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Larry Louis

Bemidji,Minnesota

Summary

Diligent Associate with solid background in retail sales and customer engagement. Demonstrated success in driving store sales and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and product knowledge. Proven ability to utilize problem-solving skills and teamwork to meet customer needs and achieve sales targets. Always early to a shift, belief if productivity, customer satisfaction.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Menards
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience through out store.
  • Maintained organized sales floor, ensuring products displayed attractively and efficiently.
  • Planagram team, price changes, inventories, stocking, receiving
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and improve customer service standards.

Sales Associate

L & M Fleet Supply
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Assisted customers in product selection, in tire and automotive
  • Made appointments for installation of tires, batteries, oil changes, and ticketed small engine repairs.
  • Conducted inventory checks, identifying discrepancies and ensuring stock availability for customers.
  • Trained new associates on store policies, procedures, and effective sales techniques.
  • Closed all daily paperwork for corpoarate.

Manager

On The Border Restaurant and Grill
05.2015 - 06.2018
  • Led team in delivering exceptional guest experiences through effective communication and service standards.
  • Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce wait times during peak hours.
  • Trained and mentored staff on menu knowledge, service techniques, and safety protocols for consistent performance.
  • Implemented inventory management in ordering, receiving and inventories as well as weekly P&L's preparation.
  • Implemented marketing strategies while working with non-profit charities.
  • All duties in the daily functions of a restaurant from paperwork to cleaning and from cooking to serving.

Corporate Restaurant Management and Consulting

4 More Employers
07.1995 - 2014
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments in all functions of a restaurant.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked with owners to maximize profits, train staff, owners and managers.
  • Taught customer service and sanitation procedures for certification.

Education

Electronic Technician Certification - Electronics

Pierce Technical
Resaca, GA
07-1975

High School Diploma -

Downey High
Modesto
06-1969

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Management
  • Marketing

Timeline

Sales Associate

Menards
04.2023 - 05.2025

Sales Associate

L & M Fleet Supply
05.2021 - 04.2023

Manager

On The Border Restaurant and Grill
05.2015 - 06.2018

Corporate Restaurant Management and Consulting

4 More Employers
07.1995 - 2014

Electronic Technician Certification - Electronics

Pierce Technical

High School Diploma -

Downey High