Jodie Starnes
63 Egypt Rd,TN
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Softlines Manager
Academy Sports + Outdoors
08.2022 - Current
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Optimized scheduling practices for the softlines department to ensure adequate staffing levels during peak hours without compromising budget constraints.
- Led a team of sales associates to consistently achieve monthly sales targets through effective communication and motivation techniques.
- Reduced employee turnover rates by fostering a positive work environment, implementing regular performance evaluations, and providing growth opportunities.
- Maintained high standards of store presentation by regularly reviewing floor layouts, signage, and cleanliness protocols.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Merchandise Team Lead
Academy Sports + Outdoors
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Optimized store layout for efficient customer flow and maximum product exposure.
- Trained new hires, ensuring all team members were well-versed in company policies and procedures.
- Streamlined in-store processes by implementing efficient merchandise receiving, processing, and replenishment systems.
- Led merchandise selection, pricing, planning and marketing.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins, and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products.
- Arranged merchandise in alignment with store planogram.
Logistics Team Lead
Academy Sports + Outdoors
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Fostered a positive work environment through employee recognition programs that acknowledged outstanding contributions from team members.
- Led a team of receivers, delegating tasks effectively to maintain smooth operations and meet deadlines.
- Reviewed purchase orders to verify accuracy, addressing any discrepancies before processing shipments.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Collaborated with other departments to expedite order processing, reducing wait times for customers.
Inventory Team Lead
Academy Sports + Outdoors
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Counted all physical inventory and generated department audit reports.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.
Apparel Team Lead
Academy Sports + Outdoors
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge, leading to improved overall performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, ensuring an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Continuously updated product knowledge, staying current on fashion trends and new arrivals to better serve customers.
- Ensured a seamless transition between seasonal trends and new product arrivals by assisting in the timely rotation and reorganization of stock displays.
- Boosted sales performance by effectively cross-selling and up-selling various apparel products.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
Education
White Station High School
Skills
Stock Replenishment
Time Management
Employee Training
Schedule oversight
Brand Management
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem-solving abilities
Merchandising Strategies
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Task Delegation
Self Motivation
Previous Positions
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, Merchandise Team Lead, 11/01/21, 08/01/22, 10 months, 7926 Giacosa Pl, Memphis, TN, 38133
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, Logistics Team Lead, 07/01/20, 11/01/21, 1 year 5 months, 7926 Giacosa Pl, Memphis, TN, 38133
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, Inventory Team Lead, 09/01/18, 07/01/20, 1 year 11 months, 7926 Giacosa Pl, Memphis, TN, 38133
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, Apparel Team Lead, 09/01/14, 09/01/18, 4 years 1 month, 7926 Giacosa Pl, Memphis, TN, 38133
Current Position
Academy Sports + Outdoors, Softlines Manager, 08/01/22, Present, 1 year 9 months, 7926 Giacosa Pl, Memphis, TN, 38133
Timeline
Softlines Manager
Academy Sports + Outdoors
08.2022 - Current
Merchandise Team Lead
Academy Sports + Outdoors
11.2021 - 08.2022
Logistics Team Lead
Academy Sports + Outdoors
07.2020 - 11.2021
Inventory Team Lead
Academy Sports + Outdoors
09.2018 - 07.2020
Apparel Team Lead
Academy Sports + Outdoors
09.2014 - 09.2018
White Station High School