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MATTHEW RADER

Lee's Summit,MO

Summary

High-energy store manager and recent MBA grad with extensive experience in retail management settings. Known for setting and enforcing consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with an organized nature and sound judgment, focused on maximizing team efficiency while constantly seeking opportunities to incorporate sustainability initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Aldi Foods
03.2023 - Current
  • Manage twenty store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation
  • Increased sales 11% from previous year.

Store Manager

Dick's Sporting Goods
11.2021 - 03.2023
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
  • Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Increased customer satisfactions scores by average of 15%

Food and Consumables Coach

Walmart
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Using data to analyze sales and in stock in order to present the best store possible
  • Managed 30+ employees in multiple areas of store
  • Staffing and developing associates in the food and consumables area of the store
  • Identifying possible issues with freight flow, correcting those problems, and teaching employees to use systems correctly to run a smooth store.
  • This position is a promotion from an Assistant Store Manager and is a pipeline position to Store Manager.

Replenishment Coach

Walmart
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managing inventory flow.
  • Identifying possible issues with freight flow, correcting those problems, and teaching employees to use systems correctly to run a smooth store.
  • This position is a promotion from an Assistant Store Manager and is a pipeline position to Store Manager.

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • I managed multiple areas of store in this position including grocery, general merchandise, consumables, backroom processes, and overnights operations.

Associate, Department Manager

Walmart
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
  • Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.
  • Provided product price information to customers

Education

MBA - Sustainability & Environmental Compliance

Southern New Hampshire University-
Hooksett, NH
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Social Studies

Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
05.2017

Skills

  • Security Practices
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Brand Promotion
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
  • Data Analysis
  • KPI Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Meeting Sales Goals
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Environmental sustainability practices
  • Sustainability advocacy

References

Lee London: 903-824-3899

Brian Farber: 402-416-7791

Jamie Rhoden: 501-253-3795

Dustin DeWitt 785-317-8860

Timeline

Store Manager

Aldi Foods
03.2023 - Current

Store Manager

Dick's Sporting Goods
11.2021 - 03.2023

Food and Consumables Coach

Walmart
05.2021 - 11.2021

Replenishment Coach

Walmart
02.2020 - 05.2021

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart
09.2018 - 02.2020

Associate, Department Manager

Walmart
09.2015 - 06.2017

MBA - Sustainability & Environmental Compliance

Southern New Hampshire University-

Bachelor of Science - Social Studies

Chadron State College
MATTHEW RADER