021, with over $600,000 in operating profit. During the last 5 years I’ve been a “Captain” (for up to 30 stores) for my district for both Sales and Print and Marketing. I report metrics and create contests for the entire district every week/month to keep morale high and increase motivation. Weekly conference calls and daily emails. Making staff schedules 3 weeks out and Manager schedules 8 weeks out. Manage business trends and adjust accordingly, daily. Opening and closing the building. Managing payroll for 25 plus associates. Hiring and training associates and managers. Complete all compliance and safety audits. Manage sales and teach others to sell efficiently and confidently.

Personal Information

I am a positive, optimistic and driven family man. I have a wife that I love more than life itslef and three beautiful children. The most important thing in the world to me is being able to provide for my family, and I would love the opportunity to do that by working with ALDI. Personal relationships are very important to me so it's also important that my staff and I have a good working relationship and that they feel both valued and appreciated. Not only is that good for morale, but it is also good for the store as a whole.

References

Available upon Request

Timeline

General Manager

Staples
06.2015 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Old Navy
07.2008 - 06.2015

Department Manager

Sears
07.2007 - 07.2008

Associates - Liberal Arts

Suffolk County Community College
Christopher Ruoppoli