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Corey Confer

New Berlin,NY

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Walmart, adept in personnel development and operational budgeting. Spearheaded store remodels and strategic expansions, achieving top 5% net profit regionally and the highest profit volume. Excelled in store operations oversight and mentoring over 3000 associates, showcasing exceptional operational efficiency and team-building skills.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Walmart
Oneonta, NY
08.2018 - Current
  • Led successful store remodel, resulting in increased sales and profits annually.
  • Achieved top 5% net profit in the region, demonstrating exceptional financial management.
  • Promoted two store managers, enhancing leadership and operational efficiency.
  • Achieved wage delivery in alignment with planned targets.
  • Achieved shrink targets through effective inventory management and loss prevention strategies.
  • Supervised a team of over 300 associates, ensuring efficient store operations.

District Manager

Priceritesupermarkets
Syracuse , NY
03.2015 - 08.2018
  • Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Developed strategic plans for increasing sales, reducing costs, improving operations efficiency.
  • Opened two new stores, expanding district presence and market reach.
  • Managed and expanded operations to cover additional markets.

Store Manager

Priceritesupermarkets
Scranton, PA
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Achieved the first profitable year in the store's history.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.

Store Manager

Walmart
East Stroudsburg, PA
03.2010 - 03.2013
  • Supervised a team of over 250 associates, ensuring efficient store operations.
  • Achieved the store's three best shrink results in history.
  • Increased annual sales and profit through strategic management.

District Manager

Walmart
Wilkes-Barre, PA
08.2008 - 03.2010
  • Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
  • Achieved highest profit volume in the region.
  • Directed operations for 10 stores, managing over 3000 associates.

Store Manager

Walmart
Easton, PA
05.2005 - 08.2008
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Met shrink targets effectively.

Store Manager

Walmart
Honesdale, PA
04.2000 - 05.2005
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Achieved shrink reduction goals, ensuring inventory accuracy and loss prevention.
  • Achieved recognition as the regional store of the year in 2000 and 2004.
  • Achieved the highest profit percentage in the market.

Store Manager

Walmart
Avon, MA
04.1998 - 04.2000
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Store Manager

Walmart
Calais, ME
04.1996 - 04.1998
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Achieved shrink reduction targets, maintaining levels below planned thresholds.
  • Boosted sales and profitability through effective management strategies.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
Cranston, RI
04.1995 - 04.1996
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
Montoursville, PA
03.1993 - 04.1995
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

Hourly Associate

Walmart
State College, PA
08.1991 - 03.1993
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Skills

  • Personnel development
  • Promotional planning
  • Store operations oversight
  • Hourly shift management
  • Operational budgeting
  • Operations

Timeline

Store Manager

Walmart
08.2018 - Current

District Manager

Priceritesupermarkets
03.2015 - 08.2018

Store Manager

Priceritesupermarkets
08.2013 - 03.2015

Store Manager

Walmart
03.2010 - 03.2013

District Manager

Walmart
08.2008 - 03.2010

Store Manager

Walmart
05.2005 - 08.2008

Store Manager

Walmart
04.2000 - 05.2005

Store Manager

Walmart
04.1998 - 04.2000

Store Manager

Walmart
04.1996 - 04.1998

Assistant Manager

Walmart
04.1995 - 04.1996

Assistant Manager

Walmart
03.1993 - 04.1995

Hourly Associate

Walmart
08.1991 - 03.1993

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Pennsylvania State University
Corey Confer