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MARIA VILLACIS-Garay

Cliffside Park,New Jersey

Summary

A highly motivated Manager who has proven leadership skills, how to run a successful store. Trained and developed teams who have helped meet and succeed company sales goals.

Being bilingual allows for engagement with larger range of people.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

TJMAXX
04.2010 - Current
  • Exceeded sales goals, which allowed us to be promoted to managerial training store.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales .
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations.
  • Rotated departments due to seasonal and holiday changes.

Store Manager

Modell Sporting Goods
08.2005 - 03.2009
  • Exceeded sales goals by 20% and reduced shrink goal from 3.5% to 2.0%.
  • Accomplished business goals, by training monitoring employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency.
  • Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general planograms.
  • Resolved problems with customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.

Assistant Manager

Loehmann's Department Store
02.2001 - 08.2004

Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained positive customer relations

Store Manager/Planner

G&G/RAVE
08.2000 - 02.2001
  • Responsible for inventory in stores in United States and Puerto Rico.
  • Coordinated Store Opening's, hired and trained staff.
  • Organized stores to increase sales.

Education

Associate of Arts - Associate Degree Marketing/Management/Business Mat

Wood Tobe-Coburn School
New York, NY
06.1986

Skills

  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Outstanding Communication Skills
  • Delegating Work
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

TJMAXX
04.2010 - Current

Store Manager

Modell Sporting Goods
08.2005 - 03.2009

Assistant Manager

Loehmann's Department Store
02.2001 - 08.2004

Store Manager/Planner

G&G/RAVE
08.2000 - 02.2001

Associate of Arts - Associate Degree Marketing/Management/Business Mat

Wood Tobe-Coburn School
MARIA VILLACIS-Garay