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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key Qualifications
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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
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
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