Results-driven Operations and IT professional with 20 years in retail leadership and 9 years in technical support. Led teams of up to 50 associates, enhancing sales and operational performance while managing inventory and assets. Technical skills encompass Windows, Microsoft 365, hardware/software troubleshooting, and IT asset management, with a focus on process improvement and team development.
Work History
Merchandise Manager
2 Years 5 Months
Lowes Home Improvement Stores | 03.2024 - 08.2026
Directed merchandise placement, planogram execution, and seasonal resets to maintain accurate sales floor presentation.
Coordinated pricing, signage, and promotional execution across departments to align with merchandising standards.
Trained associates on merchandising standards, shelf recovery, and display compliance to strengthen store execution.
Retail Manager
22 Years
The Home Depot | 01.2002 - 01.2024
Managed daily operations of high-volume retail environment, ensuring sales growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Managed daily operations of a high-volume retail environment while driving sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, safety, and operational excellence.
Led, coached, and developed approximately 50 associates, improving accountability, engagement, productivity, and retention.
Managed workforce planning, scheduling, inventory, merchandising, receiving, replenishment, and loss prevention.
Resolved complex customer issues, collaborating with district and cross-functional leadership to support company initiatives.
Resolved complex customer issues and partnered with district and cross-functional leadership on company initiatives.
Reduced inventory shrink 3% through stronger controls and accountability.
Improved associate retention 5% through coaching, recognition, and leadership development.
Computer Support Technician
3 Years
The Home Depot | 01.2011 - 01.2014
Installed, configured, patched, and troubleshot Windows systems and software applications.
Installed, configured, patched, and troubleshot Windows systems and software applications to ensure optimal performance.
Re-imaged and deployed laptops and assisted with technology moves involving computers, phones, servers, and other equipment.
Managed IT inventory, assets, service requests, and problem tickets to streamline support processes.
Provided end-user training and maintained accurate support documentation to enhance user experience.
Senior Desktop Technician
5 Years
Cogito Capital Group | 01.2006 - 01.2011
Conducted hardware maintenance, software upgrades, Windows support, and system maintenance to ensure optimal system performance.
Performed hardware maintenance, software upgrades, Windows support, and system maintenance.
Managed user accounts and permissions in Active Directory.
Resolved desktop hardware and software issues to reduce downtime and enhance user experience.
Help Desk Analyst
1 Year
IBM | 01.2005 - 01.2006
Delivered customer and desktop support by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and system issues to enhance user experience.
Handled support calls, documented resolutions, and ensured timely ticket completion to maintain service quality.
Installed and maintained client computers, operating systems, and approved applications.
Oversaw IT asset information and escalated unresolved issues in Remedy ticketing system to facilitate prompt resolution.
Education
No Degree - Computer And Information Systems
Westchester Community College | Valhalla, NY | 05-2027
CompTia A+ And Net+ - Computer Networking
Silicon Valley Computer Learning Center | Atlanta, Ga | 01-2023