Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Dalton Peterson

La Vista,NE

Summary

Focused Store Manager versed in all aspects of running retail establishment, including opening and closing procedures, banking, merchandising and recruiting. Keeps operations efficient, productive and on-track to consistently meet and exceed expectations. Sales expert with unparalleled communication and relationship-building talents.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager II

Sunglass Hut
Gretna, NE
05.2022 - Current
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.

Sales Associate

Sunglass Hut
Kearney, NE
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.

Restaurant Waiter

Canyon Lakes Brewing Company
Lexington, NE
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Greeted customers, provided menus and answered questions about menu items.
  • Assisted guests with making food and beverage selections.
  • Took accurate food and drink orders, using a POS ordering software system.
  • Delivered food to tables in a timely manner while ensuring correct temperatures were maintained.
  • Checked on guests during meals to ensure satisfaction with each course.
  • Cleared dishes between courses, refilled drinks as necessary and served any requested condiments or accompaniments.

Kennel Manager

Barten Kennel
Cozad, NE
11.2012 - 06.2019
  • Conducted regular inspections of the kennel facility to ensure it is safe, clean, and well-maintained.
  • Maintained records for all animals housed at the facility including medical histories, food intake, grooming schedules, and medications administered.
  • Coordinated with veterinarians for animal health care needs such as vaccinations, spay and neuter surgeries, and other treatments.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to animal care and welfare.
  • Assisted in feeding, watering, exercising, bathing, cleaning cages and runs, administering medications when necessary.
  • Started assisting in running the family-owned business at 16, while learning the tools needed to operate a small business.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cozad High School
Cozad, NE
05-2015

Some College (No Degree) - Sports Communication

University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE

Skills

  • POS Systems
  • Report Generation
  • Store Merchandising
  • Team Development
  • Revenue Generation
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Customer Service Management
  • Operational budgeting
  • Supply Ordering
  • Store operations oversight
  • Partnership Building
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Payroll Management
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Project Management
  • Personnel development
  • Competitor Monitoring
  • Operations Management
  • Employee Training
  • Hourly shift management
  • Risk Management
  • Loss Prevention
  • Database Management
  • Advertising and marketing

Affiliations

  • Avid lover of the outdoors. Growing up my main hobbies have always been hunting, fishing, camping and being outdoors in general.
  • Record collecting and sound system building
  • Sports enthusiast

Accomplishments

  • LEAD Program alum 2024
  • Part of an award nominated program, "Loper Report," while enrolled at UNK
  • Won the "Inclusion" award as part of the annual KCI awards for Sunglass Hut regional store managers.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store Manager II

Sunglass Hut
05.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Sunglass Hut
01.2020 - 05.2022

Restaurant Waiter

Canyon Lakes Brewing Company
06.2019 - 06.2020

Kennel Manager

Barten Kennel
11.2012 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Cozad High School

Some College (No Degree) - Sports Communication

University of Nebraska At Kearney
Dalton Peterson