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James Kennedy

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Results-driven store manager with a customer-centric approach. Expertise in retail operations, sales leadership, and profitability strategies. Skilled in prioritizing tasks and achieving performance goals. Proficient in recruiting, training, and managing store teams.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager - Buyer - Designer

Ahart LLC DBA: Lazboy Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
11.2011 - 06.2024
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers to negotiate better prices.
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
  • Participated in industry trade shows and conferences to stay abreast of current trends in product development.

Senior Buyer - Product Developer

Williams-Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
01.1998 - 08.2008
  • Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
  • Researched potential new vendors, evaluated their capabilities, and established relationships with approved vendors.
  • Monitored vendor performance metrics and addressed any issues in a timely manner.
  • Provided guidance to junior buyers on complex purchasing processes and procedures.
  • Attended trade shows and conferences to stay up-to-date on industry trends and identify potential new suppliers.
  • Oversaw purchasing department by supervising staff and training new employees.
  • Planned and purchased high-value home furnishings
  • Led sourcing projects to maintain on-time delivery of purchased materials.
  • Purchased case goods, upholstery, lighting, linens, etc. Valued at approximately $33,000,000.0.
  • Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
  • Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Accounting

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
06-1987

Skills

  • Team Development
  • Store Merchandising
  • Partnership Building
  • Competitor Monitoring
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Shift Scheduling

Timeline

Store Manager - Buyer - Designer

Ahart LLC DBA: Lazboy Shreveport
11.2011 - 06.2024

Senior Buyer - Product Developer

Williams-Sonoma
01.1998 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Accounting

University of Arkansas At Little Rock

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