Michael McDevitt
Manager
Lake Orion,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic management professional with demonstrated success supervising staff and building teams. Proven history of achieving sales goals by monitoring employee performance and coaching staff on effective sales methods. Skilled in solving complicated issues and making proactive operational changes. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Coach
Walmart
Chesterfield , MI
04.2022 - Current
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Digital Coach
Walmart
Canton, MI
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
AM Merchandise Lead
Sams Club
Auburn Hills, MI
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
General Manager
AccuDry Inc./Orbis Holding Group
Oxford , MI
05.2006 - 10.2020
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Merchandiser
Sam's Club
Auburn Hills, MI
05.2006 - 10.2020
Merchandise Manager
Sam's Club
Ypsilanti , MI
03.2004 - 05.2006
Business Manager
Sam's Club
Southfield, MI
04.2002 - 03.2004
Merchandise Manager
Sam's Club
Canton, MI
08.1998 - 04.2002
Education
Associate Of Business Administration - Accounting
Baker College
Flint, MI 09.1992 - 06.1994
Skills
Merchandising operations
Certification
Certified Food Safety Manager
Timeline
Certified Food Safety Manager
10-2022
Digital Coach
Walmart
04.2022 - Current
Digital Coach
Walmart
07.2021 - 04.2022
AM Merchandise Lead
Sams Club
10.2020 - 07.2021
General Manager
AccuDry Inc./Orbis Holding Group
05.2006 - 10.2020
Merchandiser
Sam's Club
05.2006 - 10.2020
Merchandise Manager
Sam's Club
03.2004 - 05.2006
Business Manager
Sam's Club
04.2002 - 03.2004
Merchandise Manager
Sam's Club
08.1998 - 04.2002
Associate Of Business Administration - Accounting
Baker College
09.1992 - 06.1994