Elis Gonzalez
New Britain
Summary
Energetic and articulate Store Manager offering extensive experience managing stores for leading retailers. Proven ability to motivate staff while adhering to company guidelines. Excellent work ethic and leadership skills. Hold expertise and skills necessary to maintain and improve business success.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Specialist
Guidas Dairy
New Britain, CT
04.2019 - Current
- Managed inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability for critical repairs and minimizing delays.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers on purchasing necessary parts or services for repairs and installations.
- Assisted in budget planning, identifying cost-saving opportunities through efficient resource allocation.
General Laborer
Randstad US
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Dayon
- Deburring, packing, machine operating, heat treat, sand blasting
- Parker Hannifin
- Control valve assembly, shipping, material handling
Owner Operator
Notorious Appliance Outlet
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Started Business from ground up
- Appliance repair and service
Store Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Promoted three team members to management positions
- Got stores ready for inventory
Store Manager
Family Dollar
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Reduced shrink by 50% just by training staff
- Trained new managers
- Promoted 4 team members to management position
Assistant Manager
Christmas Tree Shops
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provide supervision to employees
- Managed receiving and ordering process
Assistant Manager
Wal*mart
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Started as stock room attendant in September of 2001, promoted to department head in 2 months and transitioned to Assistant Manager in 2yrs.
- Reduced accident cost of the Tire, Lube Express by 75%
Education
General Education Diploma -
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MASkills
- Budgets
- Inventory Control
- Business Operations
- Forecasting
- Merchandising
- Purchasing
Military Service
- United States Army
- Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Maintenance Specialist
Guidas Dairy
04.2019 - Current
General Laborer
Randstad US
01.2018 - 01.2019
Owner Operator
Notorious Appliance Outlet
01.2012 - 01.2019
Store Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
01.2011 - 01.2012
Store Manager
Family Dollar
01.2010 - 01.2011
Assistant Manager
Christmas Tree Shops
01.2008 - 01.2010
Assistant Manager
Wal*mart
01.2001 - 01.2008
General Education Diploma -
Greenfield Community College