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Erik Pederson
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic retail professional with over 15 years of experience as an Assistant Store Manager and 2 years as a Co-Manager, demonstrating a strong commitment to achieving sales targets and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven track record in team leadership, operational efficiency, and inventory management, driving store performance through strategic planning and effective execution. Adept at fostering a positive work environment that motivates staff to excel and deliver exceptional service. Passionate about leveraging expertise to contribute to organizational success while continuously pursuing personal and professional growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
09.2024 - Current
- Directed operational strategies to enhance productivity and streamline processes across multiple departments.
- Implemented performance metrics to assess team effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring managers and encouraging innovative problem-solving.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business objectives and drive company growth initiatives.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and enhance competitive positioning.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
- Developed training programs to elevate staff competencies, resulting in improved service delivery standards.
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance operational capabilities and expand market reach.
Co Manager
Fresh Coach
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
01.2002 - Current
- Assists with directing the management team in Facility operations and communicating with both management and hourly Associates about Facility operations, merchandising, and Company direction.
- Assists in driving sales in the Facility
- Assists in driving the financial performance of the Facility
- Ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures
- Initiates, directs, and participates in community outreach programs, and encourages and supports Associates and managers in serving as good members of the community, including establishing and maintaining relationships with key individuals or groups in the community as the representative for the Company, presenting the Company's perspective to various external organizations following the Company's media guidelines, and championing Company-sponsored programs, events, and sustainability efforts to Associates, Customers, and the local community in order to emphasize the Facility as part of the community.
- Models, enforces, and provides direction and guidance to hourly Associates and managers on proper Customer service approaches and techniques to ensure Customer needs, complaints, and issues are successfully resolved within Company guidelines and standards.
- Provides supervision and development opportunities for management and hourly Associates in the Facility
Store Manager
NHM
01.2018 - 01.2019
Shift Manager
01.2014 - 01.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
01.2012 - 01.2014
Co-manager
Walmart
01.2010 - 01.2012
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
01.2002 - 01.2010
Inventory Specialist
01.2001 - 01.2002
CoManager
BiLo
01.1999 - 01.2001
Education
Walmart Management School
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BiLo Management Training
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American Public University
GED - undefined
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Training and coaching
- Effective leader
Accomplishments
- Business Development: - Spearheaded acquisition of two competitor companies.Established and managed partner relationships on a daily basis. Developed new marketing strategy which increased customer base by 6%..
- Supervision - Supervised sales team to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.
Interests
Timeline
General Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
09.2024 - Current
Co Manager
Fresh Coach
01.2019 - Current
Store Manager
NHM
01.2018 - 01.2019
Shift Manager
01.2014 - 01.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
01.2012 - 01.2014
Co-manager
Walmart
01.2010 - 01.2012
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
01.2002 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
01.2002 - 01.2010
Inventory Specialist
01.2001 - 01.2002
CoManager
BiLo
01.1999 - 01.2001
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BiLo Management Training
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American Public University
GED - undefined
Walmart Management School
Section name
Erik Pederson
2815 Maingate Village
Cir Apt 114
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(215) 6685341
August 16,2021
To Whom it May Concern:
I'm writing to apply for the position of Store Manager. I am confident that my skills are well aligned with the role, and that my experiences and track record would make me an excellent fit for this position. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email at a time of your convenience to discuss my background as well as the requirements for the role.
Sincerely,
Erik Pederson
(215) 6685341
epeders@yahoo.com
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