Summary
Work History
Education
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Rifat Kirton

Derry,USA

Summary

Dynamic operations manager with a proven track record of guiding teams and driving performance through effective motivation and accountability. Exceptional communication skills facilitate clear conveyance of the company's vision, fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration. A flexible leadership style enhances team morale and cultivates a positive work environment, essential for achieving organizational goals. Expertise encompasses all facets of retail operations, including shrink management, customer retention, visual merchandising, P&L analysis, and inventory management.

Work History

Assistant Store Director

Albertsons
01.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth workflow through effective management of daily activities.
  • Engaged with suppliers to obtain beneficial pricing and delivery conditions.
  • Contributed to team expansion through effective recruitment strategies.
  • Enhanced sales through innovative merchandising techniques.
  • Refined inventory systems to achieve greater operational efficiency.
  • Evaluated team members' work quality to enhance productivity and address skill gaps.
  • Oversaw scheduling, maintaining adequate staff coverage while minimizing labor costs.
  • Monitored sales data to detect trends and adjusted inventory levels.
  • Managed challenging customer concerns, achieving agreeable outcomes.

General Manager

JCPenney
08.2016 - 04.2022
  • Directed inventory oversight, cash management, and store opening and closing tasks.
  • Directed operational activities to support efficient store management.
  • Facilitated successful employee management in fast-paced context through strategic communication.
  • Organized backroom to streamline ordering processes and enhance stock rotation.
  • Increased sales through innovative visual merchandising displays.
  • Enhanced labor scheduling to align with store requirements and budget limits.
  • Partnered with managers to design strategies for boosting performance across locations.

Teacher's Assistant

Pathways for Children
2009 - 2016
  • Increased classroom participation using interactive teaching methods like group projects.
  • Facilitated continuous communication with parents regarding their child's educational journey.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education

Iqraa
Punjab

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Team Management
  • English
  • Management
  • Sales (5 years)
  • Retail Management
  • Management (10 years)
  • Sales Management
  • Retail sales
  • Merchandising
  • Fluent in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi Report, tracking productivity and managing or controlling the on hand inventory (5 years)
  • Recruiting
  • Translation
  • Interviewing
  • Store Management Experience
  • Customer service
  • Loss Prevention
  • Administrative Experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpretation
  • Communication skills
  • Profit & Loss
  • Supervising experience
  • Store management
  • Guest services
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Operations Management
  • Tax accounting
  • Pricing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Payroll
  • Microsoft Office
  • Leadership Experience
  • Research
  • Project Management

Languages

Punjabi - Expert
Urdu - Expert
Hindi - Expert
Pahari
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Store Director

Albertsons
01.2022 - Current

General Manager

JCPenney
08.2016 - 04.2022

Teacher's Assistant

Pathways for Children
2009 - 2016

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education

Iqraa
Rifat Kirton