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Ethan J. Palmer

Ethan J. Palmer

New York,NY

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with 10+ years of experience focused on increasing production and minimizing downtime. Adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments. Strategic planner with comprehensive operational background. Dedicated and organized financial professional with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Dynamic and reliable with exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager, Hersheypark

RWS
New York, NY
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assist all RWS team members with;

Medical concerns, Scheduling, Human Resource support, Housing, transportation.

  • Lead orientation and trainings; introducing new team members.
  • Support recruitment team with hiring and onboarding.
  • Manage off-site housing.
  • Coach and observe staff production and attendance habits.
  • Execute and update weekly pay roll, attendance and recognition trackers.
  • Conduct housing inspections.
  • Submit housing maintenance requests.
  • Support hiring and terminations
  • Develop a rapport with on site park management team.
  • Created corrective actions based on trends.
  • Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
  • Presented performance and productivity reports.
  • Conducted employee observations and documented findings.
  • Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
  • Supported accident investigations and prepared related paperwork.
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
  • Improved morale and management communication by using employee recognition and rewards practices.
  • Creat and distribute procedures for park policies
  • Resolved challenges associated with RWS team members.
  • Coordinate bus schedules and Ubers for arrival and departure to and from work.

General Manager (Zadig,Kooples, Gerard Darel)

Bloomingdale's
New York, NY
01.2015 - 02.2022
  • Observe, coach and role model customer-centric selling behaviors consistent with the brands standards at all times.
  • Require and champion use of selling technology to support a seamless customer experience.
  • Supervised critical budget implementations, employee reviews, training and scheduling.
  • Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
  • Managed and trained staff to carry out operational duties with high productivity and accuracy.
  • Met business targets with newly implemented operations strategies.
  • #1 and or #2 lease in BLM women's ready to wear department. (Flagship)
  • Over 9 million in store sales
  • over 200 clients in B-connected
  • 50+ BLM TOL clients
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Developed and implemented purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for the purchase of materials, equipment, and services.
  • Evaluated supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.

Operations Manager

Bonpoint
New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
  • Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
  • Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
  • Connected with clients and developed strategies to achieve sales and customer service goals.

Stock/Operations Supervisor

Toys"R"Us
New York, NY
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Managed daily inbound truck operations team of 20+
  • Loaded and unloaded packages from loading dock to trucks.
  • Operated forklifts, lift gates and pallet jacks with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Moved items from central storage room to shelves for customer purchase.
  • Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
  • Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
  • Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
  • Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Brooklyn, NY
06.2005

Skills

  • Team development
  • Customer Retention
  • Action planning
  • Superb time management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Resolution-oriented
  • Flexible
  • Brand awareness
  • High-energy attitude
  • Procurement Planning
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Vendor Relations
  • Pricing Negotiations
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • Employee Motivation

Timeline

Operations Manager, Hersheypark

RWS
05.2022 - 02.2023

General Manager (Zadig,Kooples, Gerard Darel)

Bloomingdale's
01.2015 - 02.2022

Operations Manager

Bonpoint
01.2015 - 01.2017

Stock/Operations Supervisor

Toys"R"Us
01.2007 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York

High School Diploma -

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Ethan J. Palmer