Sherry Valko
Fort Mohave
Summary
I have been with MRG/WHSMITHNA for almost 15 Years,
I have maintained company standards by training our teams so that we keep our floor and stockrooms organized and visit ready at all times.
I have been a Team player from the start of my employment and have continued to grow with both MRG and WHSMITHNA.
I would like to continue with our new restructure if it ia possible and stay in laughlin with my Team.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
WHSmithNA
Laughlin, NV
05.2011 - Current
- Directed operational strategy, enhancing efficiency across multiple retail locations.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize product availability and reduce waste
- Mentored managers, fostering leadership skills and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with corporate partners to align local strategies with overarching business goals.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Department Manager
Walmart
Cookeville, TN
02.1993 - 03.2004
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed training programs for new associates, enhancing workforce efficiency and productivity.
- Transitioned every season from Lawn and Garden to Christmas, and then back to Lawn and Garden.
- Started with Walmart By being over the Modular Team ( redoing every departments Floor Resets.
Department Supervisor
K-Mart Store
Walled Lake, MI
01.1980 - 02.1990
- Supervised daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service standards and operational efficiencies.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, improving overall satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization, and provided excellent customer service.
- Started In Michigan Transferred to Nashville TN
Education
High School Diploma -
West Bloomfield High School
West Bloomfield, MI06-1980
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Time management
- Training and coaching
- Team leadership
- Customer relations
- Inventory control
- Customer relationship management
- Employee scheduling
- Motivation
Timeline
General Manager
WHSmithNA
05.2011 - Current
Department Manager
Walmart
02.1993 - 03.2004
Department Supervisor
K-Mart Store
01.1980 - 02.1990
High School Diploma -
West Bloomfield High School