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Eric R. Stark
Memphis,TN
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Summary
Results-driven Store Manager with expertise in inventory management and loss prevention. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and optimizing daily operations. Committed to leveraging retail analytics for improved store performance.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Ace Hardware
Memphis, Tennessee
05.2020 - 07.2026
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and improving operational efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management, achieving optimal stock levels to enhance merchandise availability.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, resulting in high customer satisfaction rates.
- Conducted opening and closing procedures along with cash handling tasks efficiently.
Senior Visual Merchandiser
AutoZone
Memphis, TN
11.1990 - 10.2019
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met within budget constraints.
- Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
- Assisted in the development of new visual merchandising standards for all stores.
- Served as a liaison between corporate headquarters and store-level staff.
- Coordinated merchandise placement within the retail environment to achieve maximum impact.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess and provide feedback on visual merchandising execution.
Quartermaster Petty Officer 3rd Class
US Navy
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
05.1985 - 11.1992
- Supported ship navigation and operational needs.
- Plotted courses, produced charts and corrected errors.
- Stood watch on bridge to look for threats and changes in conditions.
- Utilized on-board navigation and off-ship landmarks to guide vessels.
- Worked with higher-ranking officers to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Education
Navigation
United States Navy Quarermaster 'A' School
Orlando, FL08-1985
High School Diploma -
Bishop Byrne HS
Memphis05-1980
Skills
- Inventory management
- Point of sale systems
- Loss prevention
- Sales performance analysis
- Store layout optimization
- Customer relationship management
- Stock replenishment
- Staff supervision
- Cash management
- Training and mentoring
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Cash handling
- Retail operations
- Bridge watch
- Data entry
- Observing weather conditions
- Navigational charting
- Supporting navigation
- Bridge watch procedures
- Excel
- Forklift operation
- Loading procedures
- Safety compliance
- Project management
- Forklift maintenance
Timeline
Store Manager
Ace Hardware
05.2020 - 07.2026
Senior Visual Merchandiser
AutoZone
11.1990 - 10.2019
Quartermaster Petty Officer 3rd Class
US Navy
05.1985 - 11.1992
Navigation
United States Navy Quarermaster 'A' School
High School Diploma -
Bishop Byrne HS