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Darrin Kleyla

Tipton,IN

Summary

I am a dependable retail sales professional looking to expand horizons. Organized and experienced in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs and problems.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Inventory Coordinator

Joann Fabrics
05.2022 - 11.2024
  • Implemented and maintained Plan-o-grams and Merchandising needs.
  • Received, processed, and stocked merchandise from various carriers.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by regularly assessing layout effectiveness and making necessary adjustments as needed.
  • Investigated and resolved variances in inventory counts on monthly basis.

Cashier

Casey's General Store
11.2021 - 05.2022

Co-Manager, Floor Associate, Bookkeeper

Hobby Lobby
8 1998 - 11.2021
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns

Softlines Manager

Hills Department Store
10.1994 - 07.1998
  • Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities and determining additional needed sales promotions
  • Designed floor plans to maximize merchandising strategies by refreshing signage, organizing displays and keeping premises de-cluttered
  • Assisted customers in selecting products by explaining features and benefits, discussing price points and asking open-ended questions
  • Conducted, evaluated and created cycle counts to verify accurate inventory

Store Manager

Payless Shoe Source
10.1989 - 10.1994
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Miami University
Oxford, OH
09.1984 - 05.1988

Skills

Merchandising

Stock replenishment

Exceptional organization

Bookkeeping

Customer Response

Superior attention to detail

Timeline

Inventory Coordinator

Joann Fabrics
05.2022 - 11.2024

Cashier

Casey's General Store
11.2021 - 05.2022

Softlines Manager

Hills Department Store
10.1994 - 07.1998

Store Manager

Payless Shoe Source
10.1989 - 10.1994

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Miami University
09.1984 - 05.1988

Co-Manager, Floor Associate, Bookkeeper

Hobby Lobby
8 1998 - 11.2021
Darrin Kleyla