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John A Jones
Radcliff,KY
Summary
Professional retail management professional with proven track record in leading store operations and driving sales growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and staff training, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Enthusiastic about creating positive shopping experience and optimizing store performance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Big Lots
01.2016 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers with a 96% top rating on customer surveys.
- Completed routine store inventories while leader and controller over all district inventories.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly provided constructive feedback coaching opportunities improvement recognition outstanding achievements.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Reduced shrinkage levels by closely monitoring security measures, conducting staff training, and implementing loss prevention initiatives.
- SME in all categories for the district.
- Project manager in new store openings.
- Acting DM while DM was on vacation.
Assistant Manager
Wal-Mart Supercenter
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Performed Co and Store manager duties while over seeing over 250 employees of an 80+ million dollar location.
- Expert in all operations of company and governmental compliance.
- Assisted stores in the district to fix breakdowns in procedures identifying and solving issues.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Firearms Manager
Cabela's
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Member of management in an elite retail store with sales of 45 million
- Successfully manages a retail location of 88,000 plus square feet
- Manage the staffing and training of specialized NICS and firearms
- Manage all aspects of compliance in firearms protecting store standings
- Responsible for 16% of total store sales with continued growth
- Manage all aspects of the P&L while growing profits
- Develop all employees to deliver legendary customer service
- Developed strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies, fostering community engagement and trust.
Store Manager
Sporter Express Gun Store
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Grew the business from one location to two locations
- Grew Sales 234% over same period last year
- Increased Product line to offset seasonal sales
- Grew the company from 1000 sq ft to 4000 sq ft
- Enhanced the customer experience levels resulting in increased sales and profit
- Oversaw and ran all operational aspects
- Managed all files pertaining to 4473s, FFL Transfers and Class 3
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Store Manager
Office Depot
01.1998 - 01.2011
- Store Manager of a 9 million plus retail store
- Managed all aspects of staffing and personnel with greater than 30 employees
- Led the region in key categories and ranked top 20 in the company
- Experienced merchandiser in all areas of retail
- Experienced in store openings and major remodels
Crew Chief/Aviation
Army National Guard
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Responsible for a fleet of Blackhawk helicopter that averaged $16mil each
- Managed all aspects of personnel and troops within the helicopter and those with lesser rank
- Several accommodations and merit awards for performing above and beyond responsibilities
Loss Prevention/Support Manager
Wal-mart
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Managed all aspects of store safety
- Managed all loss controls internal and external
- Conducted store reviews and training to prevent loss
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance and coaching to enhance their skillsets and career progression potential.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration, Criminal Justice
Washburn University
Topeka, KS01-1993
Skills
- Sales management
- Inventory control
- Regulatory compliance
- P&L management
- Strategic planning
- Operational efficiency
- Store operations
- Policies and procedures
- Leadership development
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Paid sick leavePaid time off401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsTimeline
Store Manager
Big Lots
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Manager
Wal-Mart Supercenter
01.2015 - 01.2016
Firearms Manager
Cabela's
01.2013 - 01.2015
Store Manager
Sporter Express Gun Store
01.2011 - 01.2013
Store Manager
Office Depot
01.1998 - 01.2011
Crew Chief/Aviation
Army National Guard
01.1993 - 01.1999
Loss Prevention/Support Manager
Wal-mart
01.1992 - 01.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration, Criminal Justice
Washburn University
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