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Mary Lou Smith

Summary

Dynamic Store Manager with a proven track record at Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, excelling in operational budgeting and personnel development. Expert in creating engaging merchandise displays and fostering exceptional customer service, resulting in increased sales and a loyal clientele. Adept at problem-solving and enhancing team morale in fast-paced environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
03.2015 - Current

Manage daily operations at Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, including scheduling, payroll, and inventory control.
Lead and train staff to provide exceptional customer service and product knowledge in a pet-focused environment.
Create engaging merchandise displays and promote new products to boost sales.
Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets, ensuring a welcoming, community feel.
Handle vendor negotiations, improve team morale, and maintain smooth store operations.

Store Manager

Spice and Tea Exchange
01.2011 - 07.2014

All managerial duties, hiring staff and ordering all supplies.

Best part of the job was combining all the spices for the recipes. Finding local chefs to use our recipes, salts and sugars in their own unique creations for events at our store.

Store Manager

Brighton
12.2007 - 12.2010

I was part of the opening management. Hiring, scheduling, training and merchandising of a new store.

Store Management

Tommy Bahama
01.1997 - 08.2007

I was hired as a Sales Associate promoted to Assistant Manager offered the the Store Manager position of new store in West Palm Beach.


Education

High School Diploma -

St. Rose High School
Belmar, NJ

Associate of Arts -

Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ

Skills

  • Operational budgeting
  • Personnel development
  • Promotional planning
  • Hourly shift management
  • Store operations oversight
  • Store merchandising
  • Problem-solving
  • Bank and safe deposits
  • Supply ordering
  • Customer service

Timeline

Store Manager

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
03.2015 - Current

Store Manager

Spice and Tea Exchange
01.2011 - 07.2014

Store Manager

Brighton
12.2007 - 12.2010

Store Management

Tommy Bahama
01.1997 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

St. Rose High School

Associate of Arts -

Ocean County College