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Work History
Education
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Richard Yanis

Murfreesboro,TN
Richard Yanis

Summary

Dynamic retail leader with a proven track record excelling in inventory management and customer engagement. Successfully enhanced profitability through strategic marketing and motivated teams to achieve operational excellence. Committed to fostering a positive work environment while delivering exceptional service and driving sales growth.

Overview

21
years of professional experience

Work History

The Kroger Co.
Brentwood, TN

Assistant Store Manager/HR Specialist
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex HR problems that impacted operations management and business direction.
  • Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.

Designer Shoe Warehouse
Port Chester, NY

Store Manager
01.2020 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Managed daily operations by completing purchasing, inventory control, merchandising and product distribution tasks.
  • Prevented store losses using awareness and attention to detail to detect gaps for corrective action.
  • Boosted company sales by developing and implementing strategic marketing approaches.

CVS Pharmacy
Larchmont, NY

Store Manager
04.2016 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

Target
Stamford, CT

Guest Relations Manager
05.2009 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Trained and mentored specialists in application of soft skills, guest recovery strategies and performance optimization techniques.
  • Recorded guest issues in response tracking system to monitor resolution and schedule follow-up.
  • Followed financial control procedures, enforcing proper management of cash, inventories and receivables.

J. Crew
Greenwich, CT

Store Manager
01.2004 - 04.2009

Job overview

  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Taught merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
  • Improved profitability by executing daily, weekly, and monthly floor plan changes.

Education

East Side High School
New York, NY

GED
08-1997

University Overview

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Proficient in schedule management
  • Motivational techniques
  • Cash audit management
  • Customer service and engagement
  • Upselling and cross selling

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager/HR Specialist
The Kroger Co.
03.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Designer Shoe Warehouse
01.2020 - 03.2023
Store Manager
CVS Pharmacy
04.2016 - 01.2020
Guest Relations Manager
Target
05.2009 - 04.2016
Store Manager
J. Crew
01.2004 - 04.2009
East Side High School
GED