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Cote Hower

Ankeny,IA

Summary

Results-driven Retail Manager with 15 years of experience. Proven track record of promoting the most trainees in Tradehome's 100-year history. Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience climbing the corporate ladder.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager and District Manager

Tradehome Shoes Inc.
03.2018 - 11.2023
  • Hired, trained and promoted 7 trainees to store managers
  • District Manger to 17 stores in region.
  • Conducted By-Weekly inventory for all stores in Territory.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Developed successful employee retention plan, reducing staff turnover rates significantly.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of store, maintaining clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.

Store Manager and District Manager

Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc
04.2013 - 03.2018
  • Successfully managed $1 million dollar store
  • Oversaw multiple locations and improved overall performance.
  • Hired, trained and promoted 5 trainees to store managers
  • Achieved 5 figure sales bonuses each year
  • Received companies highest sales award for 2015-2016.

Store Manager

Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc
05.2012 - 04.2013
  • Showed $150,000 sales gain within 11 months increasing store volume from $750,000 to $900,000.
  • Produced highest sales volume in stores history
  • Hired, trained and promoted 3 trainees to store managers.

Store Manager

Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc
03.2011 - 05.2012
  • Increased stores volume by 25% in 14 months ($575,000 to $720,000)
  • Established multiple recruiting contacts at Colorado State University
  • Had most successful sales year since 2004.

Store Manager

Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc
10.2010 - 03.2011
  • Showed 10% sales gain in 5 months.
  • Beat 5 out of 6 months in store manager role
  • Recruited and hired entire sales crew.

Assistant Manager

Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc
01.2009 - 10.2010
  • Promoted from Sales Associate to team leader
  • Hired and trained my replacement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Concordia High School
Concordia, KS
05.2006

Skills

  • Revenue Generation
  • Payroll Management
  • Competitor Monitoring
  • Project Management
  • Report Generation
  • Employee Training
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Team Development
  • Store Merchandising
  • Operations Management
  • Inventory Control

Timeline

Store Manager and District Manager

Tradehome Shoes Inc.
03.2018 - 11.2023

Store Manager and District Manager

Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc
04.2013 - 03.2018

Store Manager

Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc
05.2012 - 04.2013

Store Manager

Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc
03.2011 - 05.2012

Store Manager

Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc
10.2010 - 03.2011

Assistant Manager

Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc
01.2009 - 10.2010

High School Diploma -

Concordia High School
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