Walter Weakley Jr
Collinsville
Summary
25 plus years of retail management with proven track record of growth and low turnover and winning in some companies the highest awards
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
BOSS
Jenks
03.2025 - Current
- Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
Assistant Manager
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
Owasso
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
Operations Manager
Old Navy
Tulsa
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
District Manager
Toys R Us
Houston
03.2009 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, human resources, finance, to achieve goals set by upper management.
- Analyzed financial data for each store in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potentials.
- Ensured that all stores met their monthly targets by providing guidance and support as needed.
- Developed strategic plans for increasing sales, reducing costs, improving operations efficiency.
- Reviewed inventory levels at each store in order to ensure adequate stock availability.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement across multiple locations within the district.
Store Manager
GAP Outlet
Carlsbad
05.2007 - 02.2009
- Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
- Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
Retail Store Manager
Calvin Klein
Las Vegas
06.2006 - 01.2009
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with customers.
- Initiated new product training sessions for employees to improve product knowledge.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on a regular basis.
- Developed and maintained store policies and procedures.
Store Manager
Lane Bryant
Corpus Christi
05.2005 - 06.2006
- Hired, trained, and supervised store personnel including cashiers, stockers, department managers, and assistant directors.
- Collaborated with other stores in the chain on best practices for increasing efficiency throughout the organization.
- Created incentive programs for employees to encourage higher levels of productivity.
- Provided leadership during periods of change by communicating effectively with employees about changes in policy or procedure.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
UNLV
Las Vegas, NV05-2008
Associate of Arts - fashion design and merchandising and interior design
Miss Wades fashion and interior design school
1991
Timeline
Store Manager
BOSS
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
09.2021 - 10.2024
Operations Manager
Old Navy
09.2017 - 06.2021
District Manager
Toys R Us
03.2009 - 09.2017
Store Manager
GAP Outlet
05.2007 - 02.2009
Retail Store Manager
Calvin Klein
06.2006 - 01.2009
Store Manager
Lane Bryant
05.2005 - 06.2006
Associate of Arts - fashion design and merchandising and interior design
Miss Wades fashion and interior design school
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
UNLV