Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Top store for increase over plan FY21
Timeline
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Sonny Gomez

Des Moines

Summary

Experienced manager with over 5 years of proven success in effectively managing and leading teams within the retail industry. Recognized for keen attention to detail, self-motivation, and adept problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated expertise in developing innovative strategies to boost sales and ensure top-notch customer service. Eager to apply skills and experience to drive organizational success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

The Apothecary Dispensary
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products while negotiating favorable terms for payment or discounts on bulk purchases.

Community Office Manager

Elevate Living
11.2023 - 04.2024


  • Work alongside Affordable Housing authorities to help perspectives into homes
  • Performed Housing inspection with local city inspectors to insure housing is up to code
  • Effective in written and verbal communication to team, residents and vendors
  • Uses Yardi to keep accurate information about residents, see updated ledgers, put accounts on notice and keep applications
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.

Store Manager

Daily Thread
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • 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.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Store Manager

Journeys
11.2019 - 02.2023
  • Conducted quarterly reviews with staff to identify areas for improvement and acknowledge strengths.
  • Networked in mall to find potential store candidates
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by implementing effective security measures and training staff on proper procedures.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with corporate headquarters, sharing pertinent information about store performance and requesting support when needed.
  • Optimized checkout process to reduce wait times, improving customer satisfaction scores.
  • Upheld brand identity standards within the store location through consistent signage presentation merchandise displays following corporate guidelines.

Assistant Manager

Claire's
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.

Shift Leader

Walgreens Boots Alliance
12.2018 - 10.2019
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
  • Oversaw cash handling and financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and task delegation methods.
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
  • Assisted managers in setting goals for each department within the store and monitored progress toward those objectives regularly.

Education

High School Diploma -

San Bernardino High School
San Bernardino, CA
05.2017

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Store opening and closing
  • Inventory management
  • Store merchandising
  • Shift scheduling
  • Employee training
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • POS systems

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the 2 national store ranking within 2 years for conversion.
  • Exceeded monthly store sales goals 8 months in a row.
  • Managed a store that exceeded company expectations in every category during the four quarter.
  • Increased sales by 55% by coaching staff on new selling standards.
  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.

Certification

Driver's License

Top store for increase over plan FY21

Managed a successful team at Journeys leading to Top increase over plan for FY21. Through rigorous training, a focus on customer satisfaction and staff collaboration; the store was able to make 157k over plan.

Timeline

Store Manager

The Apothecary Dispensary
04.2024 - Current

Community Office Manager

Elevate Living
11.2023 - 04.2024

Store Manager

Daily Thread
02.2023 - 10.2023

Store Manager

Journeys
11.2019 - 02.2023

Assistant Manager

Claire's
10.2019 - 12.2019

Shift Leader

Walgreens Boots Alliance
12.2018 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

San Bernardino High School
Sonny Gomez