Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Summary
Timeline
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Justin Murdock

Retail Management
Des Moines,IA
Justin Murdock

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

TJX Companies, Marshalls
Sioux City, IA

Assistant Store Manager
08.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
  • Delegated responsibilities and demanded results.
  • Encouraged creativity and the use of different merchandising fixtures and techniques on the sales floor to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Led efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented successful strategies to increase sales and profits.
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Modeled effective leadership to gain commitment to store goals and training to exceed industry standards.
  • Maintained, cleaned and organized store to provide positive shopping experience for customers and inspiring workplace for team members.
  • Monitored and identified store losses or inconsistencies and implemented solutions to successfully achieve company goals.
  • Enforced policies and procedures and administered disciplinary action to encourage quality performance of retail staff.
  • Assisted with recruiting, hiring, educating and motivating retail team to maintain optimal staffing levels.
  • Acted as in-store sales leader and maintained strong presence on floor to build relationships with customers, support and develop team and increase revenue.

Menards

Department Lead
02.2014 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Managed team schedules, department projects and quality assurance.
  • Set up displays and trained employees on current promotions.
  • Monitored customers and employees to evaluate loss prevention risks, performance and customer service.
  • Supervised existing employees and recruited, interviewed and hired new ones.
  • Implemented corporate planograms for new department products.

Education

Iowa State University
, Ames, IA

Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration And Management
05.2000

Skills

  • Learning Strategies
  • Operational Standards & Efficiency
  • Inventory Control Procedures
  • Customer Loyalty
  • Scheduling Software
  • Point-of-Sale (POS) Software
  • Creative Strategies
  • Rewards Programs
  • Merchandising Logistics
  • Proper Staffing
  • Critical Thinking/Decision Making
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Corrective Actions
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Time Management

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.

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

TJX Companies, Marshalls
08.2018 - Current

Department Lead

Menards
02.2014 - 08.2018

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration And Management
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