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Matthew Bissonnette

Lewiston,ME

Summary

Accomplished Store Manager proficient at building an atmosphere of collaboration and performance excellence to provide every customer with exceptional experiences and promote brand loyalty. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Effectively oversee and align processes with dynamic conditions while increasing efficiency and maximizing profits. Motivational leader skilled at building relationships with customers, employees and senior management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Hancock Lumber
Saco, ME
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Assistant Store Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
Auburn, ME
05.2013 - 09.2021

Merchandising:

  • Conducted weekly walk-throughs with department supervisors to discuss visual displays to reflect corporate standards.
  • Directed merchandising, promotion and brand loyalty efforts for business segment with greatest sales volume.

Sales:

  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.

Operations:

  • Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses.
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.

Education

MBA - Master in Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Bachelor of Science - Leadership And Organizational Studies

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Skills

  • Strive to hire, develop and promote employees through mentoring and training
  • Highly proficient in providing empathy, investigating, and resolving an array of customer complaints and grievances
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals

Accomplishments

  • Executive Service Star Award
  • Safety and Shrink Team Leader
  • Inventory Team Leader for 5 consecutive years
  • Managed largest company reset to date

Timeline

Store Manager

Hancock Lumber
10.2021 - 05.2023

Assistant Store Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
05.2013 - 09.2021

MBA - Master in Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Leadership And Organizational Studies

University of Southern Maine
Matthew Bissonnette