Stacy Watkins
Rogersville,TN
Summary
Motivated Store Manager with proven expertise in team leadership, training, and inventory management. Committed to driving sales growth and enhancing customer service through effective problem-solving and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Party City
Bristol, TN
06.2016 - 04.2024
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock availability to meet customer demand.
- Trained and mentored staff, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Assistant Manager
Tractor Supply
Rogersville, TN
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Led daily operations to ensure efficient store performance and high customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
- Implemented inventory management practices, resulting in reduced stock discrepancies and improved accuracy.
- Coordinated scheduling and staffing, optimizing workforce efficiency while maintaining service levels.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
Assistant Manager
Michaels Arts and Crafts
Johnson City, TN
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing decision-making for promotional strategies.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and company policies during all operational activities.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gulf Comprehensive High School
New Port Richey, FLSkills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Store operations
- Staff management
- Employee scheduling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Store Manager
Party City
06.2016 - 04.2024
Assistant Manager
Tractor Supply
06.2015 - 05.2016
Assistant Manager
Michaels Arts and Crafts
01.2013 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Gulf Comprehensive High School