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Crystal Soper

Ghent,KY

Summary

Reliable Store Manager with 25 years in sales and progressive leadership roles. Skilled at coaching and encouraging staff toward advancement by leveraging enthusiastic and supportive attitude. Proactive in addressing operational concerns to streamline processes, boost customer engagement and leverage substantial marketing prowess to strengthen and expand revenue streams.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Tractor Supply Company
LaGrange, KY
08.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.

Store Manager

Aerie By American Eagle
Florence, KY
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.

Store Manager

Justice Tween Brands
Crestview Hills, KY
06.2010 - 08.2020
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.

Temporary District Manager

Justice Tween Brands
Louisville, OH
12.2015 - 03.2016
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.

Store Manager

Phillips Van Heusen
Georgetown, KY
11.1997 - 05.2009
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pendleton County High School
Falmouth, KY
05-1996

Skills

  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Payroll Management
  • Customer Service Management
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Recruitment and Hiring

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store Manager

Tractor Supply Company
08.2022 - Current

Store Manager

Aerie By American Eagle
08.2021 - 08.2022

Temporary District Manager

Justice Tween Brands
12.2015 - 03.2016

Store Manager

Justice Tween Brands
06.2010 - 08.2020

Store Manager

Phillips Van Heusen
11.1997 - 05.2009

High School Diploma -

Pendleton County High School
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