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Highly experienced management professional with significant years in
operations, inventory, merchandising, and customer service in the retail
industry. Exceedingly familiar and proficient in managing various business
procedures with sound trade practices in achieving long-term growth and
company profitability. Possess articulate communication skills combined with
proven ability to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds.
Results-focused and effective manager, with proven ability to work
effectively within a highly competitive and constantly changing environment
Identify and resolve problems, capitalize on productivity, and deliver
notable profit increases
Demonstrate commitment in establishing and directing highly competent sales
teams; adept at coordinating with colleagues to successfully accomplish
bottom-line objectives
Recognized as goal-oriented leader; skilled at determining and maximizing
opportunities to tactically accelerate development and increase profits
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning and Leadership Operations Management
Merchandising and Territory Training and Development
Management
Sales and Marketing Background Outstanding Customer Relations
Budget Planning and Control Articulate Oral and Written
Communication
Career Overview
Store Management
. Administered and oversaw daily store operations, expanded store sales and
revenue, as well as ensured implementation of company core values to meet
corporate objectives
. Checked and maintained store merchandise and inventory, provided optimum
customer service to ensure high level of satisfaction, and worked
collaboratively with associates, department supervisors, and assistant
store managers
. Organized and facilitated total store meetings, provided training
merchandising associates on sales floor, oversaw inventory, merchandising
and delivery team to promote high-end customer service
. Effectively functioned as top gun supervisor and manager for Best Buy for
three times, attained best in district award within the media department
and merchandising department for achieving sales over budget
. Monitored inventory control, profit increases, Black Friday sale setup,
and district plan
Customer Service/Client Relationship Management
. Analyzed and addressed customer needs, met project deadlines, and
quickly developed viable solutions to problems
. Facilitated daily opening rallies with store associates to discuss
company and store directives and sales goals
. Planned and setup objectives to obtain and surpass sales and
profitability goals
. Utilized exceptional management style in directing teams to build
customer loyalty and generate repeat business through consistent delivery
of outstanding customer service
. Oversaw numerous functional areas related to merchandising, store
profitability, staff management, training, hiring, team member
development, inventory, and customer service
Career Path
Lenscrafters
Lab Manager
June 2012- Present
Ultimate Electronics
Operations Manager ( Albany, NY Feb 2010-Jan 2011
Joyce Leslie
Store Manager ( Kingston, NY Oct 2008-Feb
2010
UCP
Accounting Assistant ( Kingston, NY Nov 2007-Oct
2008
Best Buy
Supervisor /Assistant Store Manager ( Kingston and Aug 2000-Mar
Poughkeepsie, NY 2007
CVS
Photo Supervisor ( Kingston, NY Feb 1999-Jun
2000
K-B Toys
Assistant Manager ( Kingston, NY Mar 1998-Feb
1999
Education and Certification
Administrative Office Procedures, Ulster BOCES, Port Ewen, NY, 2007
Internet Core Computer Certification (IC3)
Associate Degree in Science
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint