Reliable manager with a record of successfully contributing to team goals. Inventory management and merchandising experience. Highly successful at meeting daily, weekly and monthly sales goals in a competitive sales environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
District Sales Manager
Spirit Halloween
07.2016 - 11.2022
Executed marketing kits and updates
Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet needs of store.
Hired, trained and evaluated Store managers and Assistant Managers.
Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
Reported to district manager regarding all store and staff issues.
Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics.
Communicated company initiatives and direction effectively to store level.
Assisted in building and end of season for numerous stores.
Worked with town officials to obtain permits for occupancy and pass inspections.
Worked two years as Store Manager prior, giving me first hand insight on realistic expectations of performance and finding training needs quickly.
Oversaw some top performing stores in company, set company record for highest volume district in 2021.
Top performing district in North East in raising money for charity 3 years consecutively
Store Manager
GameStop
01.2016 - 01.2017
Reported to district manager regarding all store and staff issues.
Conducted store inventories throughout my district.
Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet needs of store.
Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule.
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
Trained, coached and mentored staff.
Executed company marketing initiatives and created merchandising displays.
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
01.2016 - 09.2016
Communicated openly and honestly with management team during each shift to ensure operations ran smoothly.
Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers.
Greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
Received and delivered quality products to restaurant from supply warehouse in timely manner.
Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperatures.
Communicated with other kitchen team members to ensure food was prepared correctly and on time.
Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
Department Manager
Walmart Supercenter
05.2000 - 09.2012
Answered customer inquiries regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
Organized and tracked departmental receipt flow for new and reordered merchandise.
Scheduled and led weekly department meetings for all employees.
Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet needs of department.
Reported to store manager regarding all store and staff issues.
Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays.
Organized displays to maintain visual appeal of department.
Trained and served as peer coach for new sales associates.
Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
Inventory control, ordering merchandise, price changes and feature tracking.
Education
GED -
B.M.C Durfee High School
Fall River, MA
10.2002
Skills
Personnel development
Customer relations
Goal-oriented
Strategic thinker
Empowers high-performing sales teams
Accomplished manager
Positive and upbeat
Store displays
Creative problem solver
Team oriented
Driven
Retail merchandising specialist
Other Skills
Independent film writer/director.
Produced four feature length films.
Winner of multiple awards.
Film "American Poltergeist" received distribution in Walmart, Best Buy and Amazon.