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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Creative Talents
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David Akana

Puyallup,WA

Summary

A professional dedicated to fostering an environment of cooperation, collaboration, and respect while driving business results through data analysis, business insights, and strategic decision making processes. With also a strong foundation in design and digital content, my approach to managing is intertwined with an artistic eye, shaping creative but practical solutions and strategies that resonates with customers and associates alike.

I am committed to excellence, reliable, analytical in my thinking, and results driven.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Fred Meyer Stores
03.2017 - Current
  • Committed to providing full, fresh and friendly shopping experience for customers.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency among numerous departments and 300+ associates, by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.

District Coordinator for Home & Electronics

Fred Meyer
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Assisted Store Leadership & personnel for 24 locations.
  • Verified merchandising standards and store conditions for Home & Electronics departments to facilitate attainment of financial and operational goals.
  • Role model and demonstrate company’s values, policies, and best practices.
  • Led comprehensive staff member training covering key topics
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations
  • Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies
  • Oversaw project logistics using industry expertise and independent judgment

Education

Associate of Arts - Commercial Art & Design

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
04.1997

Skills

  • Team Training & Development
  • Data visualization and presentations
  • Data analysis
  • Merchandising
  • Store Operations
  • Inventory management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, & Power Point
  • Ability to work collaboratively with committees and peer groups
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Conflict Management & Problem Solving
  • Facilitating Meetings & public presentations
  • Coaching and Training
  • Learning strategies
  • Instructional strategies
  • Data entry
  • Attention to detail
  • Recordkeeping and file management
  • Customer service

Creative Talents

  • Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Portraits / Headshots Photography
  • Conference & Lifestyle Photography
  • Photo Editing using Lightroom & Photoshop

Timeline

Store Manager

Fred Meyer Stores
03.2017 - Current

District Coordinator for Home & Electronics

Fred Meyer
08.2016 - 03.2017

Associate of Arts - Commercial Art & Design

Fayetteville Technical Community College
David Akana