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Josh Greff

Buckeye,AZ

Summary

Dynamic and competitive leader with nearly 20 years of leadership experience, and a proven track record in customer service/retail. Looking for a great company to stay long term and grow with.

I enhance team performance and customer satisfaction through expert training and development, along with attention to detail, effective multitasking, prioritization, problem solving and time management, making me well rounded. I have developed several store managers with three currently in the district. Working as a team to drive tangible results in a positive team culture is my favorite.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

District Trainer / General Manager

Party City
11.2019 - Current
  • Training the new general managers in the district, as well as overseeing the district when needed.
  • Partnering with the district manager to assist underperforming stores and leaders with prioritization and guidance from loss prevention to culture and prioritization.
  • Managed up to 40+ employees successfully in a fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback, driving great results even through tough payroll.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Established performance metrics to evaluate the impact of training initiatives on individual growth and organizational success.
  • Oversaw all loss prevention and safety procedures to ensure they are up to standards .
  • Boosted employee retention by having engaging and effective huddles and meetings, which increased job satisfaction and standards.
  • Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Enhanced employee skill sets through development and execution of comprehensive training curriculums.

General Manager

Party City
10.2015 - 11.2019
  • Fostered a customer first environment through great training and team collaboration.
  • Implemented the companies vision and strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Had the best in stocks in the district averaging 97% full store, due to great ordering and inventory controls, resulting in great sales and satisfaction.
  • Set the highest standards and routines to make the store successful.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Led the district to have the least outs through great inventory practices and ordering.

Assistant General Manager

Party City
04.2012 - 10.2015
  • Making sure seasonal presentation is to the highest standards.
  • Ensuring all tasks being complete on time, and exceed expectations.
  • In charge of recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding processes for new employees.
  • Mentored up to 30 staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
  • Improved employee morale through recognition programs that acknowledged individual achievements and team successes.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
  • Managed team schedule with an eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.

Assistant Manager

Party City
10.2006 - 04.2012
  • Improved customer satisfaction driving 87% on surveys by proper development and coaching.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maryvale High School
Phoenix, AZ
05-2007

Skills

  • Customer oriented
  • Proven trainer and developer
  • Team engaged, driving results
  • Multitasking abilities, problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team motivated
  • Task prioritization
  • Proficient at excel, open office and a quick learner
  • 75 wpm

Accomplishments

  • Trained many external applicants to become general managers along with internally promoting several from my stores.
  • Saw a 16% sales increase my first full year as general manager, with 8.3% coming from average sale increase. Often on top 5 list in profitability in the region.
  • Brought the Scottsdale location from 9th in sales in the district to 4th in 3 years.
  • Consistently leading metrics like survey satisfaction setting a record with 53 surveys in a week, and over 1,200 surveys for the year.
  • Crushing in store deliveries year after year and also getting a record of 106 in just one week, over 1,400 for the year.
  • Top average sales increase and total amount over the last five years at the Scottsdale location. Metrics are my favorite, and my passion for them and all results, are contagious with the team.
  • Tested new company initiatives, and improving upon.
  • Upholding standards and policy for inventory management and shrink through following proper loss prevention standards, minimizing internal, external, and office shrink.
  • Upon the lowest turnover year after year due to hiring the best and fostering a productive, but friendly and fun work environment.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

District Trainer / General Manager

Party City
11.2019 - Current

General Manager

Party City
10.2015 - 11.2019

Assistant General Manager

Party City
04.2012 - 10.2015

Assistant Manager

Party City
10.2006 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Maryvale High School
Josh Greff