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Joel Trepel

Florence,KY

Summary

Skilled Operations Manager talented at improving team performance through innovative management techniques. Offers thoughtful, comprehensive and constructive feedback to staff members to promote productivity and company loyalty.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Petsmart, LLC
10.2017 - Current
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Developed company initiatives for ongoing store maintenance and increasing efficiency in operations procedures.

Operations Manager

Remke Markets
10.2010 - 09.2017
  • Coordinated purchases, inventory levels for increased profitability and revenue.
  • Cross trained in multiple departments to properly execute necessary service levels.
  • Managed and maintained all aspects of a retail environment.

Operations Manager

Bigg's Supermarkets
10.2003 - 10.2010
  • Managed purchasing, inventory levels, payroll costs and staffing needs for 10 different departments on a weekly basis.
  • Re-located to three locations for companies goals and vision.
  • Promoted to operations manager within two years of service.

General Manager

Drug Emporium
10.1997 - 10.2003
  • Directly responsible for all operations of $10 million dollars in revenues annually.
  • Implemented cost savings in loss prevention, accounts payable/receivable to less than 2% of sales.
  • Re-located to 5 different locations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, KY
10.2003

8 week course - Behavioral Science

Zinger-Miller School
Cincinnati, OH

Medical Billing/Coding - Base courses for Medical Billing and Coding degree

National College
Florence, KY

Skills

  • Supervision
  • Process Improvement
  • Dedicated
  • Flexible
  • Personable
  • Analytical
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Operational knowledge of hydraulic equipment
  • Operational knowledge of tow motors
  • Operational knowledge of lifts
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude
  • Excellent construction aptitude
  • Base maintenance experience
  • Experienced in Office
  • Experienced in Excel

Accomplishments

Supervised team up to 45 staff members., Reduced operational cost 5% of budget., Controlled payroll costs 250 basis points under budget., Maintained big box retail units of up to 165,000 sq. ft.

Interests

  • Cooking
  • Avid Reader
  • DIY and Home Improvement

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Petsmart, LLC
10.2017 - Current

Operations Manager

Remke Markets
10.2010 - 09.2017

Operations Manager

Bigg's Supermarkets
10.2003 - 10.2010

General Manager

Drug Emporium
10.1997 - 10.2003

8 week course - Behavioral Science

Zinger-Miller School

Medical Billing/Coding - Base courses for Medical Billing and Coding degree

National College

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point