Michael Schafer
Summersville,WV
Summary
Highly-motivated. Looking for a full time position, with over 25 years of retail experience with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Dollar General
Goodlettsville, TN
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Drove district growth through program quality, sales initiatives and customer service.
- Maximized branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
- Sourced and recruited top talent for various retail store positions and verified recruiting processes to meet new store opening timelines.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
Store Manager Trainer #16963
Dollar General Store
Summersville, WV
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
Merchandising Associate
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
Summersville, WV
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
- Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
District Manager
Kelloggs Snacks, Keebler
Battle Creek, MI
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for sales and customer service.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
- Sourced and recruited top talent for various retail store positions and verified recruiting processes to meet new store opening timelines.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Firelands High School
Oberlin, OH06.1980
Skills
- Sales Orientation
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Operating Procedures and Policies
- Staff Training and Development
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
District Manager
Dollar General
08.2022 - 12.2022
Store Manager Trainer #16963
Dollar General Store
07.2018 - 08.2022
Merchandising Associate
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
01.2016 - 07.2018
District Manager
Kelloggs Snacks, Keebler
01.2006 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Firelands High School