Various resets. Store openings and merchandising as well as inventory for retailers to include Wal-Mart, Rite-Aid, Target, CVS, Staples, Food Lion, Publix, Wegmans IGA and Harris Teeter. Finished Bachelors and Masters Degree while staying in retail through contracting.
Assistant Store Manager
Gabriel Brothers
Raleigh, NC
09.2009 - 02.2012
Responsible for all merchandising in all areas of the store. All resets and planogram integrity concerns as well as receiving operations. Scheduling of team members, training and review and payroll controls also a part of the positions responsibilities.
Merchandise Manager Grocery
BJ's Wholesale
Raleigh, NC
05.2005 - 05.2008
Responsible for all merchandising in the food and seasonal areas of the club. All resets and planogram integrity concerns are also handled. Scheduling, training of team members and payroll controls also a part of the positions responsibilities. Responsible for sales to include all ad compliance.
Assistant Store Manager
Michaels Inc
Garner, NC
08.2006 - 09.2007
Responsible for merchandising seasonal areas of the store. All resets and planogram integrity concerns are also handled. Scheduling of team members and payroll controls also a part of the positions responsibilities as well as all audit preparation and day to day operational activities.
Inventory Manager
Petsmart
Garner, NC
08.2002 - 05.2005
Opened the new Garner location, responsible for all receiving/ inventory as well as general store operations and all front end operations. Associate reviews and recruiting.
Receiving Manager
Barnes and Nobles
Raleigh, NC
07.2000 - 07.2001
Was receiving lead and opened the store responsible for all receiving functions as well as making sure merchandising was done.
Department Manager
Kohls
Cary, NC
06.1999 - 07.2000
Was receiving lead and opened the store, responsible for all receiving functions did that 15 months, then in charge of the boys apparel as well as seasonal goods.
Zone Manager
Lowes Home Centers
Garner, NC
06.1996 - 06.2000
In charge of All receiving functions/ inventory control/ forklift operations/ vehicle maintenance/ oversaw store stocking both day and overnight shift as well as the delivery department.
Merchandiser
Sams Club
Raleigh, NC
10.1989 - 10.1995
Merchandising and forklift operation for Grocery and Hardlines areas.