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Edward J Atkinson

Orange Park

Summary

Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager /Small Business Owner

Boardwalk Memories Inc dba ColdStone Creamery
Columbia
09.2013 - 04.2026
  • Supervised daily operations in a busy ice cream franchise environment.
  • Trained staff on customer service and product preparation techniques.
  • Managed inventory and ensured proper stock levels for all supplies.

Store condition, including daily opportunities up to doing a location refresh while maintaining Dept of Agriculture “A” rating entire time of operations

  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
  • Created budgets and monitored expenses to stay within budget limits.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

Store Manager

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Statesboro
01.2005 - 07.2013
  • Managed daily store operations and staff scheduling for optimal performance.
  • Oversaw inventory management and ensured effective stock control procedures.
  • Trained and mentored team members to enhance customer service skills.
  • Implemented promotional strategies to drive sales and improve customer engagement.
  • Enhanced store presentation by maintaining visual merchandising standards.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints professionally to ensure satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.

Education

Neshaminy
Langhorne, PA

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Budget management
  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Operational efficiency
  • Operations management
  • Task delegation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Revenue management
  • Financial records oversight

Timeline

Manager /Small Business Owner

Boardwalk Memories Inc dba ColdStone Creamery
09.2013 - 04.2026

Store Manager

Walgreens Boots Alliance
01.2005 - 07.2013

Neshaminy
Edward J Atkinson