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Jerry Rooney

New Port Richey,FL

Summary

30 Years of professional sales and management experience. Dynamic Store Manager committed to recruiting exceptional sales associates and ensuring seamless, efficient, and successful store operations. Expertise in fostering a collaborative team environment that drives productivity and consistently surpasses performance goals. Recognized for leadership abilities and analytical problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of effective team building and management success. Passionate about creating a positive shopping experience while maximizing operational efficiency and driving sales growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Rooney Restorations
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed and performed day-to-day business operations.

Store Manager

International Diamond Center
11.2017 - 12.2024
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.

•. Increased sales from 6 million to 12 million in 4 years

District Manager ( Jared the Galleria of Jewelry )

Signet Jewelers
06.2015 - 11.2017
  • Oversaw 13 stores in South Florida. Exceeded sales targets with well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching .
  • Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
  • Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.

General Manager ( Jared the Galleria of Jewelry)

Signet Jewelers
02.2014 - 06.2015
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.

General Manager ( Jared the Galleria of Jewelry )

Signet Jewelers
07.2012 - 01.2014
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.

Assistant Manager ( Jared the Galleria of Jewelry)

Signet Jewelers
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.

Diamond Department Manager

Signet Jewelers
07.2010 - 07.2011

Timepiece Department Manager

Signet Jewelers
07.2009 - 07.2010

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Physical Education

State University of New York College At Brockport
Brockport, NY

Skills

  • 30 years of sales expertise
  • Goals and performance
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Relationship building and management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Rooney Restorations
11.2024 - Current

Store Manager

International Diamond Center
11.2017 - 12.2024

District Manager ( Jared the Galleria of Jewelry )

Signet Jewelers
06.2015 - 11.2017

General Manager ( Jared the Galleria of Jewelry)

Signet Jewelers
02.2014 - 06.2015

General Manager ( Jared the Galleria of Jewelry )

Signet Jewelers
07.2012 - 01.2014

Assistant Manager ( Jared the Galleria of Jewelry)

Signet Jewelers
07.2011 - 07.2012

Diamond Department Manager

Signet Jewelers
07.2010 - 07.2011

Timepiece Department Manager

Signet Jewelers
07.2009 - 07.2010

Bachelor Of Science - Physical Education

State University of New York College At Brockport