Guy Christman
Herndon,Virginia
Summary
Focused Store Manager versed in all aspects of running a retail establishment, including opening and closing procedures, banking, merchandising, and recruiting. Keeps operations efficient, productive, and on track to consistently meet and exceed expectations. Sales expert with unparalleled communication and relationship-building talents.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Books a Million
01.2009 - 04.2024
- Responsible for managing a bookstore with annual revenue of up to 1.3 million
- Responsible for the development of the company’s employees, sales, and profits
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and terminating employees
- Conducted monthly goal performance reviews for employees
- Increased revenue over company goals each year by 10-12%
- Consistently scored mid-90s in store and loss prevention audits
- Controlled payroll, inventory, and expenses below the company plan
- Team Leader in the district for projects involving visual changes, floor sets, and remodels.
Store Manager
Brookstone
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Responsible for managing a high-end boutique with an annual revenue of 2 million
- Responsible for the development of the company’s employees, sales, and profits
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and terminating employees
- Conducted weekly goal performance reviews for employees
- Received awards in 2005 and 2006 for highest sales over plan company-wide 10.7%
- Multi-Unit Store Manager in 2008 and 2009 exceeding goal plan by 16% and 26%
- Maintained shrink control under the company goal of 1.3%.
Store Manager
Blockbuster Video
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Responsible for managing a video store with an annual revenue of 1.5 million
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and terminating employees
- Responsible for training new Store Managers for the district
- Initiated and led orientation and training seminars for new employees
- Created goals to maximize store revenue and customer satisfaction
- Controlled payroll, purchasing, and inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA01-1980
Skills
- Store operations oversight
- Operational budgeting
- Payroll Management
- Revenue Generation
- Employee Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Store Manager
Books a Million
01.2009 - 04.2024
Store Manager
Brookstone
01.2002 - 01.2009
Store Manager
Blockbuster Video
01.1996 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
George Mason University
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