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Larry Mitcheson

Panama City,USA

Summary

Talented leader with an analytical and driven approach to continuous improvement. Supports store operations with knowledgeable, efficient assistance while supervising team members and promoting positive behaviors. Good financial sense with top-notch planning and problem-solving abilities. Willing to relocate to: Panama City Beach, FL Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations

Academy Sports and Outdoors
Panama City, FL
07.2025 - Current

Daily operations of a 20 million dollar store. Opening and closing of cash office. Cash deposits of all registers.ensuring all staff members are aware of current promotions throughout all departments, hunting, fishing, gun bar, team sports, apparel and footwear. Assist in interviewing and onboarding of all new associates.

Store Manager

Scrubs and beyond
Monroeville, PA
04.2024 - 06.2025
  • Drive in store sales thru KPI’s
  • Recruit new groups to S&B. Group fittings and ordering
  • Train/develop new store management
  • Merchandising of store
  • Authentic interactions with customers, building brand loyalty

Department Manager

H&M
Monroeville, PA
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Responsibility included driving business and profitability of the men’s and divided (jr’s) business, product placement and presentation, inventory control, new hire onboarding, opening and closing of the business, bank deposits.

Department Manager

Academy Sports + Outdoors
Panama City Beach, FL
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Helped open brand new store. Was responsible for daily operations, product placement and presentation of a mens womens and children’s multi brand business, inventory control opening and closing of business cross department training of new associates.

Department Manager

DICK’S Sporting Goods
Panama City Beach, FL
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Department manager of apparel responsibility included but not limited to product placement and presentation, customer engagement, inventory control. Daily operations of 16 million dollar + business.

Product lifecycle coach (asst. manager)

NIKE
Panama City Beach, FL
10.2009 - 02.2021
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
  • Cultivated hands-on training, assessment, guidance and performance monitoring programs to coach and mentor employees.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by implementing organization systems for financial reports, schedules and inventory control.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of a multimillion dollar business
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Conducted monthly visual initiatives including photo feedback to corporate offices
  • District liaison for all visual communications and questions

Associate manager

American Eagle Outfitters
Panama City Beach, FL
10.2006 - 10.2009
  • Reviewed reports to enhance sales performance and improve productivity.
  • Developed and optimized store schedules to meet expected coverage demands and maintain optimal service levels.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Oversaw all merchandising and displays, and signage to insure a premium consumer experience.
  • Fostered healthy team environments to promote diversity, inclusion, and collaboration to boost productivity.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Performed daily operations of a multimillion dollar business

Education

Associates Degree - applied sciences Fashion merchandising

Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA
05.1988

Skills

  • POS systems operations
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Team building
  • Workforce Management
  • Communication skills
  • Problem resolution
  • Computer skills
  • Sales
  • Customer service
  • Visual merchandising
  • Retail management
  • Staff training and development
  • Time Management
  • Organization

Timeline

Operations

Academy Sports and Outdoors
07.2025 - Current

Store Manager

Scrubs and beyond
04.2024 - 06.2025

Department Manager

H&M
04.2023 - 04.2024

Department Manager

Academy Sports + Outdoors
06.2022 - 04.2023

Department Manager

DICK’S Sporting Goods
02.2021 - 05.2022

Product lifecycle coach (asst. manager)

NIKE
10.2009 - 02.2021

Associate manager

American Eagle Outfitters
10.2006 - 10.2009

Associates Degree - applied sciences Fashion merchandising

Westmoreland County Community College
Larry Mitcheson