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Work History
Education
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LATASHA GOODEN

Douglasville,GA
LATASHA GOODEN

Summary

Accomplished Store Manager with a proven track record enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in sales and team leadership, Specialize in significantly reducing shrinkage and improving team performance. Skilled in multitasking, problem solving and organization, Consistently exceeded sales targets through strategic planning and exceptional time management. The main objective is company and customer satisfaction.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Gate Petroleum Company

Store Manager
10.2016 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Lead, coached, and mentor a team of 5 to 8 Sales Associates while providing outstanding customer service and building strong ongoing relationships with customers.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships in community.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment..
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Completed cash handling point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Set store schedules based on weekly basis,.


Citi Trends

Retail Store Manager
01.2007 - 09.2008

Job overview

  • ·Supervised team of 6-10 staff members.
  • Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the store,
  • Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Reduced shrinkage levels by closely monitoring security measures, conducting staff training, and implementing loss prevention .
  • Continuously assessed store layout to optimize product placement for enhanced visibility and impulse purchases from customers.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Increased average transaction value by upselling products, promoting add-ons, and cross-selling complementary items.
  • · Customer service standards, achieving sales targets. As well as developing and motivating a team, ensuring everyone adheres to · company policies and procedures.
  • · Executed opening and closing procedures and prepared weekly schedules for team players.
  • ·· Excellent Cash Handling Skills (counting back cash to every customer a must) Reduced tremendously all cash and theft shortages.

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EZ Pawn

Store Manager
08.2003 - 05.2005

Job overview

  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Assisted with the merchandising of the store.

Value Pawn & Jewelry

Store Manager
09.2001 - 07.2003

Job overview

  • Managed 6-10 employees daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.

Amoco Gas Station

Store Manager
04.1996 - 05.2001

Job overview

  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.

Education

Remington College
Jacksonville, FL

Associate of Science from Business
06.2004

University Overview

Skills

  • Customer Excellence
  • Customer Relations
  • Multitasking, Problem Solving, Time Management, and Organization
  • Team Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Operations Management
  • Sales and Cash Handling Expertise
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Staff Supervision

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • July 2013 Top Customer Recognition Award
  • Leadership Award 2015
  • Customer Excellence Award 2021

Timeline

Store Manager
Gate Petroleum Company
10.2016 - 12.2017
Retail Store Manager
Citi Trends
01.2007 - 09.2008
Store Manager
EZ Pawn
08.2003 - 05.2005
Store Manager
Value Pawn & Jewelry
09.2001 - 07.2003
Store Manager
Amoco Gas Station
04.1996 - 05.2001
Remington College
Associate of Science from Business
LATASHA GOODEN