David Fink
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Dynamic manager with proven strengths in leadership, customer service, and inventory management. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and training staff to achieve high customer retention rates.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Firkin Tavern
Ewing, NJ
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth service at a busy tavern.
- Trained staff on menu items and beverage preparation techniques.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to meet customer demand.
Store Manager
CVS
Ewing, NJ
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Led daily store operations to ensure effective customer service and product availability.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize labor efficiency and meet store demands.
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and customer interaction techniques.
Retention Specialist
Meenan Oil
Newtown, Pennsylvania
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Customer retention for home heating oil company
- Customer pricing
Store Manager
One Dollar Zone
Princeton, NJ
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Led daily store operations to ensure effective customer service and product availability.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize labor efficiency and meet store demands.
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and customer interaction techniques.
- Oversaw inventory management and implemented restocking processes for timely product availability.
Manager
Rent A Center
Neptune City, New Jersey
05.2009 - 08.2015
- Meeting of weekly and monthly sales and collections goals
- Merchandising
- Scheduling
- Inventory
Assistant Manager
Save A Lot
Trenton, New Jersey
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Supervised store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated product replenishment efforts.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices.
- Scheduling
- Inventory
Assistant Manager
Aldi Foods
Ewing, NJ
10.2005 - 01.2008
- Supervised store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated product replenishment efforts.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices.
Lighting Buyer
The Light Gallery
Princeton, New Jersey
07.2000 - 10.2005
- Purchasing of imported lighting fixtures
- Customer Service
Textbook Buyer
The College of New Jersey Bookstore
Ewing, NJ
09.1996 - 07.2000
- Managed inventory levels for books and supplies at the campus bookstore.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Running of book buyback
Animal Behaviorist
Analytic Dog Training
Ewing, NJ
09.1990 - 09.1996
- Individual and group dog training
Education
High School Diploma -
Ewing High School
Ewing,NJ06-1990
Skills
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Scheduling
- Sales analysis
- Retail operations
Timeline
Manager
Firkin Tavern
05.2023 - 05.2025
Store Manager
CVS
03.2020 - 05.2023
Retention Specialist
Meenan Oil
06.2016 - 01.2018
Store Manager
One Dollar Zone
08.2015 - 06.2016
Manager
Rent A Center
05.2009 - 08.2015
Assistant Manager
Save A Lot
01.2008 - 05.2009
Assistant Manager
Aldi Foods
10.2005 - 01.2008
Lighting Buyer
The Light Gallery
07.2000 - 10.2005
Textbook Buyer
The College of New Jersey Bookstore
09.1996 - 07.2000
Animal Behaviorist
Analytic Dog Training
09.1990 - 09.1996
High School Diploma -
Ewing High School