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Shawn Sutherland

Limestone ,TN

Summary

Accomplished retail leader skilled at building atmosphere of collaboration and performance excellence to provide every customer with exceptional experiences and promote brand loyalty. Effectively oversee and align processes to increase efficiency and profits. Motivational leader skilled at building relationships with customers, employees and management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pro Services Manager

Lowe’s
Morristown, TN
03.2018 - 05.2021
  • Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures of lumber and building materials departments.
  • Coached 20+ sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.

Front End Supervisor

Lowe’s
Greeneville, TN
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Maintained awareness of 10+ department employees and customers, along with continuous checkout policy training of cashiers, to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals
  • Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
  • Oversaw purchasing, receiving, and stocking of store use supplies weekly

Fabrication Welder

Alo Tennessee
Telford, TN
01.2014 - 08.2016

Overnight Support Manager

Lowe’s
Greeneville, TN
04.2012 - 12.2013
  • Oversaw internal support processes, compiling cartons per hour reports to track overnight worker efficiency.
  • Managed scheduling, workload assignments and coverage for night staff of 14 employees.
  • Conducted in-person scenario assessments to manage compliance with overnight workload expectations and safety requirements.
  • Worked to help maintain grand opening ready store conditions through recovery and maintenance

Zone Merchandise Supervisor

Lowe’s
Newport, TN
08.2010 - 04.2012
  • Oversaw inventory counts weekly to maintain stock records and account for shrinkage.
  • Set sales quotas, established performance expectations to optimize sales and customer service.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with customers through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and active listening.
  • Led and developed management team of +15 associates.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greeneville High School
Greeneville, TN
05.1998

Skills

  • Records Organization and Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Customer Service Management
  • Administrative Management

Timeline

Pro Services Manager

Lowe’s
03.2018 - 05.2021

Front End Supervisor

Lowe’s
08.2016 - 03.2018

Fabrication Welder

Alo Tennessee
01.2014 - 08.2016

Overnight Support Manager

Lowe’s
04.2012 - 12.2013

Zone Merchandise Supervisor

Lowe’s
08.2010 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Greeneville High School
Shawn Sutherland