WILLIAM HOUSER
Brooklawn,NJ
Summary
Management professional of 20 years with track record of effective team leadership and operational oversight. Consistently achieves goals through collaborative efforts and adaptability to changing demands. Skilled in conflict resolution, process improvement, and fostering positive work environment.
Accomplished Manager with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
Camden, NJ
02.2025 - Current
- Directed daily store operations, optimizing staffing levels to enhance customer service and boost sales performance.
- Championed training initiatives that empowered team members to apply policies effectively and improve service quality.
- Streamlined inventory management processes such as planograms to enhance product availability and reduce stock discrepancies.
- **Inventory Management**: Overseeing stock levels, cycle counts, and managing inventory control systems.
Lab Technician
Esssilor Luxottica
Deptford, NJ
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Operated precision equipment to fabricate optical lenses, ensuring high-quality standards and minimal defects.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products, validating compliance with specifications and performance criteria.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall lab productivity and turnaround times.
- Verified instrument functioning with inspections and tests and calibrated controls to maintain precision of results.
Assistant Manager
Auto Zone Auto Parts
Cherry Hill, NJ
11.2017 - 09.2022
- Directed daily store operations, optimizing staffing levels to enhance customer service and boost sales performance.
- Managed inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment to meet customer demands.
- Supervised the execution of visual merchandising standards, maintaining appealing displays that attracted customer interest.
Store Manager
Rent A Center Warehouse & Retail Store
Philadelphia, PA
06.2005 - 11.2017
- Delegated assignments to meet coverage needs and maintain store standards.
- Set performance expectations for employees and implemented improvement plans to reach targets.
- Promoted team-oriented culture with common sales, service and productivity goals.
- Prepared reports detailing item quantities, employee productivity and sales trends and presented findings to supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Penn High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Sales Management
- Team building/ Staff training
- Organization/ time management
- Client/ Vendor relations
- Inventory Management
- Money handling
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Customer experience
- Operational efficiency
- Store maintenance
- Employee engagement
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
02.2025 - Current
Lab Technician
Esssilor Luxottica
09.2022 - 02.2025
Assistant Manager
Auto Zone Auto Parts
11.2017 - 09.2022
Store Manager
Rent A Center Warehouse & Retail Store
06.2005 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
William Penn High School