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Charles spraggins
objective
Highly motivated and results-focused management professional possessing
exceptional communication skills. With a demonstrated ability to streamline
operations, that increase efficiency, and company profit. Strong background
in employee training that enhances team morale, and boosts customer
satisfaction. And a solid track record of consistently exceeding corporate
goals; through strategic planning, staff development, and project
execution.
Work of experience
Store Manager Toys R Us
Sept 2004- Present
( Supervised the daily operation of various Babies R Us, and Toys R Us
locations, with yearly sales volumes of up to $15 million.
( Trained store teams on store applications, operational systems, and
techniques for more effective store operation.
( Worked closely with Department Managers to ensure company standards were
met on a consistent basis.
( Conducted detailed review of Profit and Loss Statement, and created
action plans to keep all numbers in line.
( Predicted sales trends, product needs, and payroll usage to ensure the
profitability of the business.
( Created training classes to teach associates the importance of loss
prevention, which resulted in a 50% drop in shrink percentage last year.
( Worked to increase customer volume by increasing the expectation for
Guest Service on all levels.
Store Manager Pacific Sunwear
Oct 2001 - Sept 2004
( Oversaw the daily operations of this 1.6 million dollar store
( Recruited new management talent for the company
( Involved in all aspects of human Resources, including hiring, training,
discipline and terminations.
( Kept organized records of sales figures on a daily, weekly, monthly, and
yearly basis.
( Controlled company assets by enacting Loss Preventions guidelines
and training excises.
( Built a success driven staff by developing in store contests and
incentives for successful performance
(Worked closely with other Store Managers and the District Manager, to help
create a team within the district
Asst Manager Charlotte Russe
Jun 2000 - Oct 2001
( Worked closely with the Store Manager to ensure the effective
operation of the business.
( Involved in all aspects of human resources, including interviewing,
recommendations of new hires, disciplining of associates etc.
(Ensured that the store was visually appealing to the customer at all
times, by following company guidelines.
( Completed all tasks assigned by Store Manager.
( Delegated tasks to other associates.
( ensured that the staff was customer focused.
education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences: Sociology
REFERENCES
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