Katelyn Cornell
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Store Manager at Garage Clothing USA with a proven track record in driving sales growth and enhancing customer experience. Skilled in strategic merchandising and team leadership, I successfully mentored staff, improved retention, and implemented loss prevention tactics, resulting in increased profitability and a positive work environment.
Experienced with team leadership, customer service, and operational efficiency. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance store performance and staff productivity. Track record of fostering positive, results-driven environment.
Retail management professional with solid track record in optimizing store operations and delivering high-quality customer service. Proven ability to lead teams and adapt to changing business needs. Focused on driving sales and maintaining collaborative work environment.
Professional in retail management with solid background in operations and leadership. Known for optimizing store performance through effective team collaboration and strategic planning. Strong in inventory management, customer service, and staff training. Adaptable to changing environments, ensuring consistent achievement of business goals.
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.
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Garage Clothing USA
09.2019 - Current
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Increased employee retention, training staff in effective customer service techniques and product knowledge.
- Implemented loss prevention tactics to deter thefts while maintaining a welcoming environment for all customers.
- Delivered consistent sales growth by identifying opportunities for promotions and cross-selling products to customers.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members while providing constructive feedback resulting in enhanced productivity levels.
- Maximized profits by negotiating better deals with vendors and reducing shrinkage through loss prevention strategies.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Somerset, NJ06-2020
Associate of Science - Business Management
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Customer experience
- Customer service and engagement
- Retail operations
- Inventory control
- Customer relations
- Store organization
- Time management
- Team building and leadership
- Store opening and closing
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
At Garage Clothing, I got hired as a sales associate. About a year into being a sales associate, my store manager at the time saw I had potential to be a manager. I then got promoted to a key holder. After a year of being a key holder, I then got promoted to a assistant store manager and that is the position I currently am working in now.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekSoftware
Windows
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Garage Clothing USA
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Associate of Science - Business Management
Raritan Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Kean University
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