William (Bill) Harris
463 Ecols St S
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in retail management. Hands on leader who looks to improve self and team daily. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and strategic planning, leading to consistent sales growth and improved team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Coastal Farm & Ranch
08.2024 - Current
- Managed daily store operations to ensure optimal customer service and product availability.
- Trained and supervised staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Maintained ATF Firearm sales compliance, including: form 4473 review, form 3310 review, ensure and verify correct acquisition details for all firearms.
- Utilized hands on training and side by side work to empower staff and grow sales revenue 11% YoY.
Supervisor
Coastal Farm & Ranch
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily operations and staff activities to ensure efficient workflow.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock availability for customer needs.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced team productivity and accuracy. Focused primarily on enhancing stocking efficiencies, stock accuracy, and improved over-stocked inventory procedures.
- Operate forklifts within retail spaces and trained all new staff on proper operation and safety of use for forklift operation.
- Operated liquid propane dispensers, trained new staff on dispensing operation, proper techniques, and DOT regulations in regard to liquid propane dispensing.
District Manager
OSL Retail Services
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Oversaw daily operations and performance of multiple retail locations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Mentored management teams, fostering leadership skills and promoting professional development across districts.
- Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic planning and operational adjustments.
- Worked in tandem with Corporate training team to enhance in store sales approaches and strategies.
- Oversaw 14 locations across Oregon with multiple top 10 national sales locations.
Education
GED -
South Umpqua High School
Myrtle Creek, ORSkills
- Customer service - hands on and customer first mind-set
- problem-solving - utilizing team skills to overcome problems at hand
- Multi-tasking - effectively managing tasks within the flow of the work day to meet changing demand and priorities
- Inventory management - efficient stocking, recovering, and hold over freight rotations
Timeline
Store Manager
Coastal Farm & Ranch
08.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Coastal Farm & Ranch
10.2021 - 08.2024
District Manager
OSL Retail Services
06.2018 - 09.2020
GED -
South Umpqua High School