Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
StoreManager

Lauren McMahan

Kokomo,IN

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Ross Dress for Less, enhancing employee retention and streamlining operations. Expert in inventory management and customer service, I excel in team leadership and coaching, significantly boosting productivity. My strategic approach to problem-solving and outstanding communication skills drive organizational success, with a focus on tangible achievements over routine tasks.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Ross Dress for Less
11.2021 - Current
  • Developed a successful employee retention plan, reducing staff turnover rates significantly.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.

Die Cast Machine Operator

Stellantis
05.2019 - 02.2024
  • Efficiently operated multiple die cast machines simultaneously, maximizing production capabilities within given resources constraints.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining die cast machines and performing routine inspections.
  • Performed visual and physical inspections of finished products to check quality.
  • Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.

Shift Manager

Jimmy John's
02.2014 - 11.2021
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
  • Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.

Food Ministry Director

Crossroads Community Church
05.2016 - 04.2019
  • Increased ministry growth through effective leadership and strategic planning.
  • Enhanced congregation engagement by implementing innovative community outreach programs and events.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Created a welcoming environment for newcomers, facilitating their integration into church life through targeted programming.
  • Managed staff recruitment and supervision processes, ensuring a skilled team committed to furthering the ministry''s mission.

Education

High-school Diploma - K-12

Christian Heritage Academy
Kokomo, IN
05.2008

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Relations
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Store operations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Inventory Management
  • Cash Management
  • Store Merchandising
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Supply Ordering
  • Policies and Procedures

Timeline

Store Manager

Ross Dress for Less
11.2021 - Current

Die Cast Machine Operator

Stellantis
05.2019 - 02.2024

Food Ministry Director

Crossroads Community Church
05.2016 - 04.2019

Shift Manager

Jimmy John's
02.2014 - 11.2021

High-school Diploma - K-12

Christian Heritage Academy
Lauren McMahan