Rick Peterson
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Experienced Assistant Store Manager confidently leading multiple teams for 8 years. Highly motivated and dedicated leader responding to rapidly changing demands and opportunities with ease. Flexible manager with encompassing utmost level of ethics and integrity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Manager
Sam's Club
09.2023 - Current
- Trained and supervised merchandising team members in best practices, improving overall performance.
- Implemented innovative visual displays that captured attention and boosted sales significantly.
- Evaluated merchandise assortment regularly to ensure alignment with consumer preferences and demands.
- Increased sales by developing and implementing successful merchandising strategies.
Operations Assistant Store Manager
The Home Depot
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed company initiatives for ongoing store maintenance and increased efficiency in operations procedures.
- Training 150 employees on safety procedures and guiding the completion of their safety responsibilities in accordance of SOP.
- Implemented theft prevention policies and following operational procedures to minimize potential shrink.
Specialty Assistant Store Manager
The Home Depot
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained positive customer relationships with our top 10 contractors by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities and developed a more cohesive team effort.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Merchandising Assistant Store Manager
The Home Depot
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Organized daily routines on getting shelves full, overheads organized and inventory counts correct.
- Developed innovative and creative merchandise displays to drive point-of-sale purchases.
- Drove unit sales on product to make customer flow faster and more convenient for our customers.
Night Operations Assistant Store Manager
The Home Depot
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Supervised 30 employees on 3rd shift, overseeing efficiency of getting product on shelves and having the store grand opening ready in the morning.
- .Constantly looking for opportunities to have the team work safer and smarter by eliminating unneeded steps.
- Managed the organization of the overheads making sure everything is in the area that it’s suppose to be.
Education
Electrician
MATC
Oak Creek, WI09.2013
Business Administration And Management
MATC
Oak Creek, WI09.2011
Skills
- Retail Operations
- Store Opening and Closing
- Department Oversight
- Strategic Merchandising
- Profit and Loss
- Freight Flow
- Inventory Accuracy
- Inventory Control Procedures
- Shrink Minimization
- Incident Reports
- Customer Service
- Store Organization
- Forklift Operator and Trainer
- Order Picker Operator and Trainer
- Pacer Unit Operator and Trainer
- Reach Truck Operator and Trainer
- Electric Pallet Jack Operator and Trainer
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
Sam's Club
09.2023 - Current
Operations Assistant Store Manager
The Home Depot
03.2021 - 09.2023
Specialty Assistant Store Manager
The Home Depot
01.2019 - 03.2021
Merchandising Assistant Store Manager
The Home Depot
01.2017 - 01.2019
Night Operations Assistant Store Manager
The Home Depot
03.2014 - 01.2017
Electrician
MATC
Business Administration And Management
MATC
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