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Slic Watson

Jamaica,New York

Summary

  • Exceptional leader talented at Teaching and coaching , Merchandising and Team Engagment . Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building, training and presentation skills
  • Motivated Store Manager with solid experience managing all levels of large scale projects, including budgeting and administration
  • Store Manager with 14 years experience. Areas of expertise include Profit and Loss analysis

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Manager

D’Agostino Supermarkets
New York, NY
06.2021 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels while minimizing shrinkage and wastage.
  • Resolved complex customer complaints promptly and effectively, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction while protecting business interests.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations by monitoring operations on a daily basis.
  • Partnered with other Co-Managers to share best practices, learn from collective experiences, and improve overall store performance.
  • Collaborated with Store Manager to develop promotional strategies that effectively attracted new customers and increased foot traffic.
  • Developed comprehensive action plans for underperforming departments, resulting in significant improvements in sales figures and customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Increased sales revenue by training and mentoring staff in effective selling techniques and product knowledge.
  • Improved employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment through team-building activities and open communication.
  • Managed scheduling for all employees to ensure adequate coverage during peak periods without compromising labor cost objectives.
  • Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
  • Coordinated visual merchandising efforts across different departments for cohesive displays that maximized sales potential.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews and selecting top-performing candidates who aligned with the company''s values.
  • Implemented loss prevention measures, reducing instances of theft and improving store security.

Merchandise Service Manager

Lowe’s Home Improvement
Staten Island, NY
02.2020 - 03.2021

Oversees store execution of all merchandising service, projects and maintenance service activities. Providing clean, safe, and accessible merchandise. And an appealing shopping experience.

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
Brooklyn , NY
11.2017 - 02.2020
  • Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics.
  • Proactively identified performance gaps and implemented process improvements.
  • Directed work of as many as 36 employees focused on Salesfloor and Backroom Brand Standard Conditions
  • Trained and managed associates who received promotions.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.

Assistant Manger

Modell’s
Elmhurst, NY
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels.
  • Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.

Store Manager

Dollar Express
Bronx, NY
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
  • Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
  • Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.

Store Manager

Walgreens
New York, New York
08.2002 - 07.2016
  • Responsible for coaching and training of staff​ through KPI and PPL
  • Responsible for keeping Customer Service levels high and open communication between customers and Management staff. 
  • Executing  with Excellence. Make sure team merchandise the salesfloor according to the scamatics sent down by corporate offices
  • Team Engagment. Giving feed back on quarterly and Annual reviews. As well as Engagment surveys

Assistant Manager

CVS Pharmacy
Brooklyn, NY
02.2001 - 08.2002
  • Assist Store Manager in day to day operations of book keeping
  • Assist in coaching and training of staff members and professional development 
  • Inventory control. Checking in vendors according to Loss Prevention policies
  • Merchandising salesfloor according to corporate direction 
  • Work with District Manager and Store Manger on marketing of salesfloor 

Department Manager

Macy's
Brooklyn, New York
03.1998 - 02.2001
  • Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 12% growth of customer base.
  • Worked directly with Visual Department  to achieve memorable customer shopping experience .

Education

High School Diploma -

Sarah J. Hale
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • Knowledge of Profit and Loss Statement
  • Supervised staff of 32 people including two Assistant Managers, and four Shift Leaders
  • Trained in Asset protection of merchandise and internal and external theft

Timeline

Co-Manager

D’Agostino Supermarkets
06.2021 - Current

Merchandise Service Manager

Lowe’s Home Improvement
02.2020 - 03.2021

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
11.2017 - 02.2020

Assistant Manger

Modell’s
06.2017 - 11.2017

Store Manager

Dollar Express
01.2017 - 06.2017

Store Manager

Walgreens
08.2002 - 07.2016

Assistant Manager

CVS Pharmacy
02.2001 - 08.2002

Department Manager

Macy's
03.1998 - 02.2001

High School Diploma -

Sarah J. Hale
Slic Watson