SARAH STALKER
Castleton,NY
Summary
Successful sales professional with 20+ years experience in a large retail environment. Implemented cost control measures to ensure operations remain within company targets. Maximize bottom-line performance through P&L, merchandising, staff management, loss control and inventory management initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
09.2019 - Current
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
Store Manager
Big Lots
08.2002 - 07.2019
- Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting contents of cash register.
- Utilized company reports to assess efficiency, analyze trends, and identified opportunities for improvement in store performance.
- Coach, trained, and developed staff to maximize productivity and revenue potential though development of sales team.
- Scheduling and controlling payroll on a daily/weekly basis.
- Provide leadership and direction to floor associates and ensure store merchandising, and customer service standards are continuously met.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
Assembly Line Worker
P.R.O Manufacturing Inc.
10.1998 - 01.2002
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and determined any unnoticed issues.
- Worked closely with others in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity.
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
- Completed such tasks as boxing, labeling and moving items, which enabled production line to continue efficient operations.
Education
GED -
Maple Hill
10.2011
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Team leadership and coaching
- Training and development
- Detail-oriented
- Decision-making skill
- Dependable and reliable
Timeline
Store Manager
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
09.2019 - Current
Store Manager
Big Lots
08.2002 - 07.2019
Assembly Line Worker
P.R.O Manufacturing Inc.
10.1998 - 01.2002
GED -
Maple Hill
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