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Matthew Tucker

Macomb

Summary

Dynamic retail leader with extensive experience at Spartan Stores Inc., excelling in labor cost control and team development. Proven track record in enhancing customer relationships and executing successful merchandising strategies. Adept at inventory management and fostering employee engagement, driving operational excellence and achieving business objectives.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Director

Spartan Stores Inc
Grand Rapids
10.2012 - Current
  • Responsible for all operations in the store
  • Maintain a low-cost structure
  • Control labor costs
  • Conduct interviews and hire new staff members
  • Execute corporate merchandising and marketing plans
  • Write schedules to meet forecasted budget
  • Establish and maintain effective customer relationships
  • Develop associates to help them achieve their career goals

Assistant Store Director

VG's Grocery
Sterling Heights
01.2002 - 10.2012
  • Responsible for all operations of the store in the Store Directors absence
  • Establish and monitor all merchandising standards in grocery, frozen, and dairy departments
  • Conduct yearly performance reviews of all associates

Sales Representative

L & L Wine World
03.1998 - 12.2001
  • Responsible for 108 corporate and independent accounts, including Costco, Sam's Club, Kroger, Meijer and multiple independent accounts
  • Build quality relationships with store management
  • Write quality orders and merchandise orders to customers preferences
  • Develop quality relationships with store owners and managers

Education

High School Diploma -

Ward Cottrell High School
Marine City
01.1995

Skills

Microsoft Excel and Word

  • Inventory management
  • Staff recruitment and training
  • Corporate compliance
  • Labor cost control
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales forecasting and market analysis
  • Financial reporting and accounting
  • Team building and leadership development
  • Effective communication skills
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Performance evaluation strategies
  • Delegation and people management
  • Brand awareness and marketing strategies
  • Vendor relationship development
  • Retail management and operations
  • Merchandise planning and execution
  • Payroll and employee scheduling management
  • Documentation and reporting processes
  • Program implementation and oversight
  • Employee retention strategies and engagement

Timeline

Store Director

Spartan Stores Inc
10.2012 - Current

Assistant Store Director

VG's Grocery
01.2002 - 10.2012

Sales Representative

L & L Wine World
03.1998 - 12.2001

High School Diploma -

Ward Cottrell High School