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Work History
Education
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Kristy Stokes

Powder Springs,GA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

America's Best Contact and Eyeglasses
Kennesaw, GA
01.2021 - Current
  • Direct and optimize all business operations to align with corporate objectives, including planning, coordination, and execution.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by coaching and mentoring staff in management principles, industry standards, company protocols, and technological systems.
  • Established and communicated job expectations, and conducted planning, monitoring, and performance appraisals.
  • Oversaw labor, overhead, and other cost factors to ensure budget adherence and operational effectiveness.
  • Supported sales team and key account managers in client retention and relationship management.

Store Manager

The Men's Wearhouse
Atlanta, GA
01.1998 - 01.2021

Oversee, manage, and provide coaching to Sales & Tailoring Departments. Received Store Manager of the Year and Store Team of the Year. Month over month we would hit or exceed our monthly goals. Maintained a 98% accuracy rate in annually inventory with over 10,000 SKUs.

  • Manage day to day business: Sales, Online orders, associate scheduling & inventory. Along with bookkeeping & other admin responsibilities.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies and inventory
  • Maximized sales by ensuring clientele needs are met; Transcended company goals
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Training and Development
  • Distribution Management
  • Purchasing
  • Inventory Control
  • Operations Oversight
  • Customer Retention
  • Financial Administration

Key Qualifications

  • Management - 15 years experience in the management, training and supervision of associates
  • Responsible for managing the flow of products, materials, and supplies into and out of the store
  • Customer Service - 20 years of experience in working with professionals and public
  • Sales Metrics - Exceeds company wide monthly and annual sales goals with experience
  • Customer - Expert at client loyalty and retention; Excellent relational & interpersonal skills
  • Time Management - Excellent at prioritizing and maximizing tasks to meet deadlines
  • Analytical - Pays critical attention to detail, organized, efficient, creative, & pro-active

References

References available upon request

Timeline

General Manager

America's Best Contact and Eyeglasses
01.2021 - Current

Store Manager

The Men's Wearhouse
01.1998 - 01.2021

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Chaffey College
Kristy Stokes