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Jennifer Murtaugh

Lansing,Illinois

Summary

High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with an organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Oreilly Auto Pats
09.2020 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.

Education

Associate of Arts - Sociology

South Suburban College
South Holland, IL
04.2026

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Financial Statements
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Staff Training
  • Cost Management
  • Sales Activities
  • Inventory Management
  • Shift Checklists
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Teams and Facsimiles

Hobbies

Summertime Girls softball coach. Season is at its end.

Timeline

Store Manager

Oreilly Auto Pats
09.2020 - Current

Associate of Arts - Sociology

South Suburban College
Jennifer Murtaugh