James (Jim) Clark
Atlantic Beach,FL
Summary
Successful retail management and sales professional with 30+ years experience in the marine boating industry. Proven ability to execute company strategies, programs, and exceed goals. Great attitude and people skills that support strong customer and crew relationships. Detail-oriented, self motivated, and dependable.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
West Marine Products, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
03.2018 - 05.2025
Store Manager
West Marine Products, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida
04.2014 - 03.2018
Department Lead
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
Tallahassee, Florida
08.2013 - 04.2014
Store Manager
West Marine Products, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida
01.1999 - 05.2013
- Managed daily operations and staff scheduling in a retail marine products environment.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service best practices.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring stock levels met customer demand.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product displays.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12-1982
Skills
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Cash handling
- Retail operations
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Team development
- Sales coaching
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Store Manager
West Marine Products, Inc.
03.2018 - 05.2025
Store Manager
West Marine Products, Inc.
04.2014 - 03.2018
Department Lead
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
08.2013 - 04.2014
Store Manager
West Marine Products, Inc.
01.1999 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Georgia
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