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Duran Gifford

Pearland,TX

Summary

Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Finish Line
03.2012 - 05.2025
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and standard practices.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by maintaining healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clear Brook Highschool
Friendswood, TX
06-2012

Skills

  • Personnel development
  • Hourly shift management
  • Promotional planning
  • Operational budgeting
  • Customer relations
  • Loss prevention procedures
  • Problem-solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Strategic thinker
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Budgeting and cost control

Timeline

Store Manager

Finish Line
03.2012 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Clear Brook Highschool