Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Business References
Personal References
Education and Training
Timeline
StoreManager

Matthew Romanosky

Girard,PA

Summary

Customer-oriented Store Manager offering over 24 years of experience in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers. Skilled at providing employees clear guidelines and targeted goals to drive sustained revenue growth, team efficiency and customer loyalty. Knowledgeable about recruiting, hiring, training and motivating qualified teams to meet and exceed objectives. Motivational leader, strategic planner and analytical problem solver with demonstrated record of retail success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Ollies Bargain Outlet
08.2022 - Current

* Responsible for day to day operations and routines including schedules, staffing, training, administrative duties, reporting and sales

* Visual merchandising for entire store

* Understanding and reviewing all reports that relate to sales and business

* Responsible for driving top line sales and all metrics in relation to sales

* Training and conducting orientations for all new hires

* Ensuring backroom process is being followed and executing at a high level

* Delivered excellent customer service and strived for operational excellence to reduce shrink and increase profit

* Responsible for mentoring another Ollies in Ashtubula, Ohio during an absentee in leadership

Store Manager

Dicks Sporing Goods
08.2013 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for ninety teammates and three ASMs in a high volume single level box
  • Responsible for staffing, schedules, sales growth, inventory, loss prevention, metrics, customer service, teammate engagement and visuals
  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.

Hardlines Assistant Store Manager

Dicks Sporing Goods
07.2011 - 08.2013
  • Led team of thirty sales associates to drive sales and strengthen brand loyalty in a high volume double decker box.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Developed and mentored team members to provide hospitable, professional service while adhering to established service models.
  • Coordinated work schedules and distributed tasks to thirty employees in team sports, bikes and fitness departments.
  • Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.

Hardlines Manager

Dicks Sporing Goods
07.2009 - 07.2011
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Developed and mentored team members to provide hospitable, professional service while adhering to established service models.
  • Coordinated work of twenty employees by offering clear direction and motivational leadership.
  • Responsible for twenty teammates in aa mid volume single level box
  • Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
  • Identified business issues, creating customized solutions for individual problems.
  • Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates.

Sales Support Manager

Dick Sporting Goods
07.2007 - 07.2009
  • Oversaw sales support team projects and implemented methods to improve efficiency and service levels.
  • Trained sales team and offered resources to sharpen skills and discover opportunities for growth.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Implemented creative sales and marketing strategies to assist sales team with reaching targets.
  • Assessed sales statistics to improve strategy and meet quotas.
  • Created presentation materials for sales, customer relations and management purposes.
  • Employed cold calling, prospecting and networking to land new customers and penetrate new markets.
  • Cultivated and maintained lasting relationships with clients while providing exceptional sales service.
  • Created and delivered in-depth sales presentations to potential customers.
  • Evaluated employee progress and compliance while identifying areas for additional coaching by monitoring daily performance.

Lodge Lead

Dicks Sporing Goods
08.2001 - 07.2007
  • Provided end-of-month audits of resort to upper management as required.
  • Booked large groups of people for weddings, seminars, conferences and other events and offered best available room rates.
  • Prepared invoices for customers and delivered to rooms on day of check-out to reduce wait times at front desk.
  • Responded to and resolved guest issues or complaints.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Education

High School Diploma -

Canon Mcmillan
Canonsburg, PA
05.2001

Skills

  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Payroll Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Store Opening and Closing Procedures
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Cash Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Store Merchandising

Accomplishments

  • Developed and implemented new loss prevention methods which resulted in .14% on at .046% goal and achieved the lowest shrink in the district.
  • Awarded “Top Conversion store" in the region for May 22'

Business References

  • Tim Tomlin

Owner of Presque Isle Tackle & Sports LLC

(814) 860-0817

  • Jason Newell

Insurance Partner at 303 Insurance

(303) 506-2755 or jason@my303 Insurance.com

  • Ben Hynes

District Manager for Sportsman Warehouse

(301) 748-2711

Personal References

  • Bob Barber (Friend)

814-746-1185

  • Steve Peck (Friend)

814-449-2982

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Store Manager

Ollies Bargain Outlet
08.2022 - Current

Store Manager

Dicks Sporing Goods
08.2013 - 08.2022

Hardlines Assistant Store Manager

Dicks Sporing Goods
07.2011 - 08.2013

Hardlines Manager

Dicks Sporing Goods
07.2009 - 07.2011

Sales Support Manager

Dick Sporting Goods
07.2007 - 07.2009

Lodge Lead

Dicks Sporing Goods
08.2001 - 07.2007

High School Diploma -

Canon Mcmillan