Summary
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Work History
Education
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Mary Montileone

Springfield,MO

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking Retail Store Manager able to lead and motivate retail workers to provide exceptional service every time. Knowledgeable about all aspects of store operations and able to target improvements and enhance operations. Ready for new professional challenges and seeking career-oriented position. Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Optical Manager

Sams Club
03.2023 - Current
  • Supervised and managed opticians using feedback, constructive conversations and leading daily activities on sales floor.
  • Interacted with customers to help determine or suggest best products to meet eye wear needs and achieve desired look.
  • Boosted team engagement and workplace satisfaction using managerial and motivational skills.
  • Checked finished eye wear to maintain optical standards, customer requirements and special requests.

Retail Sales Manager

Bass Pro Shops
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Trained new sales associates on company policies, selling techniques, and customer service best practices to maximize their potential.
  • Analyzed sales data and trends to identify areas for improvement in both individual and team performance, leading to increased revenue.
  • Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general housekeeping and planograms.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Retail Store Manager

Cracker Barrel
09.2018 - 03.2022
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.

Store Manager

The Disney Store
07.2015 - 09.2018
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Assistant Store Manager

Nike
11.2007 - 08.2015
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members while providing constructive feedback resulting in enhanced productivity levels.

Education

High School Diploma -

Reeds Spring High School
Reeds Spring, MO
05.1989

Skills

  • Store growth planning
  • Leadership development
  • Planning and coordination
  • Team building
  • Team management
  • Organization
  • Merchandising

Accomplishments

District and Regional Retail Manager of the Year in 2019 for Cracker Barrel

Timeline

Optical Manager

Sams Club
03.2023 - Current

Retail Sales Manager

Bass Pro Shops
03.2022 - 03.2023

Retail Store Manager

Cracker Barrel
09.2018 - 03.2022

Store Manager

The Disney Store
07.2015 - 09.2018

Assistant Store Manager

Nike
11.2007 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Reeds Spring High School
Mary Montileone