Stuart Simmons
Westlake Ace Hardware
5834 W Ashcroft Ave ,CA
30
years of professional experience
Experienced retail management professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in high-volume retail environments. Proven ability to lead teams, coach associates, drive sales, manage inventory, oversee store operations, and deliver exceptional customer service. Strong background in merchandising, loss prevention, scheduling, receiving, payroll, and operational excellence. Committed to developing associates while achieving company goals and maintaining a customer-first culture.
Work History
Floor Supervisor
2 Years- Supervise daily store operations while leading associates to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Perform opening and closing procedures, ensuring cash accountability and store security.
- Coach and train associates on company policies, merchandising standards, and customer engagement.
- Support inventory management, merchandising execution, and promotional displays.
- Maintain compliance with safety, operational, and loss prevention standards.
- Assist store leadership in achieving sales and operational goals.
Department Lead/Freight Team Associate
2 Years 6 Months- Led overnight freight operations while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
- Organized inventory and stocked merchandise efficiently to maximize product availability.
- Collaborated with team members to complete freight on schedule.
- Improved merchandising presentation and store appearance.
- Delivered excellent customer service while assisting customers throughout the store.
Sales Lead
3 Years 11 Months- Oversaw merchandising and customer service across multiple departments.
- Supported daily floor operations and coached associates.
- Maintained merchandising standards and department organization.
- Assisted customers in identifying products and completing purchases.
Assistant Store Director
6 Years 8 Months- Directed daily operations of a high-volume retail store.
- Managed opening and closing procedures.
- Supervised, coached, and developed department managers and associates.
- Oversaw payroll, scheduling, receiving, and cash office accountability.
- Led loss prevention meetings and safety audits.
- Developed operational action plans to improve store performance.
- Ensured exceptional customer service and merchandising standards.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and operational procedures.
Sales Manager
5 Years 5 Months- Supported sales performance and daily store functions.
- Assisted team members in achieving high customer service standards.
- Helped manage merchandising inventory and uphold department criteria.
- Aided in recruitment, training, and employee growth.
Education
Diploma
Skills
Store Operations Management
Leadership & Team Development
Customer Service Excellence
Inventory Control
Merchandising & Visual Standards
Opening & Closing Procedures
Loss Prevention
Safety & Compliance
Scheduling & Payroll
Receiving & Logistics
Cash Office Accountability
Sales Growth
Coaching & Training
Problem Solving
Timeline
Floor Supervisor
Westlake Ace Hardware
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Department Lead/Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
12.2021 - 06.2024Read More
Sales Lead
Orchard Supply Hardware
12.2014 - 11.2018Read More
Assistant Store Director
Toys R Us
03.2003 - 11.2009Read More
Sales Manager
Home Base/House 2 Home
09.1996 - 02.2002Read More
Hoover High School
Diploma
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