RYLIE DEAN
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Claire's Boutique, excelling in inventory management and operational efficiency. Skilled in vendor management and operational budgeting, coupled with outstanding communication abilities. Achieved significant improvements in inventory accuracy and personnel development, driving sales and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Claire's Boutique
DUBLIN, GEORGIA
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Developed and implemented inventory control procedures and policies.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for all items in the warehouse.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Worked closely with purchasing staff to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Trained new employees on inventory management practices and procedures.
- Coordinated logistics for inventory movement between locations.
- Coordinated receipt of incoming materials and verified accuracy of items received.
- Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
Childcare Provider
ORCHARD CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER
COCHRAN, GA
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
Inventory Specialist
INTERSTATE AUTO SALES
MACON, GE
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Ensured proper storage conditions for all items in the warehouse.
- Worked closely with purchasing staff to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
- Responded promptly to requests from customers regarding product availability.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Trained new employees on inventory management practices and procedures.
- Coordinated logistics for inventory movement between locations.
- Coordinated with suppliers to reorder supplies and manage inventory replenishment.
- Guided customers through step-by-step solutions in a clear and concise manner.
- Curated and managed content submissions, selecting pieces that align with brand values.
- Maintained an organized library of digital assets such as images, videos or documents used on websites.
- Supervised a team of writers, providing feedback and guidance to improve quality.
- Tracked website performance metrics such as page views, bounce rates or conversions rate over time.
- Directed layout, design, and overall visual presentation of print and digital publications.
- Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
- Developed strategies to optimize website performance, including page loading times and search engine optimization.
- Located and labeled parts to maintain organized inventory of stock.
- Coordinated and executed daily parts deliveries to local businesses.
- Organized storage areas to ensure efficient retrieval of products.
- Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.
- Supported service department by expertly pulling parts and updating records.
- Performed quality control inspections on parts and packaged parts for delivery or sale.
- Processed returns, exchanges and refunds according to store policies.
- Verified accuracy of orders against invoices and delivery slips.
- Communicated effectively with vendors regarding pricing, product availability and delivery schedules.
- Placed inventory numbers on parts to properly identify items for counter associates.
- Performed regular checks on stock levels to ensure availability of all parts.
- Reviewed catalogs and computer databases to search and locate correct parts for customer vehicles according to make, model, and year.
- Kept parts neatly stacked and ready for purchase to boost sales.
- Received and stocked incoming merchandise, arranging items in correct locations.
- Cross-referenced part numbers between different manufacturers' catalogs.
- Inspected returned parts for defects, damage or wear.
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against packing lists or invoices.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
EAST LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL
East Dublin, GA05-2022
Skills
- Operational budgeting
- Personnel development
- Promotional planning
- Hourly shift management
- Store operations oversight
- Sales expertise
- Problem-solving
- Inventory oversight
- Outstanding communication skills
- Friendly and positive
- Multitasking and organization
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Customer relations
- Retail inventory management
- Inventory control
- Store opening and closing procedures
- Database management
- Reliable
- Supply ordering
- Vendor management
Timeline
Store Manager
Claire's Boutique
09.2024 - 02.2025
Childcare Provider
ORCHARD CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER
02.2022 - 09.2024
Inventory Specialist
INTERSTATE AUTO SALES
06.2021 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
EAST LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL
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