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Rex Brown

Rex Brown

Alma,MI

Summary

Customer-oriented Store Manager offering over 15 years of experience in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers.

Focused Store Manager versed in all aspects of running retail establishment, including opening and closing procedures, banking, merchandising and recruiting. Keeps operations efficient, productive and on-track to consistently meet and exceed expectations. Sales expert with unparalleled communication and relationship-building talents.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Beacon & Bridge Market
Ithaca, MI
01.2009 - 01.2024
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

Assistant Manager

KFC
St. Johns,, MI
04.2001 - 09.2008
  • Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.

Lithographer

Inco Development Corporation
Mason, MI
05.1991 - 03.2000
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Aerospace Security Specialist

United States Air Force, USAF
09.1986 - 03.1990

Secured a policed high security areas.

Protected USAF property and resources.

Patrolled parameters of the air field and base.

Monitored entrance into restricted areas and ensured only authorized personnel were entering and exiting.

Maintained my firearms so they operated properly when needed.

Enforced USAF security policies.

Cross trained into the Law Enforcement Specialist category to assist with more base security operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Johns High School, Saint Johns, MI
05-1986

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Ordering
  • Risk Management
  • Loss Prevention
  • Store Merchandising
  • Promotional planning
  • Store operations oversight
  • Customer Service Management
  • Employee Training
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Competitor Monitoring
  • POS Systems
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Operational budgeting
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Payroll Management
  • Team Development
  • Revenue Generation
  • Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Friendly and Positive
  • Strategic thinker
  • Team motivation
  • Inventory Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Delegating Work
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Sales Promotions
  • Security System Monitoring
  • Shift checklists
  • Cash Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Mathematical Aptitude
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Process Improvements
  • Performance Reviews
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Sales Coaching
  • Customer Relations
  • Employee Terminations
  • Bank and Safe Deposits
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Vendor Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Accurate Cash Handling
  • Reliable
  • Special Events
  • Retail Merchandise Quality Standards

Timeline

Store Manager - Beacon & Bridge Market
01.2009 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager - KFC
04.2001 - 09.2008
Lithographer - Inco Development Corporation
05.1991 - 03.2000
Aerospace Security Specialist - United States Air Force, USAF
09.1986 - 03.1990
St. Johns High School - High School Diploma,
Rex Brown