Dawson Cary
Edmond,OK
Summary
Detail-oriented leader with a strong background in retail operations. Known for exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to customer service, driving sales through effective merchandising and efficient inventory management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
Earthbound Trading Company
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2025 - Current
- Led team to achieve sales targets through effective training and performance management.
- Created, managed, and altered schedules as situations arose.
- Conducted multiple store inventories, ensuring accurate counts and minimizing product shrink.
- Communicated directly with company's DM on a regular basis, ensuring constant communication.
- Aided other stores when required. (Worked across the district, sent employees to assist stores when help was needed, etc)
- Conducted and led district wide calls and notices. Filling in for DM whenever they were unavailable.
Assistant Manager
Earthbound Trading Company
Norman, OK
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Led team alongside store manager to achieve sales goals through effective training and mentoring of staff.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards, elevating brand presentation within the store environment.
- Created schedules alongside store manager to ensure all employees were scheduled appropriately.
- Interviewed and trained new hires alongside store manager.
Lead Key Holder
Earthbound Trading Company
Norman, OK
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Trained and mentored new key holders, enhancing team efficiency and cohesion.
- Conducted employee observations and reported directly to the store manager and DM.
- Directed and delegated visual merchandising changes and tasks, ensuring they were completed within the allotted time frame.
Key Holder
EarthBound Trading Company
Norman, OK
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed store opening and closing tasks.
- (Including register auditing & nightly monetary duties.)
- Promptly interacted with and assisted customers, catering to their needs
- Completed number outs store inventories, including at other store locations
- Checked in & sorted shipments
- Completed store trackers & checklists, including DCS trackers & business recaps
- Traveled to various other store locations when assistance was needed.
Brand Ambassador
American Eagle Outfitters
Norman, OK
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Enthusiastically interacted with customers and catered to their needs.
- Kept the storefront well-stocked and put together.
- Sorted through & dispersed incoming shipment to the sales floor as directed.
Owner & Photographer
D.C Photography
Washington, OK
01.2019 - Current
- Catered to my client’s wishes and vision for each individual photoshoot.
- Able to direct, shoot, and edit photos in a timely and lively manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Washington, OK05-2021
Skills
- Proficient in Photoshop, Adobe Editing Software, & Lightroom
- Great organizational and time-management skills
- Proficient in POS Software
- Ability to prioritize workload from most urgent to least urgent
- Familiar & proficient in Crash-Kit
- Friendly and sociable with customers and coworkers
- Comfortable performing required tasks alone once trained
- Familiar with performing store/ company trackers & paperwork when needed
- Basic understanding of Microsoft 365
Websites
Certification
- Mid-America Technology Center, Wayne Ok — Health Certifications
- Aug 2019 - May 2020
- CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
- Pharmacy Technician Certified
Timeline
Store Manager
Earthbound Trading Company
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Earthbound Trading Company
10.2024 - 09.2025
Lead Key Holder
Earthbound Trading Company
02.2024 - 10.2024
Key Holder
EarthBound Trading Company
08.2023 - 01.2024
Brand Ambassador
American Eagle Outfitters
07.2021 - 08.2021
Owner & Photographer
D.C Photography
01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Washington High School