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Corey Ethridge

Georgetown,TX

Summary

Professional in retail management with solid background in operations and leadership. Known for optimizing store performance through effective team collaboration and strategic planning. Strong in inventory management, customer service, and staff training. Adaptable to changing environments, ensuring consistent achievement of business goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Hobby Lobby
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead efficient unloading and processing of weekly freight deliveries.
  • Motivated store personal to keep focus on task at hand.
  • Managed opening and closing duties, including handling of cash register money and recovery of store to company standards.
  • Responded to customer concerns, worked with senior management and associates to address the concerns.
  • Was responsible for basic department floor resets being completed quickly and accurately to ensure proper inventory in-stock.
  • Worked with and trained associates in areas in need of improvement.
  • Available to answer and help associates with their questions.
  • Managed customer relations as Customer Service Manager during peak business hours.
  • Provided insight to staff strengths and weaknesses with Store Manager.
  • Used previous experience in Frame Shop to aid in specialized assistance when training new framers or busy times in frame shop.
  • Effectively run registers as necessary during peak times.

Frame Shop Manager

Hobby Lobby
07.2013 - 01.2024
  • Directly interacted with 15-30 customers per day to provide a caring experience with their art work.
  • Listened to and worked with customers to creatively design a wall art piece that they would love.
  • Developed a strong trust with customers resulting in returning and enduring sales.
  • Managed framing order inventory to ensure prompt delivery of frame package.
  • Coached associate framers on how to interact with customers, provide exceptional customer service, and generate sales.
  • Trained new framers in specialized skills needed to carefully frame customer's art work.
  • Communicated with Store Manager about staffing and scheduling needs of frame shop.
  • Ensured deadlines were met by monitoring accuracy of orders.
  • Handled customer concerns, worked with them toward a resolution of issues.

Store Associate, Art & Hobbies Department Head

Hobby Lobby
03.2012 - 07.2013
  • Responsible for ordering and maintaining stock of departments.
  • Responsible for maintaining condition of departments.
  • Working with other department heads to quickly unload and process weekly freight deliveries.
  • Communicating with Store Manager about inventory issues that may arise.
  • Helping customers find products that work for their projects.
  • Assisting in other departments as needed.
  • Provided occasional coverage for stockman duties.

Stockman

Hobby Lobby
10.2011 - 03.2012
  • Cleaned store facilities.
  • Provided assistance to customers in carrying out heavy or large items.
  • Maintained order of store merchandise.
  • Managed stockroom supplies.
  • Stocked seasonal merchandise by store layout.
  • Provided support for department heads.

Education

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas At Austin

No Degree - Engineering

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service and engagement
  • Retail operations
  • Inventory control
  • Store organization
  • Time management
  • Team building and leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Display setup
  • Employee coaching

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Hobby Lobby
01.2024 - Current

Frame Shop Manager

Hobby Lobby
07.2013 - 01.2024

Store Associate, Art & Hobbies Department Head

Hobby Lobby
03.2012 - 07.2013

Stockman

Hobby Lobby
10.2011 - 03.2012

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas At Austin

No Degree - Engineering

Austin Community College

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