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Nickole Galvan

Brookfield,WI

Summary

Seasoned Store Manager of Operations with proven leadership skills. Strong background in overseeing all aspects of store operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and maximizing profitability. Skilled at team management, inventory control, and customer service enhancement. Proven ability to make positive impact on business performance through strategic planning and execution.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager of Operations

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse
Milwaukee, WI
10.2023 - Current
  • Recruited, trained, coached and mentored staff members in customer service skills.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent relations with customers.
  • Identified areas of improvement in store operations processes.
  • Assisted customers in finding the products they needed quickly and efficiently.
  • Created weekly schedules for staff members according to business needs.
  • Organized promotional events such as special sales or discounts.
  • Conducted monthly meetings with staff to discuss operational issues or changes.

Store Director

Kroger
Milwaukee, WI
01.2021 - 10.2023
  • Created incentive programs for employees to encourage higher levels of productivity.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce shrinkage losses due to theft or mismanagement of inventory.
  • Developed and implemented successful marketing campaigns to increase store sales.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods at competitive prices.
  • Identified potential opportunities for growth within the store and developed plans to capitalize on them.
  • Developed systems for tracking employee performance against key metrics such as sales goals or customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed overall inventory levels of merchandise by monitoring stock rotation and ordering new items as needed.
  • Provided leadership during periods of change by communicating effectively with employees about changes in policy or procedure.

Human Resources Manager

Kroger
Milwaukee, WI
02.2016 - 01.2021
  • Conducted background checks and reference checks of prospective employees.
  • Collaborated with department managers to develop comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of each individual team member.
  • Used HR website and other media to communicate HR processes, increasing understanding and consistent use.
  • Managed delivery of customer-focused HR services to company to increase hire rate and reduce churn.
  • Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
  • Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation, and benefits processes.
  • Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
  • Identified operational weaknesses to improve or innovate people, programs and processes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Bryant And Stratton College
Wauwatosa, WI
06-2011

Skills

  • Store maintenance
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Computer Skills
  • Employee Training
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Point of sale systems

Timeline

Store Manager of Operations

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse
10.2023 - Current

Store Director

Kroger
01.2021 - 10.2023

Human Resources Manager

Kroger
02.2016 - 01.2021

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Bryant And Stratton College
Nickole Galvan