MARIAN ODIHIRIN
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Customer-oriented Store Manager offering over 16 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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assitant Store Manager
TJX Companies
Tinley Park, Illinois
03.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout the store premises.
- Developed strategies for increasing store profitability by analyzing financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
- Organized weekly meetings with department heads to review progress on key objectives.
- Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
Store Manager
Party City
, IL
02.2020 - 03.2025
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage
- Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
- Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
Store Manager District Trainer
Family Dollar
Riverdale, IL
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Facilitated workshops for newly hired associates, introducing them to the company culture and providing an overview of their job duties.
- Maintained records of attendance, course completion, and other relevant information regarding trainings conducted throughout the district.
- Assessed performance data from each store manager in order to determine which employees should be promoted or receive additional coaching support.
- Delivered presentations at national conferences outlining best practices in retail management techniques.
- Evaluated current processes within stores and identified opportunities for improvement through process optimization initiatives.
Store Manager District Trainer
Dollar General Store
Crest Hill, IL
01.2010 - 10.2017
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Chicago State University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Promotional Planning
- Project Management
- Retail Inventory Management
- Store Merchandising
- Employee Training
- Customer Service Management
- Payroll Management
- Operations Management
- Loss Prevention
- Store Operations Oversight
- Sales Expertise
- Accurate Cash Handling
- Financial analysis
Timeline
Assitant Store Manager
TJX Companies
03.2025 - Current
Store Manager
Party City
02.2020 - 03.2025
Store Manager District Trainer
Family Dollar
10.2017 - 02.2020
Store Manager District Trainer
Dollar General Store
01.2010 - 10.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Chicago State University