Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
StoreManager

Gary LaPrarie

Alexandria,LA

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Hardlines Manager

Academy Sports and Outdoors
08.2023 - Current

Manager

PL Marketing
05.2020 - 07.2023
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

Store Manager

Dollar General
02.2018 - 04.2020
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.

Assistant

Lowe's
05.2014 - 01.2018
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.

Assistant Manager

Academy Sports and Outdoors
07.1999 - 05.2014
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.

Education

Cedar Creek High School
Ruston, LA
05.1985

Skills

  • Store operations
  • Profit maximization
  • Performance analysis
  • Category management
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Promotional planning
  • Policy administration
  • Effective communication
  • Operations management
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Professional and courteous
  • Problem-solving
  • Business analysis
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Staff management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork
  • Onboarding and orientation

Timeline

Hardlines Manager

Academy Sports and Outdoors
08.2023 - Current

Manager

PL Marketing
05.2020 - 07.2023

Store Manager

Dollar General
02.2018 - 04.2020

Assistant

Lowe's
05.2014 - 01.2018

Assistant Manager

Academy Sports and Outdoors
07.1999 - 05.2014

Cedar Creek High School

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