Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Leadership Experience
Community Service
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Morria Mullins

Morria Mullins

Newport News,VA

Summary

Award winning Area Leader with 13 + years of experience developing steady growth, in multiple stores, by building and improving infrastructure and implementing the company’s back to basics standard. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. District Manager with demonstrated experience managing company assets and developing people for future growth. Strategic planner talented in seeing multiple options for improvement, operational streamlining and potential growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Leader

7-Eleven, Inc
03.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced team collaboration with regular meetings, progress updates, and constructive feedback sessions.
  • Mentored junior staff members for professional growth and skill development, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to reduce redundancies, leading to overall operational improvements.
  • Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely replenishment of stock levels.
  • Engaged in customer journey, coaching associates in upholding company values and supporting individualized product selection experience.
  • Led training initiatives for new hires, contributing to their rapid integration into the team environment.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Worked collaboratively with loss prevention to decrease shrink and boost loss awareness.
  • Exceeded sales targets with well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching.
  • Optimized team performance with newly implemented sales and merchandising procedures.
  • Supervised over "22" locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.

Store Manager

7-eleven
12.2013 - 02.2019
  • Responsible for day to day operations, inventory management, controllable expenses, hiring, schedule writing and training of employees
  • Successfully managed and improved profitability of five stores during this period
  • For over a year managed multiple stores at the same time
  • Responsible for training field consultants and store managers for multiple markets
  • Was acting field consultant for a 10 store sub group when field consultant was absent
  • Awarded 2017 Manager of the year for the district
  • A+ rated manager 2015-2017.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
  • Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
  • Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by implementing effective security measures and training staff on proper procedures.
  • Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
  • Developed a successful employee retention plan, reducing staff turnover rates significantly.

Assistant Manager

7-eleven
07.2011 - 12.2013
  • Responsible for cash handling, training employees, category manager, banking certified
  • Assumed the responsibilities of store manager in their absence.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Education

Diploma -

Oakland High School
Murfreesboro, TN
01.2001

Skills

  • Business development
  • Budgeting
  • Inventory control
  • Internal auditing
  • Training and development
  • Guest focused
  • Proficiency in time management
  • Decision-Making
  • Loss Prevention
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Brand Promotion
  • Leadership skills
  • Store Opening and Closing

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the Store Leader of the Year in 2014
  • Achieved the Servant Leadership Award through effectively helping build Cultural and Community Engagement.
  • Supervised team of 100 + staff members.
  • Collaborated with Zone Merchandiser in the development of Sales Plan Register Toppers now used throughout the organization.

Certification

Servsafe, Hampton, VA, 2010, Present, State food handling certification

Leadership Experience

  • Treasurer, Deer Park Little League, 09/01/16, 09/30/17
  • Concession Manager, Deer Park Little League, 09/01/15, 09/30/16
  • Team Facilitator, Hampton Roads Hurricanes, 09/01/12, 09/30/16
  • Team Treasurer, Hampton Roads Hurricanes, 09/01/12, 09/30/13

Community Service

  • Bethany House
  • Food Bank of Newport News
  • Chkd

Timeline

Area Leader

7-Eleven, Inc
03.2019 - Current

Store Manager

7-eleven
12.2013 - 02.2019

Assistant Manager

7-eleven
07.2011 - 12.2013

Diploma -

Oakland High School
Morria Mullins