Derrick Duarte
17020 Palacio CT. San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Store Manager and Small Business Owner with over 17 years of experience bringing planning, sales, and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing bottom-line profitability and reducing shrink. Organized and detailed orientated with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Built my own business from ground up. Created and developed several shopping events that increased sales and customer relations. Dependable and demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Wildflower Day Spa
San Diego, CA
06.2012 - Current
- Developed store policies and procedures.
- Organized and scheduled staff to maximize efficiency in the store.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Maintained records of sales, profits and losses within the store.
- Ensured compliance with state and local laws regarding business operations.
Employee
Costco
San Diego, CA
10.2014 - 12.2021
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently within many departments. Also led companies 2nd highest produce dept.
- Forklift driver
Store Manager
SHC/Kmart
Blythe, CA
10.1996 - 01.2013
- Responsible for 3 multi-million dollar organizations (Yakima, Wa; Klamath Falls, Or; and Blythe, Ca) as well as being responsible for store operations, reducing shrink, and employee training.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees and managers.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen culture.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and reduce shrink.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colombia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, ORSkills
- Business Management
- Forklift Operation
- Supervision and Leadership
- Home Renovation
- Sales
- Photography and Digital Creator
Affiliations
Photography
- Experienced in a variety of subjects from headshots, landscaping, and creative
- Experienced in post-production, adobe, and retouching.
Home Renovation
- Just finished my 3rd home renovation.
- Tile and floor installation, painting, drywall, landscaping, and turf installation.
Accomplishments
- Graduated top 10% of my class in Store Mgmt. school.
- Several corporate awards for reducing shrink and top sales increase.
Certification
- San Diego * Certificate of Payment of Business Tax
- Board of Barbering and Cosmetology * Establishment License
- San Diego * Business Permit
Timeline
Employee
Costco
10.2014 - 12.2021
Owner
Wildflower Day Spa
06.2012 - Current
Store Manager
SHC/Kmart
10.1996 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Colombia Gorge Community College
- San Diego * Certificate of Payment of Business Tax
- Board of Barbering and Cosmetology * Establishment License
- San Diego * Business Permit
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