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Ray Wimbush

Cary,NC

Summary

Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success. Experienced Store Manager with professional knowledge of retail operations, team leadership and training. Dependable and punctual supervisor with top-notch abilities in Customer Service and Freshness. Offering 21 years of experience and ready to take on dynamic, growth-oriented position in fast-paced environment at Food Lion.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Food Lion
Durham, NC
10.2009 - Current
  • Generated repeat business by delivering exceptional customer service and positive engagement
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success
  • Achieved consistent budget targets with optimal expense controls and elimination of unnecessary waste
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent

Production Assistant

Eastern Minerals
Henderson, NC
03.2007 - 10.2009
  • Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation
  • Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas
  • Worked with 3 supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances

Assistant Store Manager

Food Lion
Henderson, NC
01.2004 - 06.2007
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
  • Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members
  • Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results
  • Partnered with Store Manager to develop and implement merchandising plans to guarantee profitability on weekly basis

Owner Operator

Ray’s Floor Cleaning Service
Henderson, NC
11.2000 - 03.2005
  • Developed and implemented detailed business plan to get operations running on best foundation
  • Coordinated allocation of burnishing and wax removal service equipment and supplies to maintain operational efficiency
  • Established and maintained strong procedures for daily operations
  • Enhanced customer loyalty and satisfaction by addressing concerns quickly
  • Hired and trained employees and evaluated individual job performance

Store Manager

Food Lion
Henderson , NC
09.1996 - 01.2001
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
  • Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth
  • Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees
  • Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies

E-4P Air Defense Artillery-14S

Department of Defense- US Army
Colorado Springs, CO
07.1992 - 12.1996
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to develop better plans and revise proper protocols to meet objectives
  • Quickly visually identify friendly and enemy aircraft

Education

High School Diploma -

Vance Senior High
Henderson, NC

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Training and development
  • Goals and performance
  • Merchandising
  • Relationship building and management
  • Financial operations management
  • Maximizing profitability
  • Team leadership and coaching

Accomplishments

  • Achieved status as one of 3 top sales performers in the region comprised of 25 stores
  • Increased sales by 6 % by coaching department managers on new merchandising standards, customer service and In-Stock position
  • Received a 91% rating on 2018 Associate Engagement Survey
  • Collaborated with team of 6 in the implementation of Deli Project Delight for Durham/Cary Region
  • Named “2015 Ralph Ketner Store Manager Excellence Award Winner" for Durham/Cary Region

Timeline

Store Manager

Food Lion
10.2009 - Current

Production Assistant

Eastern Minerals
03.2007 - 10.2009

Assistant Store Manager

Food Lion
01.2004 - 06.2007

Owner Operator

Ray’s Floor Cleaning Service
11.2000 - 03.2005

Store Manager

Food Lion
09.1996 - 01.2001

E-4P Air Defense Artillery-14S

Department of Defense- US Army
07.1992 - 12.1996

High School Diploma -

Vance Senior High

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