Payton Slocum
Wichita
Summary
Talented Assistant Manager with analytical and driven approach to continuous improvement. Supports store operations leadership with knowledgeable, efficient assistance while supervising team members and promoting positive behaviors. Good financial sense with top-notch planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Specialty Shop Manager
Scheels Sporting Goods
Overland Park
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment processes.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and improve performance.
- Developed and implemented procedures for the efficient operation of the shop.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Oversaw shop layout and merchandise display, enhancing shopping experience.
Assistant Store Manager
Natural Grocers
Lawrence
03.2020 - 05.2025
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained and mentored new staff on product knowledge and customer service standards.
- Supervised a team of employees and provided ongoing training to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak shopping times and events.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Identified areas of operational inefficiency and implemented solutions to streamline processes.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS 08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Management
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Inventory management
- Point of sale management
- Sales forecasting
- Store operations
- Customer relationship management
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Specialty Shop Manager
Scheels Sporting Goods
10.2025 - 05.2026
Assistant Store Manager
Natural Grocers
03.2020 - 05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Neosho County Community College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Management
Neosho County Community College
08.2019 - 05.2021