Justin Starr
Orlando,FL
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Manager
Adjectives
Orlando, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Hired, on-boarded, and trained sales associates across five stores, focusing on custom furniture orders and delivery processes to improve customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily store operations and scheduled associates to ensure optimal staffing and service levels.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation.
- Monitored, edited, and authorities weekly payroll.
Assistant Bakery Manager
Publix
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Trained Associates in procedures and guidelines
- Monitored, recorded, reported, and forecasted daily sales YTD with monthly P&L
- Wrote weekly labor schedules with attention to forecasted hours, sales, and appointed roles
- Monitored and reported equipment and facility maintenance
- Analyzed KPIs for improvements in Inventory, Training, Repair Costs, and Gross Profit
General Manager
903 Mills Market
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Hired, trained, and managed employee performance, resolving terminations promptly
- Reported daily sales, budgeted weekly costs, and scheduled labor to optimize operational efficiency
- Coordinated in-store and off-site catering events across Orlando to enhance customer engagement
- Developed and created daily/seasonal menus incorporating cost analysis, functionality and seasonal variety.
Payroll Benefit Specialist/Store Educator
Whole Foods Market
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Trained new associates on orientation, policies, procedures, safety protocols, and benefits enrollment
- Audited daily schedules for absences and late-punches for department managers
- Delivered workers compensation reports and FMLA updates to corporate for compliance and record-keeping
- Contributed on-going development and reporting of training and culture for the Florida region
- Facilitated transition of associates and payroll system during corporate acquisitions to ensure seamless integration
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Writing Minor pending
Hamilton Holt- Rollins College
Associate of Science - Education,Psychology
Valencia Community College
Associate of Science - Recording Engineering
Full Sail Center
Skills
- P&Ls
- Asana
- Scheduling
- Organization
- Peer Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Performance improvement
- Flexibility
- Communication Strategies
- Employee training
- Adaptability
- Program administration
Timeline
Retail Store Manager
Adjectives
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Bakery Manager
Publix
01.2009 - 01.2020
General Manager
903 Mills Market
01.2007 - 01.2009
Payroll Benefit Specialist/Store Educator
Whole Foods Market
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English Writing Minor pending
Hamilton Holt- Rollins College
Associate of Science - Education,Psychology
Valencia Community College
Associate of Science - Recording Engineering
Full Sail Center