Linda Deutsch
Summary
Customer-oriented store manager offering several years of experience in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Paper Source
BURLINGAME
12.2017 - 06.2025
- Managed daily store operations and ensured compliance with company standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff in customer service and product knowledge.
- Oversaw inventory management, including stock replenishment and organization.
- Designed visual merchandising displays that increased product visibility and customer engagement.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved complaints to improve satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with the corporate team on store initiatives and marketing strategies.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate expectations and performance feedback.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Constructed weekly work schedules to ensure optimal staffing and coverage during peak hours.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Regularly updated store signage to reflect promotions and enhance customer navigation.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Assessed store performance metrics and integrated feedback to drive targeted improvement initiatives.
Store Manager
Papyrus Stationary
BURLINGAME
12.2007 - 11.2017
- Managed daily store operations to maintain compliance with company standards and enhance customer experience.
- Trained and mentored new staff in customer service and product knowledge, fostering a knowledgeable team.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring timely stock replenishment and organized displays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Trinity Lutheran
Issaquah, WASkills
- Visual merchandising
- Leadership development
- Multitasking and organization
- Store operations oversight
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Employee supervision and motivation
- Maximizing profitability
- Problem-solving
- Financial operations management
- Friendly and positive
- Customer service management
- Store operations
Timeline
Store Manager
Paper Source
12.2017 - 06.2025
Store Manager
Papyrus Stationary
12.2007 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Trinity Lutheran