Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
StoreManager

Polly S Rhode

Cottage Grove,MN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

DavlinsWoods Inc.
08.1994 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Store Manager

Coach House Gifts
02.1990 - 08.1994
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

Store Manager

Now And Then
05.1986 - 02.1990
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Major And Sociology Minor

Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
05.1986

Skills

  • Department Oversight
  • Administrative Management
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Time Management
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Store Merchandising
  • Payroll Management
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Strategies
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Cash Management
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Sales Tracking
  • Supply Ordering
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Employee Training
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Management Training
  • Business Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Staff Supervision
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Competitor Monitoring
  • Replenishment and Recovery
  • Team Development
  • Retail Merchandise Quality Standards
  • Sales Promotion
  • Delegating Work
  • Employee Terminations
  • Leading Staff Meetings
  • Special Events
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Loss Prevention Procedures
  • Positive and Friendly
  • Bank and Safe Deposits
  • Customer Relations
  • Shrink Minimization
  • Employee Motivation
  • Standards and Practices
  • Knowledge of Candidates
  • Inventory Tracking and Management
  • Morale Improvements
  • Maximizing Profitability
  • Shelf Organizing
  • Disciplinary Enforcement
  • Product Transportation
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Effective Selling Techniques
  • Special Promotions Planning
  • Store Operations Oversight
  • POS Terminal Operations
  • Recycling and Conservation

Timeline

Store Manager

DavlinsWoods Inc.
08.1994 - Current

Store Manager

Coach House Gifts
02.1990 - 08.1994

Store Manager

Now And Then
05.1986 - 02.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Music Major And Sociology Minor

Morningside College
Polly S Rhode