Miguel Garcia
Gardena,CA
Summary
To obtain a position that will offer a variety of challenges and responsibilities where my knowledge of retail operations, extensive experience in loss prevention, and management skill set can be utilized to enhance security, minimize losses, and ensure operational efficiency. Experienced Store Manager with a background in retail operations and employee supervision. Strengths include inventory management, customer service, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to enhance store's performance through strategic planning and implementation of sales campaigns. Proven record of success in fostering an environment that promotes teamwork and exceptional customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Picker
SA Recycling
SAN PEDRO
04.2021 - Current
- Ensured operational efficiency and safety by maintaining clean water pump stations, conducting regular inspections of equipment and PPE, and operating heavy machinery according to safety protocols
- Managed the separation and removal of metals and scrap, maintaining inventory integrity and a secure work environment.
General Manager
Vans, Inc.
REDONDO BEACH
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Ensured staff were equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet sales and customer engagement goals, and managed labor and payroll while implementing loss prevention measures to maximize profitability
- Maintained inventory integrity through proper shipping and receiving procedures, reducing shrinkage, and monitored training programs to set performance goals for staff development.
Assistant General Manager
Hot Topic
REDONDO BEACH
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Fostered a collaborative and passionate team while managing shrink/loss prevention efforts and maintaining payroll hours and schedules
- Conducted regular audits and communicated effectively with retail leadership and HQ on trends and customer feedback.
Stock Manager
Banana Republic
PALOS VERDES
10.2005 - 01.2010
- Monitored sales to optimize labor usage, traffic, and sales generation, while managing store and supply budgets to ensure financial efficiency.
Education
Diploma -
GARDENA HIGH SCHOOL
GARDENA, CA06.2005
Skills
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Store opening and closing procedures
- Recruitment and hiring
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Excellent communication (written and oral)
- Ability to focus on single tasks or multitask as assigned
- Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
- Able to type 60 WPM
- Quality Assurance
- Partnership Building
- Risk Management
- Talent Recruitment
- Employee Training
- Loss Prevention
- Safety Procedures
- Retail Inventory Management
- Project Management
- POS Systems
- Budget Administration
- Operations Management
- Store operations oversight
- Customer Service Management
- Team Development
- Employee supervision and motivation
- Customer Service
- Marketing and Promotions
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Picker
SA Recycling
04.2021 - Current
General Manager
Vans, Inc.
03.2011 - 04.2012
Assistant General Manager
Hot Topic
01.2011 - 03.2011
Stock Manager
Banana Republic
10.2005 - 01.2010
Diploma -
GARDENA HIGH SCHOOL