David Valles
Management Professional
San Diego,CA
Summary
Proactive Manager skilled at operating departments with proficiency to meet present and long-term goals. Successful background in matching employees in positions for maximum performance and overall efficiency. Driven and hardworking individual focused on continuous exponential improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
Venchi
04.2024 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Store Manager
BoxLunch
03.2022 - Current
- Managed a high volume store that was top three in sales for the district in 2022 and 2023 while maintaining high customer loyalty and high conversion rate.
- Enhanced customer service through coaching employees and training on methods for handling various aspects of sales.
- Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Recruited potential job applicants and assessed skills required to ensure exponential sales from team members.
Assistant Manager
Hot Topic
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Directed merchandising, promotion and brand loyalty efforts to drive maximum sales.
- Evaluated job applications and conducted interviews to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
- Developed a loyal and satisfied customer base through driven managing of team to provide outstanding customer service
- Conducted team member evaluations to promote efficiency and maintain team morale.
Marketing Intern
AmmoniaSport
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Ran advertising campaigns on social media to build awareness for the brand.
- Reached out and recruited influencers to collaborate on paid sponsorships for the company.
- Learned how to market products to online through social media channels like Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter
- Performed market analysis and researched latest trends.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 08.2018 - 12.2020
Associates of Arts - Business Administration
Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, CA 08.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
- Marketing and advertising
Project support
Social Media Management
Staff Management
Relationship building and management
Goals and performance
Sales and marketing
Customer service
Flexible & Adaptable
Responsible
Self-motivated professional
Timeline
General Manager
Venchi
04.2024 - Current
Store Manager
BoxLunch
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Hot Topic
07.2021 - 03.2022
Marketing Intern
AmmoniaSport
08.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
San Diego State University
08.2018 - 12.2020
Associates of Arts - Business Administration
Southwestern Community College
08.2015 - 05.2018
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