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Work History
Education
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Travis Bellar

CULLMAN,Alabama

Summary

Seasoned Store Manager specializing in management of retail locations. Polished professional skilled at training employees on exceptional customer service etiquette and sales techniques. Gifted in overseeing all facets of customer-facing operations, back-end operations and multi unit team leading.

15 years of retail management experience with proven track record exceeding goals. From opening new stores and training entire teams to fixing broken operations , A motivated motivator with a passion for developing people.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager " Silver Hammer Recipient"

Harbor Freight Tools
Huntsville, AL
07.2017 - 07.2022
  • Managed and developed leaders on inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed and coached leaders to manage store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures and taught standard operating procedures of said task.
  • Maximized sales through teaching and embodying proper behaviors. Analyzing KPIs and metrics and turning data into action by coaching for performance and developing from any opportunities. Minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices ,
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
  • Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
  • 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 customer service and in stock.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
  • Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.
  • Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Bolstered sales volume by implementing incentive program and initiating advanced employee training.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

ASM

Walmart
Anniston, AL
05.2007 - 06.2017
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and ran a increase of 30%
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
05.1997

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Building high performance teams
  • Managing and measuring work
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Profit and loss
  • Program Optimization
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Effective Verbal and Written Communication
  • Recruiting , hiring and retention
  • Process Development and Streamlining

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the number 3 national store ranking in Email capture within 1 year after opening.
  • Earned Silver Hammer award ( 20 out of 1300)


Timeline

Store Manager " Silver Hammer Recipient"

Harbor Freight Tools
07.2017 - 07.2022

ASM

Walmart
05.2007 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Gadsden State Community College
Travis Bellar