Christopher E. Caron
Oakland,ME
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Store Manager experienced in retail operations and team leadership. Achieved revenue and profit goals while effectively managing inventory shrinkage and loss percentages. Focused on enhancing customer experiences and driving sales through strategic decision-making and operational oversight.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Home Depot Inc
Augusta, ME
05.2011 - 08.2026
- Drive sales and profitability, while providing leadership to Department Supervisors and Associates. Daily Operation responsibilities include inspiring associates to embrace and achieve goals that enhance the customer experience. Merchandising, Specialty Sales, Operations, rotation cycles yearly. Analyzing market trends in order to set and monitor sales goals. Ensuring store inventory meets customer demand
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and team activities.
- Trained and supervised store and specialty staff to improve service quality and operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices.
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store's positive culture.
- Managed store shift scheduling to maintain optimal staffing levels and support operational needs.
- Coordinated inventory management and product replenishment processes.
- Executed annual inventory assessments to ensure product availability aligns with customer demand.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards to enhance product displays.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout the store premises.
Assistant Store Manager
Tractor Supply
Skowhegan, ME
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner.
- Drove sales and profits through effective customer engagement, customer loyalty, planning, prioritizing, and delegating of daily tasks.
- Aided Store Manager in various aspects of team and store operations in Team Member counseling, hiring/staffing decisions, scheduling, Team Member training and development, and maintaining a productive work environment.
- Resolve customer complaints/issues and ensure the customer has a positive experience.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures to maintain financial integrity procedures, Transport and make deposits to the bank.
- Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays.
Store Manager
Dollar Tree Inc
Waterville, ME
06.2005 - 03.2009
- Oversaw store operations, organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions to ensure seamless execution.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to ensure quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Reported to the district manager regarding all store and staff issues.
- Monitored scheduling, purchases, and expenses to adhere to budgetary constraints.
- Directed vendor selection and relationships to secure optimal pricing and timely deliveries.
- Ensured compliance with policies, standards and security measures.
- Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Administration And Management
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SCDiploma - General Studies
Lawrence High School
Fairfield, MESkills
- Sales management
- Inventory management
- Sales forecasting
- Retail strategy
- Product display
- Customer service
- Customer experience
- Relationship management
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Home Depot Inc
05.2011 - 08.2026
Assistant Store Manager
Tractor Supply
03.2009 - 04.2011
Store Manager
Dollar Tree Inc
06.2005 - 03.2009
Associates Degree - Business Administration And Management
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Diploma - General Studies
Lawrence High School