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Lonnie George

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Customer-oriented store manager offering several years of expertise 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

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Supervisor

Target
02.2025 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and productivity.
  • Managed inventory control systems, ensuring accuracy in stock levels and order fulfillment.
  • Led cross-functional teams in project execution, driving alignment with organizational goals.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills, motivating team members to reach their full potential through coaching and mentoring efforts.

General Manager

William Sonoma
11.2021 - 09.2024

Assistant Manager

World Market
02.2021 - 11.2021

Assistant Manager

FedEx
12.2018 - 02.2021

Store Manager

ZGallerie
10.1999 - 02.2018

Department Manager

Linens 'n Things
09.1996 - 09.1999

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem Resolution
  • Operations Management
  • Team Player
  • Effective leader
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Service
  • Staff training/development
  • Inventory Control
  • Store operations
  • Performance Analysis
  • Team management
  • Employee engagement
  • Priority management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Staff development
  • Policy enforcement
  • Schedule development
  • Decision-making
  • Inventory oversight
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Workflow management

Accomplishments

    Customer service

    Highest percent over goal

    Highest percent over previous years sales

    Highest percent over previous years furniture sales

    Maintain 10% comp during Holiday season while overseeing store remodel

    Promoted staff to higher positions

    Staff Retention

Timeline

Lead Supervisor

Target
02.2025 - Current

General Manager

William Sonoma
11.2021 - 09.2024

Assistant Manager

World Market
02.2021 - 11.2021

Assistant Manager

FedEx
12.2018 - 02.2021

Store Manager

ZGallerie
10.1999 - 02.2018

Department Manager

Linens 'n Things
09.1996 - 09.1999
Lonnie George