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Scott Strain

Assistant Manager Sporting Goods Store
Bend,OR

Summary

Assistant Manager at Big 5 Sporting Goods with a proven track record in operations management and team leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and developed strong employee relationships, driving repeat business. Skilled in cost reduction and inventory management, fostering a collaborative work environment that boosts performance.

Accomplished Assistant Manager with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service.

Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling, and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Big 5 Sporting Goods
06.2022 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Customer sales and service, familiarity of all staff functions, store operations, management directives, stockroom and store maintenance and company policies and practices which effect each phase of business.
  • Monitored sport seasons and trends to best set up the store and address consumer needs.
  • Regular communication with corporate office in regards to sales and merchandise needs or promotions.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Monitored sales trends to highlight different products.
  • Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.

Fabricator

Pacific Fab / Pacific Construction and Development
02.2021 - 10.2021

General Fabrication using mostly MIG welding. For Pac Fab I build mostly home interior

elements such as mantles, buckets/ brackets for beam connections trim work. Also at

Pac Fab we fabricate parts needed for our parent company, Pacific Construction,

including stairs, railings, concrete structural supports, and other elements associated

with building. Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.

Left because of a dishonest company. Ask me and I will be glad to go into details in

person

Fabricator / Machinist / Maintenance Dept.

Endura Products (Formerly Contact Ind)
07.2018 - 10.2019

As a member of the fabrication branch of the maintenance dept. My responsibilities included,

but not limited to, fabrication,repair, and machining of parts to help the mill maintain production.

This would include design and fabrication of prototypes to help the plant run more efficiently, as well as regular machining on high wear parts. Day to day tasks would include use of manual

lathe, manual mill, GTAW, GMAW, typical steel fabrication. Machining multiple replacement

parts to have in stock for millwrights, so they are able to perform maintenance duties.

Laid off due to sell of company and fab/ machine shop closure.

Education

High School Diploma -

David Douglas H.S
Portland, OR

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Employee performance evaluations

Cost reduction

Customer service

Customer relations

Team building

Problem-solving

Workload management

Additional Information

When not working I am involved in the running community. Not only as an Ultra runner,

but also as a race volunteer. I believe this has helped me develop and hone skills in

communication with a community that is made up of people that come from all different

walks of life.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Big 5 Sporting Goods
06.2022 - Current

Fabricator

Pacific Fab / Pacific Construction and Development
02.2021 - 10.2021

Fabricator / Machinist / Maintenance Dept.

Endura Products (Formerly Contact Ind)
07.2018 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

David Douglas H.S
Scott Strain Assistant Manager Sporting Goods Store