Dakota McGowan
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
ASM
01.2020 - Current
- The Assistant store manager is a multi-site leader who translates the visions and company goals within the store and establishes a clear and set direction for their team
- I have a relentless passion for the athlete, brand standards, and the career development of all teammates
- home in on each store with the same level of intensity and focus; always committed to their individual success
- In addition to being financially and operationally strong, the ASM is equally skilled at providing in-the-moment coaching and development
- The ASM most valuable tools are time and knowledge, so they are exceptional at being an adaptive leader who, uses their team's time wisely, communicates effectively, and fosters a growth mindset amongst all teammate levels.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
Department Lead
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Management
- Dick's Sporting Goods
- During college
- This allowed me to lead a team with management experience and college learning's
- With the job my day-to-day obligations were to Maintain a hassle-free shopping experience, Development, I&D training, and meeting sales thresholds.
Assistant Store Manager
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Kinnucans
- Metrics, Hiring, Teammate engagement, development, facilities, project management, and cash office procedures
- Outside day-to-day task I was also in charge of making sure SPLH (Sales per labor hour) and company goals were being met.
Education
Bearden Highschool
Bachelors - Business Management
King University 22
05.2022
Skills
- Credit Terms Determination
- Order Management
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Develop Policies
- Budget Controls
- P&L Administration
- Digital Marketing
- Production Line Management
- Vendor Selection
- Microsoft Office
- Collateral Creation
- Portfolio Strategy
- Public and Media Relations
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
ASM
01.2020 - Current
Department Lead
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Store Manager
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bearden Highschool
Bachelors - Business Management
King University 22