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Kathryn Bennett

Edmond,OK

Summary

Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Caseys General Stores
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
05.2020 - 09.2025
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
  • Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
  • Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
  • Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
  • Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies.
  • Trained and mentored staff, fostering a high-performance culture and enhancing customer service skills.

General Manager

Loves Travel Stop
McCloud, OK
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
  • Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
  • Directed daily operations to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Led staff training initiatives to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
  • Developed strategic marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive customer traffic.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.

Assistant Store Manager

Loves Country Store
Guthrie , OK
04.2013 - 07.2019

Assisted in opening a new store by building a successful team and devoted customer base, achieving the promotion of Restaurant Manager at the corporate office store in Oklahoma City as a result. Used critical thinking and communication skills to build a strong team, elevating the restaurant sales to the highest in the district which secured the promotion of Assistant Manager.

  • Trained and mentored staff, enhancing team performance and customer service skills.
  • 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.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edmond
Edmond, OK
05-1999

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Trustworthy
  • Proactive self-starter
  • Supportive team participant
  • Visual merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • Sales planning
  • Communication
  • Maintain cash flow/books
  • Customer engagement
  • Training and mentoring
  • Store opening and closing
  • Friendly and positive
  • Retail inventory management
  • Store merchandising
  • Cash management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Staff supervision
  • Employee scheduling
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Relationship building and management
  • Visionary problem solver
  • Order management
  • Team development
  • Bank deposit procedures
  • Loss prevention procedures
  • Flexible schedule
  • Delegating work

Timeline

Store Manager

Caseys General Stores
05.2020 - 09.2025

General Manager

Loves Travel Stop
09.2018 - 05.2020

Assistant Store Manager

Loves Country Store
04.2013 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Edmond
Kathryn Bennett