Summary
Work History
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Santiago Gallegos

Santiago Gallegos

Seguin,Texas

Summary

I am an experienced leader dedicated to motivating and coaching through positive reinforcement. Utilizing my knowledge and experience to make others around me better is my passion. Through the use of my exceptional marketing skills, I am able to increase organization profits. Communicating effectively allows me to share a common vision that is easy for all parties to execute and deliver results.

Work History

Store Leader 2/ Coach

GameStop
01 2024 - Current
  • Responsible for running multiple locations
  • Leading all aspects of location employees including onboarding, training, selling behaviors, accountability, mentorship and coaching
  • Able to use/train others to use data analytics to drive performance and positive results
  • Expert level marketing and merchandising skills
  • Maintain attractive, clean and fully stocked store environments to maintain appeal for every customer.
  • Optimized staff performance through regular evaluations, coaching sessions, and goal-setting initiatives.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards, ensuring an appealing store appearance that attracted customers.
  • Developed strong customer relationships by delivering exceptional service and personalized attention.
  • Involved associates in decision-making processes to empower team and drive continued successes.
  • Work closely with district managers and corporate leaders on strategic planning initiatives and implementation of action plans.
  • Reduced shrinkage levels
  • Achieve sales targets consistently by motivating team members and creating a positive work environment.
  • Lead cash management procedures
  • Increased overall store productivity

District Manager in Training

GameStop
09 2023 - 01 2024
  • Responsible for 8 locations within the Austin district overseeing 37 employees
  • Enhanced employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment and providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize overall business performance.
  • Increased district sales by implementing innovative marketing strategies and training programs for store managers.
  • Finished 5/5 "wins" earning a perfect score in all metrics for the duration of my time in training
  • Currently waiting for a district in my location in order to assume the role of District Leader

Store Leader 2/ Coach

GameStop
09 2006 - 09 2023
  • Responsible for running multiple locations
  • Leading all aspects of location employees including onboarding, training, selling behaviors, accountability, mentorship and coaching
  • Able to use/train others to use data analytics to drive performance and positive results
  • Expert level marketing and merchandising skills
  • Maintain attractive, clean and fully stocked store environments to maintain appeal for every customer.
  • Optimized staff performance through regular evaluations, coaching sessions, and goal-setting initiatives.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards, ensuring an appealing store appearance that attracted customers.
  • Developed strong customer relationships by delivering exceptional service and personalized attention.
  • Involved associates in decision-making processes to empower team and drive continued successes.
  • Work closely with district managers and corporate leaders on strategic planning initiatives and implementation of action plans.
  • Reduced shrinkage levels
  • Achieve sales targets consistently by motivating team members and creating a positive work environment.
  • Lead cash management procedures
  • Increased overall store productivity

Front End Manager

Walmart
01 1993 - 09 2006
  • Responsible for 20 cashiers
  • Also managed several other departments during my time with Walmart
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Maintained excellent store appearance by enforcing cleanliness standards and delegating tasks to team members effectively.
  • Motivated employees to perform at peak productivity with morale-boosting programs.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating advantageous pricing structures for products and promotional materials.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Worked with security staff and law enforcement on shoplifting and vandalism response.

CEO/Video Editor

Godlike Motion
12 2020 - Current
  • Contract with high end collectible companies for the purposes of creating marketing campaigns to build pre-release excitement
  • Provide customized media to highlight high end collectible company quality and brand excitement
  • Specializing in adding animation and music to still photographs of unique collectibles

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Creative merchandising
  • Sales and marketing
  • Leadership skills
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Store Leader 2/ Coach

GameStop
01 2024 - Current

District Manager in Training

GameStop
09 2023 - 01 2024

Store Leader 2/ Coach

GameStop
09 2006 - 09 2023

Front End Manager

Walmart
01 1993 - 09 2006

CEO/Video Editor

Godlike Motion
12 2020 - Current
Santiago Gallegos