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Otto Garcia Avalos

Calverton,NY

Summary

Currently serving as the Acting Store Manager at Michael Kors, I am enthusiastic about my role, and eager to expand my knowledge of the business. I bring several years of expertise in retail operations, sales, service team leadership, and profitability strategies. Demonstrating exceptional organizational skills, I excel at prioritizing daily tasks and ensuring their efficient execution to achieve performance and productivity objectives. Furthermore, I have a proven track record of successfully recruiting, training, developing, and managing teams of store associates, sales supervisors, and assistant managers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Store Manager

Michael Kors
Riverhead, New York
05.2024 - Current
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, and cash handling.
  • Monitored inventory levels and partnered with District Managers to request additional products to meet customer demand.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a team
  • Ensuring smooth store operations and operational excellence in all processes.
  • Expertise in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent, as well as empowering, developing, and motivating a team to achieve exceptional results by delivering an elevated customer experience.
  • Managing budgets
  • Adhere to visual guidelines and ensure the store is immaculate.
  • Employee scheduling: Running expense, sales, and profitability reports
  • Analyzed financial data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Provided feedback on marketing campaigns to improve effectiveness.

Assistant Store Manager

Michael Kors
Riverhead, NY
11.2021 - Current
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management, and staff scheduling.
  • Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
  • Developed strategies for increasing store profitability by analyzing
    financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Demonstrating creativity and dedication to achieving business success
  • Collaboratively partnering with the store manager to drive business
    growth. Proven managerial expertise in meeting demanding deadlines and achieving targets.
  • Supervised a team of employees and provided ongoing training to ensure
    high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating
    staff members to meet targets.
  • Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions
    in the store.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals

Sales Supervisor

Ecco
Riverhead , NY
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Monitored store performance and identified areas for improvement.
  • Tracked sales data to ensure accurate inventory levels.
  • Supporting the Store Manager in the recruitment and hiring process for
    available positions, while concurrently undergoing training to assume the
    role of Store Manager.
  • Providing assistance to customers and ensuring exceptional customer
    service
  • Developed strategies to increase customer loyalty and retention.
  • Provided employees with feedback on job performance.
  • Performed daily cash management duties including deposits, audits.
  • Supported the Store Manager in daily operations activities as needed.
  • Coordinated floor moves, merchandising, and display maintenance, and monitored floor stock to keep popular items available to buyers.

Sales Asssociate

Michael Kors
Riverhead, NY
06.2018 - 09.2020

Consistently provided exceptional customer service, ensuring that all customer needs were met. Demonstrated proficiency as a sales associate, as well as in cashier and stocker roles, consistently achieving top sales and building strong client relationships.

Sales Associate

GUESS Factory
Riverhead , NY
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • As a sales associate, I was eager to expand my responsibilities and contribute to the visual merchandising of the store. Working in a fast-paced environment, I was able to adapt to multiple roles throughout the day. I was happy to assist customers around the store, and I was also willing to help out at the cash wrap when needed.

Sales Associate

Abercrombie & Fitch
Riverhead, NY
04.2018 - 11.2018
  • As a sales associate, I made sure that the store always looked well-stocked and presentable, and that customers were our top priority. I assisted customers in finding what they were looking for, and also helped with cashier duties, and worked as a stock associate for shipments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Riverhead Senior High School
Riverhead, NY
06-2018

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Boces
Riverhead, NY
06-2018

Certificate - Nurse Assistant

Boces
Riverhead
06-2017

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Payroll Administration
  • Financial Goals
  • Conflict Management
  • Customer service
  • Visual standards
  • Retail Management
  • Multi-Store Operations
  • Operations Management
  • Recruiting

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Acting Store Manager

Michael Kors
05.2024 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Michael Kors
11.2021 - Current

Sales Supervisor

Ecco
09.2020 - 11.2021

Sales Asssociate

Michael Kors
06.2018 - 09.2020

Sales Associate

GUESS Factory
06.2018 - 12.2018

Sales Associate

Abercrombie & Fitch
04.2018 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

Riverhead Senior High School

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Boces

Certificate - Nurse Assistant

Boces
Otto Garcia Avalos