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Kyle Bridgewater

Kewanee,IL

Summary

Dynamic Store Manager at AutoZone with a proven track record in inventory management and staff training. Expert in visual merchandising and process optimization, I successfully enhanced sales through strategic promotional displays. Adept at conflict resolution, I fostered a high-performing team that consistently exceeded customer satisfaction goals. I stocked and scanned many items in a warehouse setting.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

AutoZone
kewanee, IL
03.2016 - Current
  • Managed daily store operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and supervised staff to provide excellent customer service and product knowledge.
  • Oversaw inventory management, including stock replenishment and loss prevention strategies.
  • Implemented promotional displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
  • Developed schedules to optimize staff coverage during peak business hours.
  • Maintained store compliance with company policies and safety regulations consistently.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
  • Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.
  • Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
  • Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
  • Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
  • Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
  • Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.

farmhand

hicks farms
kewanee, il
09.2007 - Current
  • Operated farm machinery to assist with planting and harvesting tasks.
  • Maintained equipment in optimal condition for daily operations.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Managed inventory of supplies and equipment for smooth operations.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
  • Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
  • Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
  • Operated irrigation systems to provide adequate water supply for plants.
  • Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
  • Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
  • Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
  • Monitored weather conditions to ensure optimal planting times.
  • Participated in the loading and unloading of harvested products and supplies.
  • Assisted in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops, ensuring timely and efficient processes.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of farm management practices that promote sustainability.
  • Harvested crops manually and with machinery, minimizing loss and damage.
  • Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
  • Prepared soil for planting, employing tillage, and fertilization techniques.
  • Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.

warehouse order picker and stocker

Ace Hardware
Princeton, Illinois
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently pick and prepare customer orders.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all employees.
  • Organized products in designated areas for easy access and retrieval.
  • Utilized handheld scanners for tracking inventory movements within the warehouse.
  • Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
  • Followed safety procedures while working in the warehouse environment.
  • Transported goods within the warehouse using manual or electric powered lift trucks.
  • Organized order picking by utilizing bin locations, product codes, and other identifying information.
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
  • Stacked picked items onto pallets according to customer specifications and delivery deadlines.
  • Loaded merchandise onto carts or pallets for transport to designated areas.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the warehouse area by sweeping floors, dusting shelves, and removing debris.
  • Reported any discrepancies between inventory records and physical counts to supervisors immediately.
  • Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
  • Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
  • Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
  • Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
  • Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
  • Weighed and measured products and materials to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
  • Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wethersfield
Kewanee
05-2012

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • Staff training
  • Process optimization
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cost control
  • Strategic planning
  • Data-driven decision making

Affiliations

Outside of the workplace i spend lots of time on the farm, keeping up on all house chores, playing with my dog, spending quality time with family, and spend time playing video games

Accomplishments

I exceeded the targets at autozone several times over the years as store manager. I maintained a turnover rate of 0% in a 2 year span. I also had the 6th best shrink result of 96 other stores. At ace hardware i always over exceeded the pick and pull rates, weighing in at well over 100% most nights.

Timeline

warehouse order picker and stocker

Ace Hardware
01.2022 - 11.2023

Store Manager

AutoZone
03.2016 - Current

farmhand

hicks farms
09.2007 - Current

High School Diploma -

Wethersfield

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