Rebecca Montgomery
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
High-energy Store Manager bringing in over ten years of experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with stand out work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Academy Sports and Outdoors
11.2017 - Current
- Drive business in a big box retail environment where I am responsible for a 19 million dollar department
- Plan, organize and oversee staff of up-to 100 people
- Maintain federally regulated documents to be audited at any given time by multiple government agencies
- Managed multiple departments and currently in the highest volume due to sales performance
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Number one in private brand sales in apparel for the entire company
- Coordinate with name brand ambassadors to ensure that standards and best practices are in place
- Leader in visual merchandising both in store and for new store openings for the district
Store Manager
Rue 21
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Promoted to District training manager where I would travel to the corporate office quarterly and oversee 4 other stores in my district
- Hiring, training and developing sales associates to help grow the business and keep superior standards in a fast paced, high volume environment
- Travel to new store openings in the area to train and develop new sales associates and help execute the opening of the store
- Decreasing shrink by developing better practices and creating awareness
- Relocated and promoted 3 times during my tenure to higher volume locations
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
Co-Manager
A’gaci
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Work with a team to create merchandising directives for the company.
Education
M.S. in Criminal Justice -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2012
B.S. in Criminal Justice -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2007
Skills
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Relations
- Multitasking and Organization
- Training and mentoring
- Store Opening and Closing
- Team Leadership
- Friendly and Positive
- Outstanding communication skills
- Team leadership and coaching
Timeline
Store Manager
Academy Sports and Outdoors
11.2017 - Current
Store Manager
Rue 21
01.2012 - 11.2017
Co-Manager
A’gaci
03.2009 - 01.2012
M.S. in Criminal Justice -
Texas State University
B.S. in Criminal Justice -
University of North Texas