Larry N Paz
North 40 Outfitters
Great Falls,MT
1
Language
28
years of professional experience
Retail Leader experienced in store operations, customer service, and recruitment. Achieved operational excellence through effective team leadership, strategic scheduling, and high standards in merchandising and inventory management. Focused on enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales through loss prevention, staff training, and visual merchandising.
Work History
Shoe Lead
9 Years 2 Months- Led daily shop operations, maintaining service standards, workflow, and team accountability.
- Coached associates on customer service, product knowledge, and safe work practices.
- Trained staff on point-of-sale procedures, returns, and accurate transaction handling.
- Managed inventory checks, merchandising updates, and stock replenishment for shop floor readiness.
Manager
7 Years- Led store operations, maintaining visual merchandising, inventory accuracy, and service standards.
- Scheduled staff coverage to support traffic patterns, payroll control, and workload balance.
- Monitored inventory levels, processed replenishment, and reduced stock discrepancies.
- Coached sales associates on product knowledge, selling techniques, and customer engagement.
Footlocker Inc
5 Years 1 Month- Displayed self-motivation by consistently meeting deadlines and responsibilities.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced work settings, maintaining productivity.
- Collaborated with team members while also completing individual assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Secondary Education
Skills
Visual merchandising
Merchandise planning
Sales forecasting
Inventory management
Inventory control
Loss prevention
Recruitment and hiring
Staff training
Operational efficiency
POS systems
Merchandising displays
Stock management
Customer engagement
Team collaboration
Critical thinking
Brand promotion
Accomplishments
I won the manager of the year twice and won 2 big trips. One to Hawaii and a cruise. I achieved audit awards for more than 8 years in a row
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Shoe Lead
North 40 Outfitters
08.2017 - CurrentRead More
Manager
Famous Footwear
03.2010 - 03.2017Read More
Footlocker Inc
Manager Trainer
01.1999 - 02.2004Read More
Montana State University
Associate of Arts from Secondary Education
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