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Michael Rivera

Lake Wales,FL

Summary

High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Advance Auto Parts
Lake Wales, FL
10.2025 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Sales Consultant

CDJR Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
05.2025 - 10.2025
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic.
  • Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.

Manager

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
Lake Wales, FL
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Store Manager

NPW Auto Value
Lakeland, FL
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

Store Manager

Auto Plus Auto Parts
Lakeland, FL
04.2023 - 06.2023

Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and

closing procedures.

Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment

through proactive communication and positive feedback.

Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.•

Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent

customer service and adherence to standard practices.

Store Manager

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
Allentown, PA
07.2018 - 03.2023
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Uphold and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.

Assistant Manager

National Tire And Battery
Whitehall, PA
02.2014 - 03.2018
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Education

High School - General

Louis E Dieruff High School
Allentown, PA

Skills

  • Store Opening and Closing Procedures
  • Staff Training
  • Order Management
  • Customer Service
  • Manage Budgets
  • Inventory Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Inventory management
  • Employee training
  • Cash handling
  • Visual merchandising
  • Staff scheduling

Timeline

Store Manager

Advance Auto Parts
10.2025 - Current

Sales Consultant

CDJR Winter Haven
05.2025 - 10.2025

Manager

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
02.2024 - 05.2025

Store Manager

NPW Auto Value
06.2023 - 02.2024

Store Manager

Auto Plus Auto Parts
04.2023 - 06.2023

Store Manager

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
07.2018 - 03.2023

Assistant Manager

National Tire And Battery
02.2014 - 03.2018

High School - General

Louis E Dieruff High School
Michael Rivera