Laura Gardiner
Retail management/inventory specialist
Brimfield,IL
Summary
Organized Assistant Store Manager with a background in managing staff, driving sales, and providing exceptional customer service. Skilled in inventory control and visual merchandising with strong ability to multitask and function effectively in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated impact in enhancing store operations efficiency, improving team productivity, and increasing customer satisfaction. Known for strategic planning skills and commitment to achieving company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Store Manager/Inventory Specialist
Dollar General
Canton, IL
02.2017 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and staff scheduling.
- Ensured inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and audits.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and appeal.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to maintain satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold cleanliness and organization standards.
- Supported promotional activities by arranging product displays and signage.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout the store premises.
- Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured accurate stock counts in retail environment.
- Assisted in organizing backroom storage for efficient access to merchandise.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to safeguard inventory from theft or damage.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Utilized barcode scanners to quickly update inventories in the system.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times.
Full Time Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
Canton, US
02.2017 - Current
- Opened and closed store.
- Cash handling skills, great customer service skills, stocked shelves, cleaned, and checked in vendors.
- Led team in maintaining store organization and cleanliness standards.
- Greeted customers and provided product information.
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Pharmacy Technician
Spoon River College
05.2017 - 11.2017
Ged -
Spoon River College
Skills
- Assist store manager
- Cashier skills
- Managing employees
- Open/closing store
- Customers service
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Point of sale systems
- Loss prevention
- Store organization
- Pricing and markdowns
- Store operations
- Attention to detail
Certification
Pharmacy Technician, Present
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Certificate Of Completion - Pharmacy Technician
Spoon River College
05.2017 - 11.2017
Assistant Store Manager/Inventory Specialist
Dollar General
02.2017 - Current
Full Time Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
02.2017 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
01.2008 - 01.2010
Ged -
Spoon River College
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