Jesse Drafs
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Talented Assistant Manager with analytical and driven approach to continuous improvement. Supports store operations leadership with knowledgeable, efficient assistance while supervising team members and promoting positive behaviors. Good financial sense with top-notch planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Goodwill Colorado
Fountain, Colorado
03.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new staff for the store team.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service standards and procedures.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize theft and ensure store security.
Sales Representative
Kellogg's Snacks
Everett, WA
11.2009 - 06.2015
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Configured and arranged up-to-date advertising and marketing displays, creatively placed merchandise on counters or tables to promote visibility and sales.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
Merchandising Manager
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
Bellingham, WA
11.2002 - 07.2009
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Designed floor layouts, product displays and shelving layouts to maximize sales and influence customer purchasing habits.
- Coordinated staff schedules and other labor activities to foster seamless delivery of service.
- Executed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating and prioritizing tasks.
- Developed pricing promotions and markdowns to meet sales and margin targets.
Education
Merchandising And Buying Operations
Kellogg's Merchandising
Seattle, WA 09.2010
GED -
Mt Baker Senior High
Deming, WA06.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Engineering Technology
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WASkills
- Product Management and Pricing
- Territory Sales
- Product Merchandising and Distribution
- Merchandising Proficiency
- Effective Customer Upselling
- People Skills
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Goodwill Colorado
03.2021 - Current
Sales Representative
Kellogg's Snacks
11.2009 - 06.2015
Merchandising Manager
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
11.2002 - 07.2009
Merchandising And Buying Operations
Kellogg's Merchandising
GED -
Mt Baker Senior High
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Engineering Technology
Bellingham Technical College