Howard Carpenter
Lamesa,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable retail manager with over 10 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Highly motivated, and eager to utilize merchandising skills and maintain planogram integrity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
NAPA
Lamesa , TX
2021.06 - Current
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability utilizing merchandising skills and developing planograms.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, administrative duties, and all other store functions.
Store Manager
Higginbothams
Lamesa , TX
2018.10 - 2021.06
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability utilizing merchandising skills and planogram integrity.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, administration, and all other store needs.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Assistant Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement Co.
Lamesa , Texas
2010.08 - 2013.08
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
Assistant Manager, Merchandising
Westlake Ace Hardware
Odessa , TX
1998.08 - 2002.05
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability utilizing merchandising skills and ensuring planogram integrity.
- Assisted corporate reset team with store remodels, in several stores, supervising a merchandising and planogram team.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TXSkills
- Product Merchandising
- Strategic Thinker
- Inventory Oversight
- Operations
- Store Operations Oversight
- Competitor Monitoring
- Operations Management
- Product and Service Sales
- Reliable
- Operations Oversight
- Problem-Solving
- Team-Oriented
- Inventory Control
- Friendly and Positive
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- National Hardware and Retail Association Certified Degree
Timeline
Store Manager
NAPA
2021.06 - Current
Store Manager
Higginbothams
2018.10 - 2021.06
Assistant Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement Co.
2010.08 - 2013.08
Assistant Manager, Merchandising
Westlake Ace Hardware
1998.08 - 2002.05
Some College (No Degree) -
West Texas A&M University
- National Hardware and Retail Association Certified Degree
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