Associate of Science -
Wisconsin School of Electronics
Madison, WI
Russell Preston
Davis,IL
Summary
Dynamic Store Director at Valli Produce with a proven track record in sales leadership and operational efficiency. Expert in developing inventory control systems that minimized waste and enhanced profitability. Adept at training and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of excellence and customer service. Committed to strategic planning and maximizing revenue generation.
Education
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Valli Produce
10.2008 - 01.2026
- Developed comprehensive inventory control systems to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Executed visual merchandising techniques to boost product visibility and increase sales.
- Led staff training programs that improved team performance and customer service skills.
- Monitored daily sales reports to identify trends and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly.
- Established operational compliance standards to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
Skills
- Sales leadership
- Vendor relationship development
- Brand awareness
- Staff leadership
- People management
- Store operations
- Strategic planning
- Abilities
- Merchandise planning
- Inventory oversight
- Product merchandising
- Sales promotions
- Leadership development
- Retail inventory management
- Policies and procedures
- Store opening and closing
- Strategic thinker
- Revenue generation
- Goals and performance
- Operational efficiency
- Friendly and positive
- oversight
- Team building and leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Sales expertise
- Order management
- Sales coaching
- Retail merchandise quality standards
- Security system monitoring
- Maximizing profitability
- Bank and safe deposits
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- management
- Customer relations
- Flexible schedule
- Competitor monitoring
- Sales analysis
- Special events
- Supply ordering
- and promotions
- Culture development
- Leading staff meetings
- Sales leadership
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- Outstanding communication skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team building
- Cash management
- management
- Delegation
Accomplishments
- Exceeded monthly store sales goals 48 months in a row.
- Supervised team of 96 staff members.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Store Director
Valli Produce
10.2008 - 01.2026
Associate of Science -
Wisconsin School of Electronics