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StoreManager

Kody Hartman

Chatham,IL

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management, organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

The Music Shoppe
12.2022 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.

Sales Associate

The Music Shoppe
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Organize racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provide positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Help customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answer customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Walk customers through rental process for beginning band instruments.
  • Engage with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Solve customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Inform customers about all merchandise, including band instruments/accessories, guitars, digital keyboards, percussion equipment, and recording hardware.
  • Maintain records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.

Fleet Driver

Enterprise
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Transfer rental vehicles between different branches throughout central and northwestern Illinois.
  • Apply defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Determine optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.

Low Brass Tech

Lebanon High School
08.2016 - 08.2021
  • Run low brass sectionals during band camp.
  • Help band directors to put drill on the marching field.
  • Teach low brass lessons if/when needed during band camp.

Associate Instructor of Trombone

Indiana University
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assisted trombone faculty at the Jacobs School of Music in communication with the trombone studio(s).
  • Communicated with guest artists to coordinate masterclasses and recitals.
  • Taught trombone lessons to secondary-lesson students.
  • Co-taught an undergraduate Brass Pedagogy course with the other brass Associate Instructors.
  • Assigned secondary-lesson students to their appropriate teachers.
  • Input all midterm/final grades for secondary-lesson students.

Graduate Assistant of Trombone

University Of Central Arkansas
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Taught trombone lessons to non-majors and some underclassmen.
  • Assisted the trombone professor with conducting trombone choir.
  • Worked in the music office as a receptionist/office assistant to answer phone calls, assist visitors and students, and maintain records.
  • Made copies of office documents and delivered them to different departments around campus.

Painter

Lovins Painting
06.2009 - 05.2018
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.

Brass Instructor

Springfield Music
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Taught lessons to brass players.
  • Students ranged from middle school kids to adults.
  • Communicated with parents to set up make-up lessons and pick the best possible instrument for their children.

Wehr Band Hall Office Assistant

Missouri State University
06.2011 - 07.2013
  • Music copying and record keeping.
  • Instrument check-in and inventory.
  • Answered phone calls and assisted parents/students with questions.
  • Assisted office administration with miscellaneous errands.

Education

Master of Arts - Trombone Performance

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
05.2016

Skills

  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Productivity and Time Management
  • Positive Team Player
  • Strong Worth Ethic
  • Problem Resolution
  • Calendar and Scheduling Software
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Reliable and Responsible

Timeline

Store Manager

The Music Shoppe
12.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

The Music Shoppe
03.2022 - 12.2022

Fleet Driver

Enterprise
09.2021 - 03.2022

Associate Instructor of Trombone

Indiana University
08.2020 - 07.2021

Low Brass Tech

Lebanon High School
08.2016 - 08.2021

Graduate Assistant of Trombone

University Of Central Arkansas
08.2016 - 05.2018

Brass Instructor

Springfield Music
08.2016 - 12.2016

Wehr Band Hall Office Assistant

Missouri State University
06.2011 - 07.2013

Painter

Lovins Painting
06.2009 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Trombone Performance

University of Central Arkansas

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Missouri State University

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