Leola Stephans
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Experienced Store Manager and Accounts Payable Manager with strengths in retail operations, team leadership, inventory control, and cash reconciliation. Proven ability to streamline processes, support daily operations, and maintain accurate financial and stock records.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager/Accounts Payable Manager
Barbara's New Beginnings
Fort Wayne, Indiana
05.2018 - Current
- Oversaw accounts payable processes to ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors.
- Implemented efficient procedures to streamline invoice processing and enhance financial accuracy.
- Conducted inventory audits to ensure accuracy and optimize stock levels for efficient replenishment.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts and audits to maintain accurate stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Led daily store operations at Barbara's New Beginnings retail location
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Ensured excellent customer service by training staff on best practices and service standards.
- Supervised associates and coached customer service standards
- Trained staff on register procedures and point-of-sale use
- Managed merchandise displays and sales floor organization
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment
- Coordinated shift schedules to maintain optimal staffing levels and balanced employee coverage
- Enforced store policies and maintained safe, clean environment
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Prepared weekly staffing schedules to enhance employee coverage and meet store operational needs.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Side High
Fort Wayne, IN06-1982
Skills
- Inventory management
- POS systems
- Cash reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Sales reporting
- Visual merchandising
- Retail operations
- Store operations
- Opening and closing procedures
- Bank deposit procedures
- Scheduling software
- Inventory control
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Talent development
- Performance reviews
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- I like to keep busy I hold events to help support young girls and women.
- I belive walking helps clear your mind to have good focus on daily things.
Timeline
Store Manager/Accounts Payable Manager
Barbara's New Beginnings
05.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Side High