Derryn Barona
Haines City,FL
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Manager
5.11, INC
05.2023 - Current
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Retail Store Manager
5.11, INC
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Retail Store Manager
5.11, INC
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Retail Assistant Manager
5.11, INC
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Handled customer service by dealing with complaints, organizing stock and answering customer questions.
- Acted as in-store sales leader and maintained strong presence on floor to build relationships with customers, support and develop team and increase revenue.
- Upheld company customer service standards to provide customers with outstanding service and friendly environment.
- Modeled effective leadership to gain commitment to store goals and training to exceed industry standards.
- Upheld consistent presentation standards to advantageously use visual merchandising and increase sales.
Bakery Manager
The Fresh Market
06.2007 - 03.2015
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
- Developed cost-effective strategies to drive bakery sales and optimize profits.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
- Established performance goals and empowered bakers to exceed targets.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Walton High School
Skills
- Strong Multitasking Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Problem-Solving Strengths
- Sales Analysis
- Staff Relations
- Scheduling Knowledge
- Staff Management
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
- Hiring Management
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Visual Merchandising
Timeline
Retail Store Manager
5.11, INC
05.2023 - Current
Retail Store Manager
5.11, INC
08.2022 - 05.2023
Retail Store Manager
5.11, INC
01.2022 - 08.2022
Retail Assistant Manager
5.11, INC
08.2018 - 01.2022
Bakery Manager
The Fresh Market
06.2007 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
South Walton High School