Fernando Palomino
Columbus,MS
Summary
Professional retail management professional with proven track record in leading store operations and driving sales growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and staff training, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Enthusiastic about creating positive shopping experience and optimizing store performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Tractor Supply Co.
Columbus, MS
11.2023 - Current
- Direct full-store operations across staffing, inventory, merchandising, and financial performance, ensuring efficient day-to-day execution.
- Support sales growth by consistently executing company initiatives and improving daily processes.
- Lead, coach, and support team members to maintain store standards and improve performance.
- Consistently deliver strong results at the home store while supporting neighboring locations in a competitive market.
Assistant Store Manager
Tractor Supply Co.
Columbus, MS
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed freight flow, scheduling, and team performance.
- Partnered with store manager to meet sales targets and maintain customer service excellence.
- Promoted a positive, high-performance culture using GURA principles.
Interim Assistant Store Manager
Tractor Supply Co.
Columbus, MS
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Oversaw freight and recovery operations.
- Developed efficient scheduling and inventory handling methods that enhanced store organization and performance.
Interim Store Manager
Tractor Supply Co.
Hamilton, AL
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Led store operations in the absence of permanent leadership.
- Handled team training, inventory control, and scheduling.
- Raised store's district ranking from last to top three by improving team efficiency and morale.
Team Lead / Receiver / Team Member
Tractor Supply Co.
Starkville, MS
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Progressed through multiple roles with increasing responsibility.
- Supervised freight and recovery teams and trained staff across multiple store functions.
- Provided district-level support to underperforming stores.
Team Member
Tractor Supply Co.
Bay St. Louis, MS
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained stock levels and organized the warehouse.
- Trained peers on warehouse procedures and provided frontline customer service.
Education
Diploma -
Hancock High School
MS05-2019
Skills
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Inventory Management
- Retail Operations & Merchandising
- P&L and MARS Report Analysis
- Customer Service (GURA Principles)
- Scheduling & Time Management
- Freight Flow & Recovery Optimization
Timeline
Store Manager
Tractor Supply Co.
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Tractor Supply Co.
06.2023 - 10.2023
Interim Assistant Store Manager
Tractor Supply Co.
07.2022 - 09.2022
Interim Store Manager
Tractor Supply Co.
03.2022 - 05.2022
Team Lead / Receiver / Team Member
Tractor Supply Co.
08.2019 - 06.2023
Team Member
Tractor Supply Co.
09.2017 - 08.2019
Diploma -
Hancock High School