Kellee Buchanan
Tacoma,WA
Summary
A seasoned manager offering 35+ years of experience in a large retail setting. i am highly skilled in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Biglots
Tacoma, WA
05.2006 - Current
- Project manager for 7 store locations setups and openings.
- Responsible for all aspects of the business, including staffing, payroll, scheduling, shrink control, managing, and maximizing all financial opportunities of the store.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Maintained high store standards in merchandising, visual presentation, and store cleanliness and safety.
Store Manager
Saars Market Place
Tacoma, WA
06.1996 - 05.2006
- Managed 40+ employees within the 7 departments of the store.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to negotiate better prices.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stadium
Tacoma, WASkills
- Project Management
- Team Building and Leadership
- Employee supervision and motivation
- Multitasking and Organization
- Maximizing profitability
- Customer Service
- Budgeting and cost control
- Strategic planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Store Manager
Biglots
05.2006 - Current
Store Manager
Saars Market Place
06.1996 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Stadium
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