Steven Kormanik
Summary
Retail professional with background in leading teams and optimizing store operations. Expertise in driving store performance and ensuring high standards of service. Reliable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing demands.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Team Leader
Big Lots
Painted Post, NY
08.2003 - 02.2025
- Lead a team of 20 to 30+ employees, providing coaching, training & support to ensure a high level of performance
- Drove sales growth by implementing merchandising strategies and promotions
- Managed inventory control, including stock rotation and minimizing loss leading to an annual average shrink number of less than 0.50%
- Lead all aspects of training personnel, merchandising and customer engagement
- Used computer and point of sale system knowledge to process transactions, perform product lookups and verify inventory availability.
- Consistently rated high in loss prevention and Executive visit evaluations
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Supported District Manager in her absence
- Collaborated with other Store Team Leaders to share best practices and improve overall store performance.
- Adapted quickly to changing business conditions by adjusting staffing levels or altering operational priorities as needed to maintain productivity levels.
- Maintained guest-friendly environment to drive sales, repeat business and service.
Store Manager
Ames Dept Stores
PA & NY
06.1983 - 05.2002
- Merchandising
- Fiscal Control
- Local Management
- Loss Prevention Guidelines
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
- Motivational Training
- Employee/management development
- 1983-1991: Asst
- Store Manager at various Ames Stores across NY State
- Successfully managed both hardlines and softlines departments
Education
Associates Degree - Business Management
Altoona School of Commerce
Altoona, PASkills
- Service Excellence
- Team Leadership/staff motivation
- Inventory Management
- Retail Merchandising
- Time management abilities
- Store operations
- Professionalism
- Coaching and mentoring/Teamwork
Certification
- International Ford Safety Certification
- Subject matter Expert-Furniture certification
- Regional Top Controllable Profit Award
- Regional Top Furniture Sales Increase
Timeline
Store Team Leader
Big Lots
08.2003 - 02.2025
Store Manager
Ames Dept Stores
06.1983 - 05.2002
Associates Degree - Business Management
Altoona School of Commerce