Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Autos (anything)
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Jason Smith

Jason Smith

St Louis,MO

Summary

Proven leader in retail management, adept at driving significant customer satisfaction improvements and operational efficiency at Autotire (Monroe). Skilled in inventory control and POS systems, with a knack for fostering team unity and leadership. Achieved a notable increase in employee retention and customer repeat business through exceptional service management and engagement strategies. Focused Assistant Store Manager known for creating stunning merchandise displays and improving revenue for location. Offering exemplary writing and oral communication skills. Experience in diverse retail environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Autotire (Monroe)
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Implemented loss prevention tactics to deter thefts while maintaining a welcoming environment for all customers.
  • Increased employee retention, training staff in effective customer service techniques and product knowledge.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.

Laborer Technician

Express Employment
02.2017 - 05.2017

Logistics: order picker,loading with stand-up forklift and electric pallet jack. Staging merchandise and wrapping and then staging in areas for transport by semi. Cleaning machines for daily safe use, also the work areas. Machine operator (diecast, grinder, sander, robotic welder, punch\press) quality control of all manufactured products to meet and exceed manufacturers specifications. Assisted skilled tradespeople as required, gaining valuable experience across multiple disciplines.

Part Time Sales

O Reilly Automotive Inc
10.2016 - 12.2016

Retail Sales, cash register, planograms, customer assistance and installation of certain items, stocking, cleaning store, commerical order puller and delivery driver. Providing excellent customer service.


Commercial Parts Professional

Advance Auto Parts
04.2016 - 09.2016

Servicing shops with parts for customer vehicles, installing our racks in their shop with frequently needed parts, store inventory maintenance to ensure all needed parts were present. Responsible for billing, collecting of payment, returnable parts and cores.

Paratransit Service Worker, Fueler/Mover

Metro (Bi-State)
10.2003 - 08.2013

Daily maintenance of a fleet ensuring ready for daily service (fueling, checking/adding/changing all fluids, washing, pre tripping and inspections of damages to vehicles, tire changes when needed

Senior Sales Manager

AutoZone
04.1998 - 04.2016

Opening/Closing store, daily paperwork, register reconciliations, banking (deposits/change orders) inventory matrix, adjustments, shipping/receiving, customer service, supervising a crew of 3-5 ensuring daily/weekly tasks were completed, as well as daily and weekly shipment were stocked properly. Planograms, cycle counts, display window sign and monthly sales ads. Making sure that the customer had a great experience and would return to my store.

Front End Supervisor

Builders Square
03.1996 - 06.1998
  • Maintained a clean and organized front-end area to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed customer returns and exchanges efficiently, ensuring a smooth process for both customers and employees.
  • Monitored cashier performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Monitored cash drawers in [Number] checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and local regulations through regular audits of cash registers, transaction records, and employee behaviors on duty.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High
St Louis Mo
05.1998

Automotive

Parkway West Senior High
Chesterfield, MO
1997

Skills

  • Customer Service and Engagement
  • Retail Operations
  • Inventory Control
  • Customer Relations
  • POS systems operations
  • Store operations
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Stock management
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Customer Service Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • POS Systems

Autos (anything)

Love working on and rebuilding things

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Autotire (Monroe)
05.2017 - 01.2018

Laborer Technician

Express Employment
02.2017 - 05.2017

Part Time Sales

O Reilly Automotive Inc
10.2016 - 12.2016

Commercial Parts Professional

Advance Auto Parts
04.2016 - 09.2016

Paratransit Service Worker, Fueler/Mover

Metro (Bi-State)
10.2003 - 08.2013

Senior Sales Manager

AutoZone
04.1998 - 04.2016

Front End Supervisor

Builders Square
03.1996 - 06.1998

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High

Automotive

Parkway West Senior High
Jason Smith