Sebastian Thornton
Albuquerque
Summary
Dynamic Store Manager with extensive experience at Dollar Tree, excelling in customer service and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction through effective training and innovative merchandising strategies. Skilled in inventory management and operations oversight, driving sales growth while fostering a positive work environment.
Professional retail management professional with proven track record in leading store operations and driving sales growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and staff training, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Enthusiastic about creating positive shopping experience and optimizing store performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Dollar Tree
01.2017 - 04.2025
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
Education
GED -
Vista High School
Vista, CA06-2002
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Multitasking and organization
- Store operations
- Customer service management
- Training and mentoring
- Store opening and closing
- Team leadership
- Friendly and positive
- Outstanding communication skills
- Team leadership and coaching
- Inventory management
- Store merchandising
- Cash management
- Retail inventory management
- Shift scheduling
- Employee training
- Inventory control
- Recruitment and hiring
- POS systems
- Goals and performance
- Team building and leadership
- Team motivation
- Recruiting and hiring
- Operations management
- Leadership development
- Supply ordering
- Policies and procedures
- Store displays
- Staff supervision
- Staff management
- Sales expertise
- Employee scheduling
- Accurate cash handling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Opening and closing procedures
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building and management
- Strategic thinker
- Operations
- Order management
- Sales strategies
- Team development
- Retail sales techniques
- Product merchandising
- Payroll management
- Sales professional
- Customer response
- Accurate money handling
- Bank deposit procedures
- Loss prevention
- Bank and safe deposits
- Operational efficiency
- Inventory oversight
- Loss prevention procedures
- Retail merchandise quality standards
- Strategic planning
- Performance reviews
- Sales analysis
- Sales coaching
- Maximizing profitability
- Pricing strategies
- Flexible schedule
- Sales promotions
- Leading staff meetings
- Vendor management
- Merchandise planning
- Delegating work
- Personnel development
- Project management
- Employee terminations
- Operations oversight
Accomplishments
- Achieved the number 1 national store ranking within 2 years.
- Increased sales by 45% by coaching department managers on new merchandising standards.
Timeline
Store Manager
Dollar Tree
01.2017 - 04.2025
GED -
Vista High School
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