JOHN WEPPLER
Pomona,CA
Summary
Hands-on Project Manager recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Project Manager
Party City
Rockaway, NJ
06.2016 - Current
- Supervise on-site store remodels and new store setups.
- Created retail displays to highlight particular products, and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
- Taught and supervised store personnel to build fixtures per specifications.
- Taught and supervised store teams to set planograms and stock aisles according to Party City standards and expectations.
- Communicated daily updates of store progress with all levels of company management.
- Assisted store management with training store team members on store operations.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Store Team Leader
BIG LOTS
Duarte, CA
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed the day to day operations of the store
- I am responsible for P&L performance, Shrink, Scheduling and the overall Customer Service Experience
- Responsible for the training and development of my team which includes 4 assistant team leaders and 17 associates
- Reduced Shrink from 3.82% in 2014 to 1.85% for 2015
- Currently the District Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Dock to Stock process
- Responsible for training store teams in my district to properly plan and execute truck unloading procedures and processes, to be more efficient
- Achieved Sales Plan and profit numbers in all Quarters since joining Big Lots
Project Manager
TOYS R US
Wayne, NJ
01.2008 - 03.2014
- Directed the execution of site activities for both new openings and refurbishments.
- Provided training to store teams on merchandising and signing standards.
- Delivered regular updates to business partners on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Orchestrated the renovation of 15 individual retail locations.
- Supervised 20+ new store openings ranging from Big Box, Permanent Outlet and seasonal Express stores, upholding brand image
- Implemented fixture change strategies across 600 locations, ensuring seamless operations.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
Store Manager (Director)
TOYS R US
Pomona, Tustin, CA
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Continued)
- Partnered with Visual department, creating store-specific visual plan and reducing long-term production costs for 600 stores
- Visited stores and provided feedback and instruction, supporting company initiatives
- Oversaw day-to-day store operations including management and staff training, P&L awareness, customer service, effective schedule writing, and merchandising standards
- Acted as mentor to other district stores and assisted with execution of projects
- Recruited, trained, and developed store team
- Trained staff in outstanding customer service, driving sales and customer satisfaction and exceeding annual company goals
- Coached new managers on store procedures and policies, standardizing and executing company procedures across departments
- Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies, maintaining business continuity, controlling payroll expenses, and sustaining staff quality of life and job satisfaction
- Governed succession planning and staff development needs, enhancing morale and accountability and reducing turnover
- Collaborated with district manager, devising and building brand awareness
- Facilitated timely project execution and contained budgetary constraints by providing in-store project planning and implementation training.
Manager (Asst. Manager)
Toys R
Monrovia, Us
Remodel Manager
, Paramus NJ
Store Director (Store Manager)
, Ontario
Asst. Director
Palm Desert
Tustin, Culver City, CA
Education
Business degree -
Mt. San Antonio Jr. College
Skills
- Work flow planning
- Project tracking
- Task prioritization
- Construction management
- Project planning
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Planning and scheduling
- Accurate cash handling
- Communication Skills
- Retail Inventory Management
- Training
- Leadership
- MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat
- Project management
- Staff training and motivation
- Customer relations
Affiliations
USMC Reserves, 1985 – 1993
Timeline
Store Project Manager
Party City
06.2016 - Current
Store Team Leader
BIG LOTS
09.2014 - 06.2016
Project Manager
TOYS R US
01.2008 - 03.2014
Store Manager (Director)
TOYS R US
01.2004 - 01.2008
Manager (Asst. Manager)
Toys R
Remodel Manager
Store Director (Store Manager)
Asst. Director
Palm Desert
Business degree -
Mt. San Antonio Jr. College