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Nicholas Garlando

Bolivar,OH

Summary

Accomplished management professional specializing in creating, launching and operating retail locations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Sleep Number Corporation
Fairlawn, OH
04.2019 - Current

Manage daily business functions, including operations and sales.

Guided clients to effective sleep solutions.

Directed coaching, training, and performance management initiatives.

Enhanced financial performance via collaborative strategies and strong personal leadership.

SAS General Manager

Best Buy Mobile
Canton, Ohio
02.2011 - 06.2018
  • Daily operations such as opening, closing, cash management, sales, p&l management, scheduling, customer service, inventory management, hiring and recruiting, marketing, coaching and development
  • Gold Star Trainer for all new promoted general managers, and Community Grant Program Leader and Co-Chair

SWAS General Manager

Best Buy
Wooster, OH
04.2008 - 02.2011
  • Daily Operations from sales, receiving customer payments, customer service, inventory management, recruiting, hiring, and interviewing
  • Coaching and sales development, marketing, community programs, employee experience committee
  • Served as a manager of the entire location when needed

Manager

Kay Jewelers
Canton, OH
07.2006 - 04.2008
  • Managed sales, inventory control, receiving customer payments, p&l management, cash management, repairs, scheduling and goal setting
  • Handled all recruiting, interviewing and hiring, as well as starting the companies first recruiting open houses
  • Received numerous sales and operational achievement awards

Manager

Radio Shack
Canton, OH
06.2002 - 04.2008
  • Managed daily operations, cash handling, sales, customer service, inventory management, p&l management, payroll, recruiting, interviewing, hiring
  • Achieved many sales and operational awards for profitability management, as well as many sales contest
  • Won team player of the year award, as well have6 leadership awards

Education

High School Diploma - Diversified Health Occupations

Belmont Technical School
Saint Clairsville, OH

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Control
  • Retail merchandising
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Store operations
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Exceptional leader
  • Staff development
  • P&L Management
  • Sales and marketing
  • Non-profit marketing
  • Dedicated team player
  • Positive attitude
  • Team oriented
  • Recruiting and interviewing

Accomplishments

  • Launch all new Best Buy Mobiles Ohio and Pennsylvania, as well as running and managing one of Best Buy Mobiles top locations.
  • Played crucial roles in the training and development of all managers for our region.

Timeline

General Manager

Sleep Number Corporation
04.2019 - Current

SAS General Manager

Best Buy Mobile
02.2011 - 06.2018

SWAS General Manager

Best Buy
04.2008 - 02.2011

Manager

Kay Jewelers
07.2006 - 04.2008

Manager

Radio Shack
06.2002 - 04.2008

High School Diploma - Diversified Health Occupations

Belmont Technical School
Nicholas Garlando