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Lawrence Waechter

The Colony,Texas

Summary

Results-oriented Store Manager with a strong background in financial analysis, inventory management, and cost control. Proven ability to implement cost-control measures that maximize profitability.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Michael's Arts & Crafts Store
Plano, Texas
04.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed financial statements including profit and loss reports.
  • Trained and mentored staff to enhance customer service skills.
  • Collaborated with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives.
  • Supervised daily store operations and ensured efficient workflow.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.

Store Manager/District Manager

Party City
Frisco, Texas
01.2007 - 04.2022
  • Led district operations to enhance team performance and service quality.
  • Coordinated communication between corporate and district teams for alignment.
  • Facilitated regular meetings to discuss goals and share best practices among teams.
  • Initiated corrective action when necessary, in response to customer complaints, or other issues.
  • Collaborated with senior management on projects related to new business development initiatives.

Grocery Manager

Target
Dallas, Texas
01.1996 - 01.2007
  • Prepared reports regarding sales figures, expenses, inventory levels.
  • Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with staff members to discuss performance goals.
  • Drove consistent grocery sales with effective merchandising and promotions implementation.

Education

Associate of Science - Psychology

Southwestern Assemblies University
Waxahachie, TX
08-1992

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Cost control
  • Operational planning
  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Store Manager of the Year (2022)
  • Top Store Leader Recipient (2018-2020)

Timeline

Store Manager

Michael's Arts & Crafts Store
04.2022 - Current

Store Manager/District Manager

Party City
01.2007 - 04.2022

Grocery Manager

Target
01.1996 - 01.2007

Associate of Science - Psychology

Southwestern Assemblies University