Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Robert LoMonaco

Lake Oswego,OR

Summary

To provide excellent retail and management services in all areas of sales, merchandising, operations, and customer service relations.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Fred Meyer Jewelers
10.2020 - 04.2026
  • Diamond Certified by Diamond Council of America (DCA).
  • Directed daily operations to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales across all departments.
  • Led team training initiatives to cultivate a culture of exceptional service and product knowledge.
  • Coordinated inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels to meet customer demand effectively.
  • Implemented special events that attracted local customers, enhancing community ties and boosting revenue streams.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.

Softside Supervisor

Bed Bath & Beyond
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Responsible in the management team for customer service, sales, Inventory control, merchandising, store set ups, college events.

Fine Jewelry Manager/Home Manager

JCPenney
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for Customer Service, Sales, Special Events, Merchandising, Manager for all other departments as Leader On Duty, Customer Issues, Open/Closed Store.
  • Transfer

Lead Expert for Management Team

JCPenney, Home Store
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Manager of the Home Store.
  • Responsible for assisting in the management of inventory, merchandising, operations, marketing and sales; training and management of personnel including motivation and guidance in exceeding individual monthly sales goals; customer service and relations; the practice of quality business ethics (security and theft prevention, unlawful purchasing transactions), acting liaison to corporate.

Fine Jewelry Sales Professional

JCPenney, The Jewelry Store
01.2010 - 01.2012

Assistant Men’s Department Manager/Sales Professional

Ralph Lauren
01.2005 - 01.2009

Main Floor Jewelry Sales Associate/ Hermes Machine Engraving Artist

Fortunoff
01.2003 - 01.2004

Store Manager/Sales Associate

Conquete
01.2000 - 01.2001

Professional Opera Singer
01.1977 - 01.2000

Sales Associate

Tiffany & Co., Silver/Jewelry Department
01.1996 - 01.1998

Assistant Store Manager/Sales Associate

The Loft
01.1993 - 01.1996

Assistant Department Manager/Sales/Head Cashier

Sam Ash Music, Sheet Music Department
01.1990 - 01.1992

American Guild of Musical Artists
01.1983 - 01.1985

Education

High School Diploma - Vocal Artist

01.2000

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Academy of Vocal Arts
01.1982

DCA Diamond Certified - Diamond Certified

Diamond Council Of America
Portland, OR
08.2025

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Store operations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Friendly and positive
  • Inventory management

Accomplishments

  • 30 years of retail experience
  • Consistently surpass monthly sales quotas: Exceeded $750,000 in sales for Ralph Lauren within the first year of employment and monthly sales quotas by up to 30%
  • Superior customer relations skills
  • Manage a diversity of tasks and responsibilities under pressure
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and a team player

Timeline

Store Manager

Fred Meyer Jewelers
10.2020 - 04.2026

Softside Supervisor

Bed Bath & Beyond
01.2018 - 01.2020

Fine Jewelry Manager/Home Manager

JCPenney
01.2014 - 01.2018

Lead Expert for Management Team

JCPenney, Home Store
01.2012 - 01.2014

Fine Jewelry Sales Professional

JCPenney, The Jewelry Store
01.2010 - 01.2012

Assistant Men’s Department Manager/Sales Professional

Ralph Lauren
01.2005 - 01.2009

Main Floor Jewelry Sales Associate/ Hermes Machine Engraving Artist

Fortunoff
01.2003 - 01.2004

Store Manager/Sales Associate

Conquete
01.2000 - 01.2001

Sales Associate

Tiffany & Co., Silver/Jewelry Department
01.1996 - 01.1998

Assistant Store Manager/Sales Associate

The Loft
01.1993 - 01.1996

Assistant Department Manager/Sales/Head Cashier

Sam Ash Music, Sheet Music Department
01.1990 - 01.1992

American Guild of Musical Artists
01.1983 - 01.1985

Professional Opera Singer
01.1977 - 01.2000

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Academy of Vocal Arts

High School Diploma - Vocal Artist

DCA Diamond Certified - Diamond Certified

Diamond Council Of America