KATRINA COSATO
Riverside,CA
Summary
Results driven retail management professional with ten plus years of leadership experience overseeing store operations, team development, inventory control, and financial performance in high-volume retail environments. Proven ability to drive sales growth, control labor and shrink, manage P&L performance, and build high-performing teams while maintaining operational excellence and brand standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Tree
Riverside, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Partner with Store Manager to analyze sales trends, KPIs, and P&L performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Prepare and distribute weekly P&L and performance reports, ensuring adherence to internal controls and company policies.
- Oversee cash handling, safe management, and register accountability, consistently minimizing discrepancies.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives, reinforcing company policies and driving team engagement and retention.
- Conduct routine store audits and operational assessments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Manage inventory flow, stock levels, and backroom organization to reduce shrink and improve in-stock availability.
Closing Team Lead
Target
Coraopolis, PA
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed nightly store operations, ensuring sales goals, fulfillment targets (SFS/OPU), and brand standards were consistently met.
- Managed operational KPIs, labor efficiency, and workload planning to support profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Served as key liaison between departments, improving communication and execution of company initiatives.
- Led and coached team members, fostering accountability, problem-solving, and performance improvement.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to share best practices and support store-wide operational success.
Inventory Control (DFC) Supervisor
The Home Depot
Moreno Valley, CA
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Led inventory control operations within a distribution facility, improving workflow efficiency and reducing process disruptions.
- Resolved system and WMS issues impacting product flow, ensuring accurate inventory and operational continuity.
- Partnered with AP, vendors, and internal teams to maintain compliance with company standards and loss prevention protocols.
- Directed process improvement initiatives that enhanced productivity and operational consistency.
Logistics Supervisor
Harbor Freight Tools
Moreno Valley, CA
01.2014 - 06.2020
- Served as Leader on Duty, managing daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, safety compliance, and cleanliness standards.
- Oversaw freight processing, inventory flow, cycle counts, and physical inventories to maintain accuracy and availability.
- Implemented safety and loss prevention initiatives, reducing workplace incidents and inventory loss.
- Supported merchandising execution, planograms, and product placement to drive sales performance.
Education
Associates degree - Business Management
Moreno Valley College
06.2019
Bachelors degree - Computer Graphics
The Art Institute of Los Angeles
08.2018
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Tree
03.2025 - Current
Closing Team Lead
Target
01.2024 - 03.2025
Inventory Control (DFC) Supervisor
The Home Depot
06.2020 - 01.2024
Logistics Supervisor
Harbor Freight Tools
01.2014 - 06.2020
Associates degree - Business Management
Moreno Valley College
Bachelors degree - Computer Graphics
The Art Institute of Los Angeles