STEVEN M. SCHULZ

Work History

Michelin Tire

05.2020 - Current

Followed design specifications to complete accurate and speedy tire fabrication orders.
Performed accurate startup and shutdown procedures to control wear on equipment and maintain personnel safety.
Met production goals on consistent basis with efficient loading and unloading of chambers.
Trimmed excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.

Dollar General

04.2018 - 05.2020

Plan and execute daily priorities of over 10 associates and 3 assistant managers to maximize sales through the use of visible leadership in a hands on environment
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers
Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants
Plan and direct staffing, training, performance evaluations, and succession planning to develop and control sales and service programs
Ensure compliance with all corporate policies, applicable employment laws, and is consistently fair in the treatment of all team members
Review and analyze loss prevention data and develops and implements action plans to reduce loss.

Walgreens

10.2016 - 04.2018

Supervise the control of the store money including register counts, withdraws from bank, armored pickups, safe deposits, change orders and oversees all aspects of bookkeeping including ledger, invoices, cash reports and time records
Improve store sales, profitability and image through proper merchandising, protection of store assets, supervising team members in the absence of store manager, and modeling and delivering a distinctive and delightful customer experience
Perform and supervise merchandising by planning and ensuring the implementation, sets, resets and revisions of basic department and end stands, display tables, and promotional space, using multiple discount pricing, signs, advertising, promotional items, seasonality, etc
Supervise operations of assigned location including strict compliance with any and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the sale of alcohol, tobacco, fresh food, and pharmacy products
Review analysis of financial and performance data of store, pharmacy and clinic
Review and analyze loss prevention data and develops and implements action plans to reduce loss
Ensure compliance with all corporate policies, applicable employment laws, and is consistently fair in the treatment of all team members
People and Performance Management

Ollie's Bargain Outlet

05.2015 - 07.2016

Plan and execute daily priorities of over 30 associates and 4 assistant managers to maximize sales through the use of visible leadership in a hands on environment
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees to improve productivity, customer experience, and overall performance to increase sales and maximize profitability
Confer with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers
Plan and direct staffing, training, performance evaluations, and succession planning to develop and control sales and service programs
Plan and prepare work schedules and keep records of employees' work schedules and time cards
Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.

Bed Bath & Beyond/Buy Buy Baby

11.2005 - 05.2015

Train managers and supervisors of over ten stores on techniques and skills on how to develop a routine that maximizes operational efficiency
Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability in a multi-unit capacity
Maximize sales and profitability by managing operating costs, scheduling and payroll management
Provide hands on leadership and training to associates in a way that meets and exceeds sales goals and profit through outstanding customer service
Replenishment of product via direct ordering while maximizing sales by determining quantities and placement of high margin and successful items
Merchandising to and above company standards without the direction of planograms to increase sales by targeting individual store clientele
Human resource management including hiring and orientation, writing and administering reviews, and having a heightened awareness of team morale
Loss prevention, safety awareness, file management, and record keeping.

Goody's Family Clothing

01.2001 - 11.2005

Plan and execute daily priorities of over 25 associates and 3 assistant managers to maximize sales through the use of visible leadership
Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive outstanding service and efficient checkout
Meet and exceed sales goals using proper staffing, training, and scheduling of associates to maintain exceptional merchandising and service standards
Order, ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales
Shrink reduction through strong operational procedures
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.