Tomi Schmidt
St. George,UT
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
New Store Project Lead
Harbor Freight
06.2021 - Current
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and increasing overall team efficiency.
- Reduced project completion timeframes through strategic resource allocation and efficient task delegation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
- Facilitated clear communication between internal departments, ensuring all parties remained aligned on goals throughout the duration of each project.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from employees and implementing changes based on their suggestions.
- Planned, executed, and promoted total of 40 plus projects.
Store Manager
Rural King
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Developed a successful employee retention plan, reducing staff turnover rates significantly.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees..
- Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
- Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mccracken County High School
Paducah, KY05.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Projections Development
- Leadership Development
- Multi-Tasking Skills
- Collaborative Mindset
- Sales Forecasts
- Understanding of Budgeting
- Process Improvement
- Team Motivation
- Project Planning
- Operations Oversight
Timeline
New Store Project Lead
Harbor Freight
06.2021 - Current
Store Manager
Rural King
01.2016 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Mccracken County High School
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