JoshuaBlake Giddens
Hephzibah,GA
Summary
Passionate retail professional with over 10 years of experience in driving sales growth, leading high-performance teams, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Expert in merchandising strategy and associate development, with demonstrated success in improving store operations. Also have 10 years of experience in the pharmacy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Emerging Store Manager
Walgreens
07.2023 - Current
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Shift Leader
Walgreens
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
04.2012 - 08.2022
- Implemented innovative solutions to optimize workflow efficiency within the pharmacy team.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations for increased efficiency and accuracy in medication dispensing.
- Established trust with patients by safeguarding their confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA regulations.
- Managed inventory effectively, minimizing waste while ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted service.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa, FL05-2016
High School Diploma -
Colquitt County High School
Moultrie, GA05-2010
Skills
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Store operations
- Performance evaluation
- Visual merchandising
- Store presentation
- Shift scheduling
- Staff recruitment
- Customer loyalty
- Store compliance
- Problem-solving skills
- HIPAA
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Advanced math skills
- Pharmacy operations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Team building
Timeline
Emerging Store Manager
Walgreens
07.2023 - Current
Shift Leader
Walgreens
08.2022 - 07.2023
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
04.2012 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Ultimate Medical Academy
High School Diploma -
Colquitt County High School