Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Kum & Go\Maverk
Bismarck, ND
10/16/20 - Current
Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for contious
Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and developed action plans for implementation.
Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
Willmar, Detroit Lakes, Marshall, MN
01.2000 - 09.2006
Developed strategies for increasing store profitability by analyzing financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise.
Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
Conducted regular performance reviews with staff members to assess individual progress and set goals for future development.
Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
Department Manager/Support Manager
Walmart
Bismarck, Grand Forks, Hutchinson, ND, MN
06.1995 - 12.1999
Lead and manage a team of 5or more employees in the Department, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
Assisted Human Resources in recruiting qualified candidates for open positions within the Department.
Ensured compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
Conducted regular performance reviews to monitor progress of individual employees.
Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly and professionally.
Cultivated talented team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching, and teaching skills.
Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Bismarck, ND
08.1993 - 06.1995
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
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