Joseph Plets
Macomb,Michigan
Summary
Customer-oriented store manager offering several years of experience in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Lumberjack
Saint Clair, Michigan
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed daily store operations and ensured efficient workflow among staff.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service standards.
- Oversaw inventory management and maintained accurate stock levels.
Store Manager
Tractor Supply Co.
New Haven, MI
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Successfully completed Store Manager Training
- Traveled to multiple stores to correct operational issues.
- Assisted as an auditor on several store inventories
Store Manager
Bed Bath and Beyond
Westland, MI
05.2004 - 06.2021
- Successfully Managed and exceeded goals in multiple locations.
- Lead all recruiting, interviewing, hiring, development programs, disciplinary, training, performance management, employment relations and termination activities.
- Developed multiple individuals resulting in those individuals taking on additional tasks including promotions.
Store Manager
Target Corporation
Walled Lake, MI
05.1993 - 05.2004
- Supervise all daily operations with annual sales exceeding $32 million in addition to providing P&L Management for an 'AA' store with an annual volume of $45 million
- Established and implemented short and long term goals including strategies for attainment
- Reduced team member and guest accidents by 63% netting over $22,000 to the stores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MISkills
- Sales and Merchandising
- Risk Management
- Logistics and Business Analysis
- Profit and Loss Reporting
- Operational Procedures
- Inventory Management
- Team Development
- Customer service
- Sales forecasting
Timeline
Store Manager
Lumberjack
07.2024 - 07.2025
Store Manager
Tractor Supply Co.
07.2022 - 01.2024
Store Manager
Bed Bath and Beyond
05.2004 - 06.2021
Store Manager
Target Corporation
05.1993 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Central Michigan University