Ramon Gamboa
Orange,CA
Summary
Retail career that started in 1989 on an entry level position at Target.
Successfully performed different roles and responsibilities. At the time of my departure from the company, I was responsible for the entire receiving and replenishment process.
Through the years I've been fortunate enough to join teams in industry leading companies such as, Target, Domino's Pizza, Staples, JCPenney, Marshalls, Ross and 99 Only Stores
I understand that people are the driving force in a successful organization. My passion is recognizing those individuals and developing their careers into new roles. I strongly believe in building a sustainable environment that promotes and rewards high performance and work ethics.
I am a team-minded professional with 20 years of experience training groups of employees in the retail industry.
I am a team-minded professional with 20 years of experience training, developing and leading teams in the retail industry
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager / District Trainer / DMIT
99 Only Store
07.2022 - Current
- Mentored new store managers within our district, sharing best practices and providing guidance for a smooth transition into their leadership roles.
- Served in the Corporate Council, at the Home Offices, as a liaison to review and streamline processes and operational practices in all stores
- Performed stretch assignments that would required me to supervise daily store activities and operational processes for up 6 stores at a time
- Streamlined inventory management processes, resulting in reduced overhead costs and improved stock availability.
- Oversaw all aspects of daily store operations including scheduling, budgeting, payroll processing, and policy enforcement.
- Enhanced employee retention rates through motivational leadership and fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed profit margins by carefully analyzing financial reports, identifying areas of opportunity for cost reduction or revenue growth.
- Collaborated with corporate marketing teams on promotional events, driving foot traffic and boosting brand awareness.
Store Manager / District Safety Captain
Ross Dress For Less
01.2017 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, I served as District Safety Captain to streamline information and best safety practices that would be used at a District and Regional store level
- On stretch assignment I supervised daily operational functions of up to 4 stores within our District
- Drive results through operational execution
- Mentored new store managers within the district, sharing best practices and providing guidance for a smooth transition into their leadership roles.
- Manage Key Performance Indicators through processes execution
- Provide outstanding customer service
- Staffing, succession planning and performance management
- Sales performance and managing controllable expenses
- Merchandising focus on profit and customer's value
- P&L responsibilities, Inventory Controls and Controllable Expenses
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
UCLA
01.2014 - 01.2017
HR Manager
JCPenney
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Talent Acquisition
- Training, coaching and performance management
- HR compliance; State and Federal
- Scheduling and Payroll control
- Drive a sales culture through new credit card accounts
- District Trainer
- Drive operational excellence through associate training
- P&L responsibilities, Inventory Control and Controllable Expenses.
Store Manager
Staples
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Drive profit through sales and merchandising execution
- Drive sales and customer satisfaction, through add on services
- Talent acquisition
- Coaching and training
- Performance management
- P&L responsibilities, Inventory Control and Controllable Expenses.
Store Manager
Marshalls
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Drive sales through Merchandising and Customer Service
- Drive profitability through acquisition of new Credit Card accounts
- District test store for new company programs
- Ran, staffed and managed 2 new Marshalls store locations
- Training District store
- Talent acquisition, coaching and Performance Management
- P&L responsibilities, Inventory Control and Controllable Expenses.
Santa Ana College
01.1992 - 01.1994
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA09.1994
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Store operations
- Operational Efficiency
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Recruitment and hiring
Hobbies and Interests
- Drums
- Bowling
Timeline
Store Manager / District Trainer / DMIT
99 Only Store
07.2022 - Current
Store Manager / District Safety Captain
Ross Dress For Less
01.2017 - Current
UCLA
01.2014 - 01.2017
HR Manager
JCPenney
01.2014 - 01.2015
Store Manager
Staples
01.2012 - 01.2014
Store Manager
Marshalls
01.2003 - 01.2012
Santa Ana College
01.1992 - 01.1994
Associate of Arts - Communications
Santa Ana College
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