Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamline operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager Trainee
Blain's Farm & Fleet
09.2024 - Current
In the management training program learning all aspects of the store
Assist other management with their daily duties by setting up planograms and assisting customers
Teach and train associates in their departments.
Provide excellent customer service to address any customer needs or wants
Assistant Store Lead
Kwik Trip Inc.
10.2023 - 09.2024
Supervise all store associates to make sure they stay on task and perform all job duties
Look at store reports and create schedules and disciplinary action when required
Conduct monthly safety meetings
Assist with inventory on a quarterly basis
Digital Coach
Wal-Mart Stores
05.2023 - 10.2023
Supervise 70 associates in the online pickup department
Manage the total store to ensure it stays on process and continuously improve store metrics
Provide excellent customer service at all times
Ensure all store associates stay on task
Perform daily meetings discussing store metrics and how to improve on those metrics
Asset Protection Assistant Store Manager
Wal-Mart Stores
11.2019 - 05.2023
Supervise store associates in multiple areas of the store
Managed the stores yearly inventory, by prepping the store and having weekly meetings leading up to inventory day. One month prior to inventory day, get with each team lead from each department and discuss ways to have a successful inventory. One week prior, start assigning pre-counts in each department.
Manage safety and compliance for the entire store
Ensure the store stays on process according to company standards
Investigate over/shorts on registers daily
Look over store P&L and accident costs and implement action plans on reducing costs by creating a pie chart of accident trends and discuss during our monthly safety team meetings
Created action plans on reducing shrink by looking at reports of lost/stolen and implement ways to help reduce shrink
Investigate internal and external theft using various tools including CCTV
Assist the District manager with internal investigations using CCTV, reports, and assist with interviewing
Conduct safety team meetings two times a month to ensure all safety standards are being followed
Train and coach associates on ways to execute the store process, and use disciplinary actions when necessary
MOD when the store manager was not currently in store.
Accounting/Data Entry
Customized Bookkeeping Solutions
05.2015 - 06.2020
Using Quick Books Online, enter bills, invoices and daily transactions from clients
Reconcile credit cards and general checking accounts on a monthly basis
Perform general office and clerical duties that include filing and ordering of business supplies
Contact clients on daily basis to inform them of any discrepancies in their accounts
Asset Protection Associate
Wal-Mart Stores
08.2019 - 11.2019
Monitor surveillance cameras throughout the store to help reduce shrink
AP-09 certified for apprehensions
Monitor the merchandise protection plan for the store and communicate with managers on any changes
Monitor the register exception report on a weekly basis to identify potential issues with shortages or overages on registers
Conduct safety tours and safety walks for new hires
Warehouse
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
01.2007 - 08.2019
Worked in AP department on weekend shift
Monitor surveillance cameras
Conducted monthly safety team meetings
Completed monthly audits and created pie charts of accident trends
Ensure OSHA compliance
Complete shift paperwork
Handle any customer or employee issues that arise during shift
Part of SIRT team
Monitor incoming and outgoing traffic at truck gate
Participate in Develop 2 Lead program
Worked as order filler on weekend shift
Operated a standing forklift between workstations
Chosen as a team leader for shift and train new employees
Participated in a management-training program that consists of working directly with current management to learn efficient and effective ways to manage
Usher / Guest Relations
Milwaukee Brewers
04.2013 - 04.2018
Greeted guests as they entered ballpark
Helped guests with any questions they had about the services and amenities within the ballpark
As Usher, helped guests find their seats and guided them in the direction they wanted to be
Performed security tasks where I inspected bags, and roved the ballpark to identify potential security or safety risks
Warehouse/Manufacturing
McDermott Cue
03.2006 - 12.2006
Worked independently running all aspects of the shipping and receiving department
Packaged pool cues for shipment and performed inventory checks on a weekly basis
Updated sales people during the day about order status
Processed orders and scheduled pickups for common carriers, international carriers and UPS Worldship
Warehouse
Ace Distribution Services
02.2000 - 03.2006
Second shift supervisor in the Parts and Accessories Department
Performed various tasks including loading and unloading trucks using forklift, process orders for shipment with the AS400 System, train employees on packing and processing orders
Night Auditor, Front Desk
Residence Inn
05.1999 - 02.2000
Worked as a front desk clerk and night auditor
As front desk clerk, checked guests in and out and took phone reservations
As night auditor, balanced the daily receipts on Excel Spreadsheet
Front Desk
Embassy Suites
01.1999 - 05.1999
Worked front desk
Duties included checking guest in and out, customer service, data entry and phone reservations
Warehouse Manager
Sports Specialists
01.1994 - 01.1999
Promoted to Warehouse manager in 1997
Supervised 13 staff, responsibilities included working with customers to correct mistakes in orders - usually done over the phone
Prior to being promoted duties included picking and packing orders, receiving, general office duties, assembly and data entry
Education
Associate in Business Management - Business Management
Waukesha County Technical College
01.2006
High School -
Germantown High School
01.1993
Skills
Shrink control
Store operations
Recruitment and hiring
Employee coaching
Customer service
Staff management
Schedule management
Operations oversight
Financial management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Time management
Excellent communication
Self motivation
Conflict resolution
Professionalism
Inventory tracking and management
Scheduling
Hiring and onboarding
Adaptability
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer with Citizen Advocates of Washington County
Playing dart-ball
Married with 2 daughters
Involved with church activities
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager Trainee
Blain's Farm & Fleet
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Lead
Kwik Trip Inc.
10.2023 - 09.2024
Digital Coach
Wal-Mart Stores
05.2023 - 10.2023
Asset Protection Assistant Store Manager
Wal-Mart Stores
11.2019 - 05.2023
Asset Protection Associate
Wal-Mart Stores
08.2019 - 11.2019
Accounting/Data Entry
Customized Bookkeeping Solutions
05.2015 - 06.2020
Usher / Guest Relations
Milwaukee Brewers
04.2013 - 04.2018
Warehouse
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
01.2007 - 08.2019
Warehouse/Manufacturing
McDermott Cue
03.2006 - 12.2006
Warehouse
Ace Distribution Services
02.2000 - 03.2006
Night Auditor, Front Desk
Residence Inn
05.1999 - 02.2000
Front Desk
Embassy Suites
01.1999 - 05.1999
Warehouse Manager
Sports Specialists
01.1994 - 01.1999
Associate in Business Management - Business Management