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Results-driven Retail/Operations Manager
PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS
Offering over 15 years’ successful experience in Retail Operations, progressing to full-scope Store
Management and P&L accountability; excel in defining, developing and implementing policies,
procedures and standards to optimize bottom-line performance
Broad Human Resource background; successfully hire, train, develop, and direct
high-performance supervisory and support teams and proactively schedule staff
and manage labor to control costs, maximize use of resources and attain high
retention levels
Well-versed in Inventory Control, Warehousing, Shipping, and Receiving as well as Facility Maintenance
Effectively execute proactive Merchandising plans to drive sales growth
Proficient in Loss Prevention and Cash Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Circuit City 1993-2009
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Promoted to steer store operations, with full P&L accountability
Strategically control inventory to maintain optimal stock levels/product mix while
containing overhead costs
Effectively train, develop and lead Customer Service Supervisor and Associates
as well as Product Flow Team members to maximize productivity, efficiency and
profitability
Consistently ensure compliance with store/company standards and
merchandising plans
Oversee efficient shipping and receiving of merchandise as well as building
maintenance
MERCHANDISING MANAGER
Facilitated store merchandising standards for CDs, DVDs and Gaming products
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Led the training of Customer Service Associates and oversaw Front Counter, cash management and
closing procedures
WAREHOUSE STOCKPERSON
Proficiently assisted customers with merchandise pickups, supported shipping/receiving operations and
loaded/unloaded weekly replenishment trucks; Stockpicker Certified
PRIOR BACKGROUND
Senior Tester, Kollsman Inst. Co. (printed circuit boards; testing/troubleshooting/wiring)
Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist, United States Air Force (aircraft
electrical systems)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING
Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist; USAF Technical Training School, Chanute
AFB; 736 hrs
Aircraft Electrical Technician Course, USAF
NCO Management Orientation Course, USAF
High Reliability Soldering Course, USAF; 60 hrs
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Local Youth Baseball and Football
33 Bonnie Heights Dr.-Hudson, NH 03051 ~ 603-***-**** ~
**********@*******.***
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Dear__________________:
I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in Retail Management, and am
submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.
As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I’ve built a successful, progressive career with
Circuit City over the course of 15+ years, culminating in the position of Operations Manager for a
high-volume store, where I held full P&L accountability. I offer you solid experience in all areas of
Retail Operations, from Staffing/Training/ Supervision, Sales, Customer Service, and Loss
Prevention through Merchandising, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, Warehousing, and
Facility Maintenance. I am able to consistently steer operations to maximize productivity,
efficiency and profitability, and possess dynamic decision making and leadership abilities.
As an employee, you will find that I can deliver both immediate and long-term results for your
company, and that I am a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your
objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your
operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Leo Belanger