Savannah Lutz
Candler,NC
Summary
District Manager with demonstrated experience managing company assets and developing people for future growth. Strategic planner talented in seeing multiple options for improvement, operational streamlining and potential growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
GPM Investments
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed inventory control processes, reducing stock discrepancies and improving order accuracy.
- Implemented promotional strategies to boost sales and enhance customer engagement in the store.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, fostering positive relationships and enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Conducted regular audits of cash handling procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and reducing losses.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to store operations, safety protocols, and licensing requirements.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while maintaining strict adherence to financial controls and security procedures.
- Safeguarded store and engaged in cash and inventory control through security equipment and procedures and eliminated store liability by adherence to applicable alcohol and tobacco regulations.
Manager
HT Hackney - The Local Market
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Safeguarded store and engaged in cash and inventory control through security equipment and procedures and eliminated store liability by adherence to applicable alcohol and tobacco regulations.
- Managed appropriate inventory levels of product at store to avoid shrink and waste, placed orders for inventory running low and evaluated sales performance of items to plan for future stocking strategy.
- Completed daily paperwork on sales reporting, banking, and payroll reporting.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
District Manager
Eblen Short Stop
08.2014 - 08.2022
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Supervised eight locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Improved operational standards, personnel moves, and merchandising strategies.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Negotiated long-term contract renewals with sales affiliates and franchise owners.
Education
Associate - Criminal Justice
Gainesville State College
Oakwood, GASkills
- Business Planning
- Vendor Management
- Sales Reporting
- P&L Responsibility
- Financial Oversight
- Retail Knowledge
- Team Development
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Manager
GPM Investments
01.2025 - 03.2026
Manager
HT Hackney - The Local Market
09.2022 - 01.2025
District Manager
Eblen Short Stop
08.2014 - 08.2022
Associate - Criminal Justice
Gainesville State College