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Work History
Education
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Mike Lopez

Target
Cicero,IL
4
years of post-secondary education
11
years of professional experience

A highly motivated and detail-oriented store manager with over five years of experience in the retail industry. I am skilled in customer service, cash handling, and inventory management. Committed to providing exceptional service to customers and contributing to the success of the team.

Work History

Service & Engagement Team Lead

1 Year 4 Months
Target | Lombard, Illinois | 03.2025 - 07.2026
  • Led guest engagement routines across Target sales floor and service areas.
  • Coached team members on service standards to enhance guest interaction.
  • Coordinated daily coverage for registers, floor support, and service desk.
  • Enhanced product knowledge to deliver optimal service and meet sales quotas.
  • Led customer support teams across multiple time zones to ensure consistent service delivery.

General Manager

2 Years 9 Months
Advance Auto Parts | Chicago, IL | 06.2022 - 03.2025
  • In charge of the store's P&L and observing it daily.
  • Utilized extensive parts knowledge to assist customers in finding specific vehicle components. to assist customers with what they need for their vehicles.
  • Managed pro commercial customers and ensured timely delivery of parts.
  • Managed parts warranties to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized parts knowledge to assist customers with vehicle needs.
  • Installing batteries, wipers, and performing vehicle diagnostics.
  • Conducted cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory records. to keep inventory up to date.

Store Manager

6 Years 11 Months
Dollar Tree | Forest Park, IL | 06.2015 - 05.2022
  • Led, trained, and guided new and current team members.
  • Wrote employee schedules that aligned with company payroll expectations.
  • Ordered and rotated frozen food inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels in the freezer department.
  • Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory levels across departments. to certain departments that were low on merchandise making sure the inventory was accurate.
  • Following company policy and procedures including good practice on safety.
  • Conducted interviews for potential candidates to assess qualifications.
  • Assisted customers at the register and unloaded merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Following company policy and procedures including good practice on safety.

Department Lead (mens athletic)

2 Years
Shoe Carnival | Berwyn, IL | 01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Ensured proper shoe display and organization for optimal customer experience.
  • Created openings for new shoe shipment in preparation for display.
  • Supported inventory management by unloading shipments and tagging shoes for theft prevention.
  • Assisted cashiers during busy periods.
  • Assisted with unloading shipment and secured shoes with tags for inventory control.

Education

H.S

J. Sterling Morton East H.S | Cicero, IL | 09.2009 - 06.2013

Skills

Customer service
Sales
POS systems
Store operations
Inventory Management
Stock management
Profit and loss management
Team training
Leadership
Team leadership
Store Management

Timeline

Service & Engagement Team Lead

Target
03.2025 - 07.2026Read More

General Manager

Advance Auto Parts
06.2022 - 03.2025Read More

Department Lead (mens athletic)

Shoe Carnival
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
06.2015 - 05.2022Read More

J. Sterling Morton East H.S

H.S
09.2009 - 06.2013Read More
Mike Lopez