DAVEEDA CORDERO
Boiling Springs,PA
Summary
Seasoned leader bringing 15 years of progressive experience in Retail and business.
environments devoted to boosting sales and bottom-line profitability with performance-oriented strategies. Talented team builder and analytical problem-solver with sound judgment and strong business acumen. Effectively deepen customer, team and vendor relationships with articulate and persuasive communication style.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
District Sales Manager
Ashley Homestore
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for 8 stores
- Aligned all store's operations with company's operational objectives
- Directed operations, administration, and activities
- Managed inventory, logistics and merchandising
- Interviewed, hired, trained, coached, and dismissed employees as required to create a positive and productive work environment
- Trained new managers on expectations, policies, and procedures
- Fixed multiple stores that were not up to standards
- Increased multiple store sales by 10%+.
General Manager
Ashley Homestore
03.2023 - Current
- Speak with each guest and assisted with closing sales
- Aligned store's operations with company's operational objectives
- Directed operations, administration, and activities of 15 employees
- Managed inventory, logistics and quality control for products
- Interviewed, hired, trained, coached, and dismissed employees as required to cultivate a positive and productive work environment
- Trained new associates on techniques, product knowledge, policies, and procedures
- Brought in to fix a store that was not up to standards
- Created and ran multiple VIP events in the store monthly
- Increased store sales per guest 20%+.
Corporate Trainer
Interiors Furniture
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Directed operations and activities of 350 employees across 11 departments in store location valued at $80M+
- Scheduled associates to balance operations and earnings
- Conducted job fairs; hired, evaluated, coached, and dismissed employees to cultivate an inclusive, productive work environment
- Conducted inventory, stocked the backroom and sales floor
- Used planogram to plan product placement and maximize sales
- Verified deposits, validated daily reports, and monitored PNL
- Assisted in loss prevention efforts and activities
- Prepared personnel and departments for food & safety inspections
- Maintained all departments and enforced standards to ensure compliance with all health & regulatory requirements.
Assistant Store Manager
Royer's Flowers & Gifts
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Recognized performer! Generated top 5% of company sales, 2022
- Advised clients on furniture, layout and floor plan designs
- Managed purchase orders, payment systems, and client records
- Developed employee onboarding publications and training guides
- Trained new associates on techniques, policies, and procedures
- Coached 15 employees on dynamic IT apps for Surface tablet, digital phone system, and logistics tracking platform
- Responsible for nightly closure and reconciliation
- Consistently exceeds quotas; advanced to President's Club level.
Patient Care Consultant & Wellness Coach
Look Great MD
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed daily operations, customer needs, and service requests
- Interviewed job candidates, provided hiring recommendations
- Validated and approved payroll activities; analyzed PNL data
- Designed floral arrangements for display in store and online
- Maintained displays and inventory, ensured product quality control
- Developed delivery routes for quality, timeliness, and fuel efficiency
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved customer issues
- Shined as Acting Store Manager for 4 months; efforts increased store profits by 20%; achieved large store status, 2019.
General Manager
Wolf Furniture
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Directed operations and activities of 350 employees across 11 departments in store location valued at $80M+
- Scheduled associates to balance operations and earnings
- Conducted job fairs; hired, evaluated, coached, and dismissed employees to cultivate an inclusive, productive work environment
- Conducted inventory, stocked the backroom and sales floor
- Used planogram to plan product placement and maximize sales
- Verified deposits, validated daily reports, and monitored PNL
- Assisted in loss prevention efforts and activities
- Prepared personnel and departments for food & safety inspections
- Maintained all departments and enforced standards to ensure compliance with all health & regulatory requirements.
Assistant Manager
Walmart
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Aligned store's strategic goals with company's operational objectives; Awarded 'Store of the Year' for 2016! Directed operations, administration, and activities of 16 employees
- Developed effective promotions, sales, and marketing strategies to expand customer base and increase sales
- Managed inventory, logistics and quality control for products
- Interviewed, hired, trained, coached, and dismissed employees as required to cultivate an inclusive, productive work environment
- Planned and implemented floor moves and set displays
- Scheduled workforce and deliveries, analyzed PNL data for trends
- Negotiated with suppliers, reviewed contracts, and finalized service agreements
- Developed employee onboarding publications and training guides
- Trained new associates on techniques, policies, and procedures
- Selected as Customer Relationship Management Trainer for 15 stores implementing a new program
- Increased store sales from $3M to $5M in a single year.
Education
GED -
Highschool
Hagerstown, MD03-2003
Skills
- Corporate Trainer
- Training and Development
- Management
- Retail Management
- Business Management
- Business Development
- Sales Management
- Warehouse Management
- Office Management
- Relationship Management
- Account Management
- Project Management
- Leadership
- PNL
- Loss Prevention
- Interviewing
- Recruiting
- Scheduling
- Research & Analysis Skills
- Merchandising
- Planograms
- Continuous improvement
- Customer service
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft XL
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Furniture Design
- Furniture Sales
- Interior Design
- Floral Design
- Horticulture care
- Produce Experience
- Retail Sales
- Medical Sales
- Cold Calling
- Marketing
- Lead generation
- Upselling
- Photographer
- Social Media Promoter
- Negotiation
- AiArtist
- Blender - digital art/animation
- Goal Setting
- Sales Analysis
- Sales expertise
- Sales Team Leadership
- Direct Sales
- Marketing strategy
- Cost negotiation
- Customer Relationship Building
- Lead Generation
- Prospecting
- Relationship building and management
- Sales Training
- Team Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Performance Improvements
- Staff Management
- Territory Management
- Presentation Development
- Operations
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Sales Leadership
- Order Management
- Sales Presentations
- Revenue Growth
- Customer Service Management
- Sales territory management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Sales oversight
- Training Management
- Distance Learning
- On-site instruction
- Creativity and Innovation
- Management Development
- Leadership promotion
- Public Speaking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Schedule Coordination
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Design
- Program Oversight
- New Hire Training
- Orientation Sessions
- Decision-Making
- Staff Development
- Customer Service
- Small Group Instruction
- Training Program Development
- Multimedia Visual Aids
- Relationship Building
- Training Manual Creation
- Management Staff Collaboration
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Staff Leadership
- Group Trainings
- Problem-Solving
- New Hire Orientation
- Management Team Development
- Analytical Skills
- Motivational speaking
- Process evaluations
- Program Development
- Performance Metrics
- Continuous Improvement
- Leadership training
- Time Management
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Professional Demeanor
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
- Individual Trainings
- Task Prioritization
- Product Development
- Self Motivation
- Team building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Employee Coaching
- Sales leadership development
- Interpersonal Communication
Community Service
- 4 years - 4-H Youth Development Program
- 2 years - Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
- 2 years - Park Circle Animal Hospital
- 3 years - Therapeutic Riding Center for the Disabled
- 2 years - Stable for Horse Therapeutic Rehabilitation
- 5 Volunteer trips to help indigenous people with building projects, school revitalizations, orphanage building, shelter care, nursing home care, food distribution, & town clean-up. Locations included Florida, Tennessee, Norway, Ecuador, & Egypt
Timeline
District Sales Manager
Ashley Homestore
01.2024 - Current
General Manager
Ashley Homestore
03.2023 - Current
Corporate Trainer
Interiors Furniture
02.2020 - 03.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Royer's Flowers & Gifts
05.2018 - 02.2020
Patient Care Consultant & Wellness Coach
Look Great MD
11.2017 - 08.2018
General Manager
Wolf Furniture
09.2015 - 11.2017
Assistant Manager
Walmart
09.2014 - 08.2015
GED -
Highschool
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