Lathan Powers
Hohenwald,TN
Summary
- Results-driven Owner and Manager with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
- Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
American Market
04.2022 - Current
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Built a high level of rapport with customers to achieve a high level of customer loyalty.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Store Manager
Powers Foodtown
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and employee efficiency.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Assistant Real Estate Staging
Lacey Breanne Interiors
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Meet new clients and establish rapport.
- De-Stage houses while taking care of personal belongings.
- Stage homes for remodels and homes on the market.
- High attention to detail for the best possible outcome.
- Self driven to a high standard with the jobs.
Produce Manager
Powers Foodtown
Hohenwald, TN
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Boosted Produce sales by over 25% with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
Education
Associate Degree in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TNAssociate Degree in Accounting - Accounting
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TNHigh School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
Hohenwald, TN06.2020
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Oversight
- Business Planning
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Business Administration
- Budget Development
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Hiring and Staffing
- Staff Training
- Marketing and Advertising
- Profit and Loss
Timeline
Owner
American Market
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Real Estate Staging
Lacey Breanne Interiors
01.2021 - 05.2021
Store Manager
Powers Foodtown
02.2019 - 04.2022
Produce Manager
Powers Foodtown
01.2018 - 03.2019
Associate Degree in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Columbia State Community College
Associate Degree in Accounting - Accounting
Columbia State Community College
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
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