Mari Sabo
Ellington
Summary
Professional retail management professional with proven track record in leading store operations and driving sales growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and staff training, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Enthusiastic about creating positive shopping experience and optimizing store performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Party City Corp.
01.2022 - Current
- Directed all daily operations of a high-volume Party City location, achieving or exceeding sales targets consistently
- Trained, coached, and supervised a team of 16 employees, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels for seasonal and high-demand products while minimizing shrinkage
- Designed and implemented creative in-store displays and promotions to drive sales during holidays and special events
- Analyzed sales data and customer feedback to optimize product placement and improve customer satisfaction
- Managed budgets, payroll, and scheduling to maximize operational efficiency and control costs
- Ensured compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and brand standards
Assistant Store Manager
Party City Corp.
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Assistant store manager for one of the top grossing stores in the New England Region
- Manage payroll for twelve direct reports and two overhead managers
- Monitor and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory depending on the product or time of year
- Log inventory records via computer
- Reorder supplies twice monthly
- Conduct training for all new team members
- Register processing
- Cash drawer counting
- Inventory control
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
EAST HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL
FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION -
SERVSAFE
NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION -
AMERICAN HEATH CARE ASSOSIATION
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Payroll management
- Accurate money handling
- Customer relations
- Multitasking and organization
- Store operations
- Training and mentoring
- Inventory management
- Store merchandising
Timeline
Store Manager
Party City Corp.
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Party City Corp.
08.2017 - 01.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
EAST HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL
FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION -
SERVSAFE
NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION -
AMERICAN HEATH CARE ASSOSIATION
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