Lawrence Barbato
Summary
Adaptable Retail Operations Manager with extensive experience in material handling, inspections, and shipping and receiving. Effective communicator and team-oriented professional with expertise in conflict resolution, recruiting and interviewing, and organizational design. Successful background in continual process improvement and cost reduction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Operations Manager
Atlantic Hosiery And Apparel Inc.
2018.07 - 2024.02
- Collaborated closely with other managers to exchange best practices in retail operations management and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine the company's product offerings.
- Schedule employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline the scope of positions for the new organization.
Retail Operations Manager
DSW Shoes
2017.11 - 2018.07
- Streamlined monthly, quarterly, and yearly bank audits effectively reduce financial discrepancies and risks.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments within the store facilitate seamless coordination on key tasks such as inventory replenishment and customer service resolution efforts.
- Determined the layout of store merchandise for visual appeal to consumers.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
2011.12 - 2017.11
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees, and implemented a mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business through local store marketing based on demographics
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- I worked at the district level to spearhead the redesign of store and department maintenance.
Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
2002.12 - 2011.12
- Community Leader: mentoring junior managers with daily operations in the area and reporting findings
- Recruited managers attended job fairs and assisted with the onboarding process.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Cross-train existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Spearheaded remodels of area store and managed new store openings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality
Florida International University
Miami, FLSkills
- Financial Oversight
- Database Maintenance
- Recruitment and hiring
- Business Growth Initiatives
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Retail Operations Manager
Atlantic Hosiery And Apparel Inc.
2018.07 - 2024.02
Retail Operations Manager
DSW Shoes
2017.11 - 2018.07
Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
2011.12 - 2017.11
Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
2002.12 - 2011.12
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality
Florida International University
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