David C. Lakins
St Louis,MO
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Manager
Salvation Army Thrift Store
St Louis, MO
09.2024 - Current
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coordinated stock replenishment processes as needed based on sales trends.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on a regular basis.
- Initiated new product training sessions for employees to improve product knowledge.
- Hired and trained positive, enthusiastic employees to boost talents of retail team.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Developed and maintained store policies and procedures.
- Established weekly and monthly goals for sales staff to achieve desired results.
Press Operator, Logistics, Matrial Handler
Hansen Eletro-Craft
Princeton, IN
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Estimated project materials, time and staffing requirements based on work orders and job specifications.
- Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
- Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
- Held staff meetings to share project information and address specific issues.
Team Leader Manager
VuTeq USA
Princeton, IN
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for raw materials needed for production runs.
- Directed team activities by establishing task priorities and providing guidance.
- Drafted shipment reports to inform management and clients.
- Provided timely feedback to team members on their work performance.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies by developing organizational filing systems for invoices, customer orders and contract records.
- Stayed informed of logistics technology advances to apply appropriate solutions and improve processes.
- Coached team members on best practices in order to optimize workflow processes.
Education
Associates Electrical Engineering - Information And Computer Systems
ITT Technical Institute
Louisville, KY09-2016
High School Diploma -
Brownstown Central HighSchool
Brownstown, IN05-2002
Skills
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Promotional planning
- Shrinkage control
- Store operations
- Quality assurance mindset
- Meticulously detail-oriented
- Merchandise planning
- Retail employee training
Timeline
Retail Store Manager
Salvation Army Thrift Store
09.2024 - Current
Press Operator, Logistics, Matrial Handler
Hansen Eletro-Craft
04.2021 - 10.2022
Team Leader Manager
VuTeq USA
10.2017 - 02.2018
Associates Electrical Engineering - Information And Computer Systems
ITT Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Brownstown Central HighSchool
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