RENE CHAVEZ
Providence Village
Summary
Experienced retail management professional with expertise in compliance and safety. Proven track record of success in managing teams, exceeding sales goals, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Bilingual in Spanish and English with strong communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandising Manager
Sam’s Club
Denton, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee merchandise presentation, seasonal transition, and inventory flow to maximize store-wide operational efficiency.
- Recruit, hire, train, and mentor associates. Set clear expectations, provide consistent recognition, and manage associate performance to meet staffing needs and company growth objectives.
- Identify operational gaps, address improvement opportunities, and promote a culture of adaptability and continuous learning.
Merchandising Compliance Manager
Sam’s Club
Plano, TX
02.2018 - 06.2023
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, legal, quality, and ethical standards
- Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions
- Manage a team of associates to execute floor plans and meet objectives
- Reduced accident costs by 80k and shrink by 3% last year
- Promoted two subordinates into management positions.
Member Service Manager
Sam’s Club
Plano, TX
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Developed sales teams and retained members by adding value to their memberships
- Planned and executed sales strategies to increase market competitiveness.
Grocery/Produce Manager
Sam’s Club
Plano, TX
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Enforced food safety standards and created budgets for sales and expenses
- Provided consistent training to maintain high employee standards.
Overnight Manager
Sam’s Club
Plano, TX
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Managed operations policies and procedures
- Ensured safety and OSHA compliance in the workplace.
Education
Criminal Justice
Mountain View College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Compliance and safety management
- Team leadership and development
- Merchandising and inventory management
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Strong decision-making skills under pressure
Accomplishments
- Consistently exceeded sales goals by 10% or more
- Achieved 100% compliance with safety and regulatory standards in all management roles
- Implemented training programs that increased employee productivity by 15%
Certification
- Certified Food Safety Manager, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
- Class A+B Operator, Certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
- Stand-up Forklift Certified
- Electric Jack Certified
- Scissor Lift Certified
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
Sam’s Club
06.2023 - Current
Merchandising Compliance Manager
Sam’s Club
02.2018 - 06.2023
Member Service Manager
Sam’s Club
05.2017 - 02.2018
Grocery/Produce Manager
Sam’s Club
05.2016 - 05.2017
Overnight Manager
Sam’s Club
05.2013 - 05.2016
Criminal Justice
Mountain View College