Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Thrift Stores Of Ohio Inc,
05.2016 - Current
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Store Manager
Sprint
06.2015 - 05.2016
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.
Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general housekeeping and planograms.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit, and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
Store Manager
Dollar General
10.2014 - 06.2015
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.
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.