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Travis Siever

Washington,IL

Summary

Results-driven, retail management professional with 20+ years of career experience and excellent qualifications as a top performing manager. Proven track record of making an impact in operations management, business administration, and customer service. Provides guidance and direction to the store team in the areas of guest satisfaction, team/associate development, merchandising, inventory, cash control, human resources, loss prevention, and expense control. Recognized as creative thinker adept at meeting and exceeding goals and improving key metrics via leadership and management expertise.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager in Training

Lowe’s
Peoria, IL
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.

Developmental Store Manager

Walmart
Louisville , KY
06.2024 - 10.2025
  • Oversaw and lead teams in getting multiple stores on inventory process to drive efficiency.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and plan inventory needs accordingly.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.

High Volume Store Manager

Kroger
Indianapolis , IN
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

High Volume Store Manager

Walmart
Noblesville, IN
03.2016 - 05.2022
  • Lead a team of 13 salaried management associates and over 330 hourly associates (highest volume store)
  • Demonstrate and implement Walmart’s business strategies while maintaining accountability of all store expenses, merchandising standards, policy and procedure compliance, safety, and security
  • Challenge leadership teams to uncover opportunities that need improving to drive results and create actions to develop those areas of opportunity
  • Provide ongoing team training and development to employees including offering recognition and meaningful feedback
  • Develop key relationships with customers, workforce, and community to improve financial results of stores
  • Manage controllable costs including merchandise/cash variations, salaries, overtime, cash, repair and maintenance
  • Drive top line sales as well as maintained high profitability with strategic focus
  • Design various training programs to enhance leadership skills and customer service improvement
  • Manage target sales revenues and develop result driven sales and marketing plans to achieve business goals
  • Continually selected by executives to lead and manage special projects and initiatives
  • Developed hourly employees who were promoted into management roles and numerous part-time associates to department supervisor positions

Co-Manager

Walmart
Paducah, KY
09.2013 - 03.2016
  • Selected as the only Co-Manager out of 25 candidates to be a Market Fresh Champion. Went to Home Office to attend a detailed class on Fresh Operations for the Produce, Meat, Deli, and Bakery departments. Went on to teach this Fresh School throughout Region in Markets in Kentucky/Tennessee.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
Lombard, IL
03.2010 - 09.2013
  • Managed 3 stores on the south side of Chicago, including 2 complex stores.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
Peoria, IL
10.2004 - 03.2010
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.

Education

Washington Community High School
Washington, IL
05.2001

Skills

  • Inventory tracking and management
  • Task prioritization
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Performance management
  • P&L management
  • Inventory control
  • Budget management
  • KPI tracking
  • Organizational skills
  • Supervision and training
  • Effective communication
  • Excellent communication
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • Process improvements

Timeline

Store Manager in Training

Lowe’s
11.2024 - Current

Developmental Store Manager

Walmart
06.2024 - 10.2025

High Volume Store Manager

Kroger
05.2022 - 05.2024

High Volume Store Manager

Walmart
03.2016 - 05.2022

Co-Manager

Walmart
09.2013 - 03.2016

Assistant Manager

Walmart
03.2010 - 09.2013

Assistant Manager

Walmart
10.2004 - 03.2010

Washington Community High School