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Deirdre Cochran

Yorktown,VA

Summary

Motivated Store Manager practiced in customer relations, sales and inventory control. Demonstrated skill at improving store operations, increasing top line sales and reducing costs. Successful at sales growth, customer growth, budgets and goals.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

AutoZone
Williamsburg, VA
07.2020 - Current

Controlled Inventory through weekly Cycle Counts and Planogram updates.

Achieved increase in Sales through effective implementation of weekly ordering and stocking process.

Ensured proper staffing by implementing effective Human Resource hiring practices.

Utilized Company programs to enhance Customer Satisfaction.

Store Manager

Sears Holdings - Kmart Division
Yorktown, VA
11.1993 - 12.2019
  • Implemented processes to maintain Inventory/Financial Control successfully.
  • Maintained high standards with sanitary practices in all departments, following state and local codes as well as FIFO principles.
  • Achieved and maintained corporate standards by effectively managing merchandise presentation, implementing the Backroom Locator Program, overseeing the controlled ordering process, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved budgeted Payroll Goals by efficiently managing a team of 70 associates.

Food Service Manager

Seiler Corporation
King Of Prussia, PA
06.1983 - 05.1992
  • Maintained profit margins by implementing inventory control and FIFO practices.
  • Implemented effective practices to guarantee proper sanitation
  • Implemented weekly and monthly events to maintain high levels of Customer Satisfaction.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Drama

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

College of Notre Dame
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Operational budgeting

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Golf

Accomplishments

  • 2012 Best EBITDA
  • 2014 Lowest Shrink Percent
  • 2015 Lowest Shrink Percent
  • 2017 Shrink Percent Top Performer
  • 2017 Mystery Shop Top Performer
  • 2022 Extra Miler
  • 2023 Million Dollar Club

Timeline

Store Manager

AutoZone
07.2020 - Current

Store Manager

Sears Holdings - Kmart Division
11.1993 - 12.2019

Food Service Manager

Seiler Corporation
06.1983 - 05.1992

Some College (No Degree) - Drama

Ferrum College

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

College of Notre Dame
Deirdre Cochran