Joseph Rajewski
Westchester,IL
Summary
Store Manager with a strong focus on quality, adept at establishing clear guidelines and targeted goals to enhance revenue growth, team efficiency, and customer loyalty. Expertise in recruiting, hiring, training, and motivating high-performing teams to exceed objectives consistently. Proven track record as a motivational leader and strategic planner, with strong analytical problem-solving skills in retail environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
UNTUCKit
Oak Brook, IL
07.2021 - Current
- Greeted guests promptly while assessing shopping needs through open-ended questions.
- Connected with customers daily, gathering feedback for tailored assistance.
- Delivered comprehensive information on product features to facilitate informed purchasing.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising and promotional enhancements.
- Enhanced product relevance via effective distribution, merchandising, and display methods.
- Led 14 stores as Midwest Visual Captain to implement visual standards.
- Achieved recognition as one of top 10 stores in sales over past three years.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Barbara's Bookstore
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Created window and in-store displays for retail businesses and managed store overall appearance to market products effectively, deliver visual appeal and stimulate sales.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
- Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
Assistant Store Manager/Custom Print Manager
Papyrus- Schurman Retail Group
Oak Brook, Illinois
11.2009 - 02.2020
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
Jewelry Sales Associate/Watch Specialist
Finlay Fine Jewelry, Carson Pirie Scott
Lombard, Illinois
04.2007 - 01.2009
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Assessed assigned areas and displays to maintain presentable condition, restocking and reorganizing merchandise as needed.
- Generated brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales.
Retail Sales Associate/Special Events Manager
Anna’s Hallmark
LaGrange, Illinois
06.2003 - 04.2007
- Staged merchandise and stocked sales floor to stimulate impulse sales.
- Improved profitability by executing daily, weekly and monthly floor plan changes.
- Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies.
- Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
- Increased store sales by cross-selling complementary items.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILHigh School Diploma -
Marist High School
Chicago, IL05.2003
Skills
- Store display management
- Partner collaboration
- Visual Merchandising
- Management
- Driving business growth
- Creating store processes
- Building brand awareness
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Staff oversight
- Store growth planning
References
Ryan Jeffery
Midwest Market Manager
330-591-5136
Erin Storr
Co Custom Print Manager
708-927-3746
Kerry Som
Visual Merchandising Partner
603-451-4934
Timeline
Store Manager
UNTUCKit
07.2021 - Current
Visual Merchandising Manager
Barbara's Bookstore
03.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Store Manager/Custom Print Manager
Papyrus- Schurman Retail Group
11.2009 - 02.2020
Jewelry Sales Associate/Watch Specialist
Finlay Fine Jewelry, Carson Pirie Scott
04.2007 - 01.2009
Retail Sales Associate/Special Events Manager
Anna’s Hallmark
06.2003 - 04.2007
Some College (No Degree) -
Moraine Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Marist High School