Evan Maxon

Saint Joseph, MI *****

269-***-****

ad4eyf@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A self motivated Human Resources professional with a passion for process improvement, attention to detail and warm interpersonal communication skills.

Skills

•Ability to develop professional relationships at all levels of the company

•Proficient in State and Federal legal standards including facilitating background checks for new employees

•Experienced in management of employees across multiple locations

•Special interest in process improvement

•Cross functional collaboration within Human Resources, Logistics and Sales

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI

Graduated May 2016

Work Experience

Office Manager

Stonehouse Nursery - Berrien Springs, MI

March 2021 to March 2024

•Perform Human Resource duties of new employee onboarding including facilitating background checks, legal compliance to current state and federal requirements both in English and Spanish.

•Maintain existing employee files with employment applications, I-9, updated Michigan and federal W-4s, employee handbook and direct deposit all in both English and Spanish.

•Process improvement of company procedures from creation through implementation, including Human Resource processes, product pricing database, available stock inventory database and supply order cost analysis.

•Manage existing customer accounts with a tailored customer service approach to ensure repeat business, that product remains viable upon shipment, as well as outreach to prospective customers.

•Process new orders and issue invoices to customers.

•Logistics coordination with responsibilities including managing weekly shipping by aggregating reports and generating manifests to organize orders and facilitate the resolution of all shipping issues

•Manage the document retention process including hard copy and digital records of orders shipped, invoices, bills of lading and shipping manifests.

•Manage inventory using proprietary database software ensuring accuracy of plant material and supplies.

Assistant Store Manager

Blick Art Materials - Milwaukee, WI

September 2019 to April 2020

•Manage staff including the review of resumes of prospective new employees, implement appropriate disciplinary measures for current staff, and delegate tasks according to strengths

•Increase efficiency of processes including creating a stocking and staffing schedules to accommodate strengths and weaknesses

•Lead team meetings to address outstanding issues, successes, and determined methods to improve upon daily operations

•Responsible for delivering cash deposits to local bank and guaranteeing the correct handling of all money on premises

•Navigate payroll software (Oracle) to manage the accurate logging of employee worked hours and correct issues and errors.

•Act as interim General Manager in her absence

•Submit weekly sales recaps to the District Manager and attend company conference calls

•Drive sales through connecting customers with the appropriate knowledgeable staff, training staff in merchandising and sales techniques, tracking customer buying trends, and properly staffing sales floor

Sales and Inventory Manager

Barnes & Noble - Greenfield, WI

April 2019 to September 2019

•Manage daily operations including supervising the sales floor, inventory and merchandising, driving sales, and maintaining overall store presentation

•Conduct daily meetings to inform and educate staff on any recent developments, sales opportunities/goals, projects, and tasks as well as coaching sales techniques

•Support the Store Manager in executing their daily plan

•Generate sales, membership, store traffic conversion, and staffing reports and sort the data for presentation in order to inform staff on trends and identify areas of improvement

•Track the movement of promotional product to inform the ordering process and ensure that our inventory meets the needs of our business

•Prioritize incoming tasks and projects and delegate to staff with regards to their expertise, knowledge, and strengths

Assistant Store Manager

Blick Art Materials - Milwaukee, WI

August 2017 to April 2019

•All duties and responsibilities represented in above job of the same title

Gallery Manager

Hoypoloi Gallery - Chicago, IL

June 2016 to July 2017

•Supply and assist in the completion of new employees' onboarding paperwork including I-9 forms, background checks, employment applications, W-2 and W-4 documents, and drug testing paperwork and submit paperwork to appropriate agencies

•Verifiy job applicants' previous employers and education

•Increase average sales from $14,000 a week to $42,000 a week within three months of beginning management

•Create marketing strategies and promotions to increase sales and movement of short-selling items

•Coordinate the scheduling of all staff at two galleries to ensure the coverage of opening and closing shifts with operating hours of 6am to 10pm daily

•Successfully negotiate commission-based pay structure within company to maintain employee engagement and the positive trajectory of sales

•Cultivate and maintain an appropriate budget for the ordering of product and supplies in accordance with the needs of the gallery

•Create a simple inventory tracking system in order to engage staff and inform buying decisions

•Utilize on-boarding resources to contact, interview, and hire qualified employees

•Develop standardized product guide to promote consistent knowledge of selling points, artist information, and materials used among staff

•Pass rigorous background check system to qualify for employment position located through sensitive security checkpoints within O'Hare Airport

Department Manager

Mariano's Fresh Market - Chicago, IL

May 2015 to March 2016

•Coordinate inventory efforts to ensure accuracy and efficiency of counts throughout four prepared food areas totaling approximately $300,000 of product

•Order materials necessary for food preparation and service, consistently staying under budget

•Develop content and lead monthly cooking demonstrations for Mariano's patrons, increasing return clientele and regular business as well as promoting the Mariano's brand, knowledge of vegan cooking techniques, and introducing patrons to new menu items

•Revamp initial Vegan Bar menu to include only house-made, fresh items, eliminating all costly, pre-prepared products

•Perform detailed maintenance of industrial-grade kitchen appliances and machinery; organize and outsource repairs when needed

•Develop a cost break-down of existing and original recipes to identify profit margins and cut costs where appropriate

•Represent Mariano's at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show 2016 as onsite chef, educator, and presenter

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