James Beason
San Diego,CA
Summary
Professional manager with extensive retail knowledge managing people, financials, operations, merchandising and community relations. Possesses the capacity to drive sales and improve customer experience. Confidently able to communicate and execute company directions and values with desired results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
Tokyo Central
San Diego, CA
10.2024 - Current
- As the San Diego Store Manager, I oversee and manage three locations simultaneously with 70 associates.
- We serve food, perishables, groceries and lifestyle items.
- I have a certified manager’s food handlers license valid for five years.
- I manage monthly financials and budget, human resources, inventory control, excellent customer service and community involvement in promoting our location.
- The store has been transformed from seventh place in November to number one, Year Over Year sales every month since February 2025.
Store Manager
Walgreens
San Diego, CA
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Served the San Diego area stores
Store Manager
CVS Health
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Store Manager overseeing total Operations, Human Resources, Asset protection, Merchandising, Labor, Customer relations, Associate relations and Sales.
Store Manager
99 Cent Only Stores
San Diego, CA
03.2016 - 03.2022
- Recruited directly into a store manager.
- Promoted to the Training Manager for the district.
- Managed multiple stores that met quarterly sales and labor goals.
- Elevated a store into the Regional Top 10 in sales first time in the store’s history.
- Achieved multiple 100%. Customer Service Mystery Shops and Awards for #1 store in the district for achieving highest comp sales vs. previous year.
- Effectively executed plans to manage Covid-19 crisis and followed all local and state ordinances.
Store Manager Trainee
CVS Health
San Diego, CA
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Hired by CVS as a store manager trainee.
- Trained in all aspects of the business to manage a store.
- My experience and training were used to drive sales and assist with daily operation.
Store Manager
In Motion Entertainment Group
San Diego, CA
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Authorized to recruit, interview, staff and train for the San Diego airport locations prior to opening.
- Terminal 2 in August of 2013.
- Assisted with store setup and merchandising prior to the grand opening.
- The store consistently met every quarterly financial goal.
- I was appointed as the San Diego representative to attend Airport conferences and perform TSA security clearance for associates.
Co-Manager
Wal-Mart
San Diego, CA
12.2003 - 04.2013
- Co-Manager for a $100 million-dollar store.
- Managed 400 associates.
- Operated every area of the store.
- Assisted with planning the Black Friday Events.
- Supervised a charity event the generated 500K in a single day.
- Experience of managing every department including consumables, home and hardlines, apparel, electronics, overnights, back-office operations, warehouse receiving and shipping and frontend cash management.
Education
A.S, Degree - Electricity
San Diego City College
San DiegoA.A. Degree - Liberal Arts
San Diego City College
San DiegoSkills
- Budget management
- Inventory control
- Financial reporting
- Staff training
- Visual merchandising
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician License, 02/01/26
- ServSafe Food Handlers Certification, 01/01/29
- California Driver's License
Timeline
Store Manager
Tokyo Central
10.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Walgreens
08.2023 - 10.2024
Store Manager
CVS Health
02.2022 - 08.2023
Store Manager
99 Cent Only Stores
03.2016 - 03.2022
Store Manager Trainee
CVS Health
08.2014 - 03.2016
Store Manager
In Motion Entertainment Group
04.2013 - 08.2014
Co-Manager
Wal-Mart
12.2003 - 04.2013
A.S, Degree - Electricity
San Diego City College
A.A. Degree - Liberal Arts
San Diego City College