Stephanie Aldridge
manager
Cincinnati,Ioh
Summary
High-performing Store Manager familiar with managing range of personalities to effectively build consensus and achieve operational targets. Focused on driving results in production and sales. Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Store manager
New Life Furniture Bank
Cincinnati, OH
04.2022 - Current
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Developed Ecommerce site to drive sales
- Developed pricing/ training guidelines for associates and management.
- worked with Operations manager to oversee opening of New Life Furniture Thrift
- Utilized Kaizen theories to set production flow
Store Manager
GoodwillSCWI
Madison, WI
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Assisted in development of Shopify revenue stream during store closures.
- Oversaw operations of two store locations
- Trained several Sm and ASMs for roles
- District forklift trainer
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Store Manager
Talbots Outlet
Wisconsin Dells , Wisconsin
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Assisted in new store location from ground up . Visual set up and staff training.
Store Manager
American Eagles Outfitters
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Assisted in several new store openings. Visual set up, hiring and training staff.
- Coached and promoted four associates to management level positions within company.
- Tracked district payroll and assisted district manager in coaching's to achieve district budget.
Store Manager
Gymboree Outlet
Wisconsin Dells , Wisconsin
02.2009 - 08.2012
- Created new district management Training program. District trainer for management.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Assisted in new store openings, including merchandising standards,hiring and training.
- Oversaw multiple store locations when stores did not have a store manager.
Store Manager
Disney Outlet
Wisconsin Dells , Wisconsin
09.2005 - 06.2009
- Brand Ambassador for maintaining Disney specific training
- Oversaw implementation of OSHA requirements for store.
- District volunteer coordinator
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- Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
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- Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
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- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Trained and promoted several associates into management positions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.1992
Skills
- Training Management
- Employee Motivation
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Team Leadership
Osha 10 certified
Obtained certificate 2021
Timeline
Store manager
New Life Furniture Bank
04.2022 - Current
Store Manager
GoodwillSCWI
09.2017 - 04.2022
Store Manager
Talbots Outlet
08.2015 - 09.2017
Store Manager
American Eagles Outfitters
08.2012 - 09.2015
Store Manager
Gymboree Outlet
02.2009 - 08.2012
Store Manager
Disney Outlet
09.2005 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Cincinnati
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