Managment
Resume:
Kimberly Fontenot
Duson, La. ****9
Objective
A challenging Retail Management position in a fast paced environment that will allow for
personal growth and career advancement.
Summary of Qualifications
Retail Manager with experience with a major department store chain.
Utilize labor management tools, including effective scheduling, to maximize
productivity, profitability and margins.
Resolve customer problems or complaints by determining optimal solutions.
Manage store revenue, including cash handling, deposit reconciliation.
Execute and monitor loss prevention and shrink programs.
Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational,
and personnel policies and procedures
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Skilled at planning and employee training; adherence to company standards; and
customer relations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Experience
Steinmart / Lafayette, La.
Nov 2009 to Present
Ladies Merchandise Manager
Merchandising all ladies apparel, scheduling, exibit excellant customer service skills,
responsible for opening and closing of store.
Ross Dress for Less Texas/La. Stores
June 2008 to November 2009
Asst Manager
Inherited duties and responsiblities of store manager.
Market Basket / Kinder, La.
Feb 2007 to May 2008
Management 1 yr. 3 mo.
Started as cashier, moved into management after 3 weeks.
Responsible for opening and closing of store.
Also received training for product demonstrations.
Dollar General / Lake Charles, La.
July 2004 to March 2005
Store Manager
Scheduling, manage and train new employees,
Shrimp Galore / LakeCharles, La.
June 2002 to December 2006
Management
Responsible for training new employees, inventory control, customer service, opening
and closing of stores, payroll as well as nightly bank deposits.
SteinMart Dept. Store / Lake Charles,La.
August 2001 to May 2003
Ladies Merchandise Manager 1 yr.
Responsible for opening and closing store. Directed and developed a team of 14
associates, and trained them in merchandising. Was instrumental in increasing store
inventory.
Weiners Dept. Store / Orange, Texas
July 2000 to July 2001
Store Manager
All facets of managing and motivating a team of employees including opening and
closing and nightly deposits.
Stage Dept. Store / Lake Charles, Lafayette, Ville Platte, Louisiana
March I995 to June 2000
Store Manager 5 yrs.
Daily store operations such as opening and closing of store.
Responsible for directing and developing 25 associates.
Designed more attractive merchandise presentation strategies and special marketing
campaigns, resulting in increased store traffic and profits.
Hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated associates.
Traveled to different stores to set up merchandise displays.
Awards: Most improved store of the year award (Ville Platte, La.)(1998)
Most improved store of the year award (Lafayette, La.) (1999)
Management with Top Shopping Scores award
Management with Top Sales Awards (Jan & Feb 99)
Store Fair Share Goal Achievement Award (District Champion-2 yrs in a row)
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