Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
OfficeManager

Joshua Poston

Lafayette ,LA

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Home Depot
09.2019 - Current
  • Supervised and evaluated staff of 100+ associates to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted weekly walk-throughs with store manager to discuss interior visual displays and store window presentation.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
  • Logged operational documents, store-to-store transfers and shipment receipts as set forth in company policy.
  • Managed workload and task demand between corporate guidelines and staff abilities.

Department Supervisor With Keys

Home Depot
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
  • Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
  • Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.

Flooring Sales Specialist

Home Depot
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Demonstrated features of different floor options and overcame objections with knowledgeable responses.
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
  • Maintained in-depth understanding of all available brands and types of flooring available to customers.
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate floor types and styles.

Department Supervisor With Keys

Lowe's
03.2014 - 07.2017
  • Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tara High School
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Report Generation

  • Hourly shift management

  • Partnership Building

  • Team Development

  • Employee Training

  • Project Management

  • Customer Service Management

  • Store Merchandising

  • Store displays

Certification

  • SIx Sigma White Belt Training
  • Six Sigma White Belt - Retail Focus
  • ASM Advanced Development

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Home Depot
09.2019 - Current

Department Supervisor With Keys

Home Depot
10.2017 - 09.2019

Flooring Sales Specialist

Home Depot
07.2017 - 10.2017

Department Supervisor With Keys

Lowe's
03.2014 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Tara High School
Joshua Poston