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Valeria Carlino

Valeria Carlino

Richmond,TX

Summary

Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Store Manager

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
01.2020 - 03.2023

Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

  • Increased MCP score by 26.9% by the end of 2022.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance, with retain rate of 80%.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Submitted orders for new inventory.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.

Shift Manager/Key Holder

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
03.2018 - 11.2020
  • Received and counted money.
  • Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Managed store's stock inventory and ordered new merchandise to replenish low-stock items.
  • Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
  • Trained and mentored new employees.

Store Manager in Training

CVS Pharmacy
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Retail Sale Associate

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.

Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General Store
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Retail Sales Associate

AFFES
12.2014 - 03.2016
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.

Retail Sales Associate

Calliope Clothing
12.2010 - 01.2012
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Processed credit, debit card and cash transactions correctly and provided accurate change to avoid customer confusion or disputes.
  • Managed staffing levels to provide optimal support for cash register operations.
  • Collaborated with sales floor maintenance personnel to quickly address health and sanitation issues.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.

Retail Sales Associate

Calzedonia
03.2010 - 12.2010
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Italian Studies

Universita' Degli Studi Di Catania
Catania, Italy
10.2011

High School Diploma -

Liceo Classico Mario Cutelli
Catania, Italy
07.2004

Skills

  • Sales Analysis
  • Inventory Control
  • Problem-Solving Strengths
  • Stock Management
  • Hiring Management
  • Manage Operations
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Scheduling Knowledge
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Shrinkage Control
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Recruitment
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Vendor Collaboration
  • Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
  • Staff Management
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Profit and Loss Control
  • Retail Effectiveness
  • Cash Counting
  • Merchandising
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

Accomplishments

Cvs Pharmacy "Paragon Award" 2022

  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.
  • Recruited 3 successful new managers within one year.

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Retail Store Manager

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
01.2020 - 03.2023

Store Manager in Training

CVS Pharmacy
11.2019 - 01.2020

Shift Manager/Key Holder

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
03.2018 - 11.2020

Retail Sale Associate

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
02.2017 - 03.2018

Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General Store
10.2015 - 03.2016

Retail Sales Associate

AFFES
12.2014 - 03.2016

Retail Sales Associate

Calliope Clothing
12.2010 - 01.2012

Retail Sales Associate

Calzedonia
03.2010 - 12.2010

Associate of Arts - Italian Studies

Universita' Degli Studi Di Catania

High School Diploma -

Liceo Classico Mario Cutelli
Valeria Carlino