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Josh Nicewarner

Bridgeport,WV

Summary

High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

STAR FURNITURE COMPANY
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.

Sales Associate

STAR FURNITURE COMPANY
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Warehouse Associate/Supervisor

STAR FURNITURE COMPANY
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Teacher/Coach

Harrison County Board Of Education
08.2006 - 08.2017
  • Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
  • Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
  • Trained and mentored new coaches on fundamentals of coaching to apply best practices and strategies.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Goals and Performance
  • Team Leadership
  • Sales Expertise
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Store Manager

STAR FURNITURE COMPANY
02.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

STAR FURNITURE COMPANY
03.2021 - 02.2022

Warehouse Associate/Supervisor

STAR FURNITURE COMPANY
08.2017 - 04.2018

Teacher/Coach

Harrison County Board Of Education
08.2006 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Fairmont State University
Josh Nicewarner