Pembroke, ON
Robin Dewey
Objective To achieve a management position at the retail or
corporate level
Work Experience
May 2012 - April 2013 The Source Arnprior, ON
General Manager
. Responsible for the profitable operation of the store
. Delivering sales budgets daily, and executing plans to further improve
on those sales budgets
. Managing costs and wages through effective scheduling and hours
management
. Recruiting and hiring only quality associates who have met the
company's hiring standards to fill the needs of a new store opening
and to continue the business growth going forward
. Overseeing the visual aspects of the store
. Daily coaching and motivating with key team members to ensure the
growth of the business is forefront
390 Mackay Street
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1C9
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Dec 2011 - May 2012 Easy Home Ltd. Ottawa, ON
General Manager
. Responsible for the profitable operation of the store
. Managing costs and wages through effective scheduling and hours
management
. Managing accounts receivable and customer accounts and files
. Processing customers through a "term" payment plan
. Managing stores within the district where needed
. Recruiting and hiring only quality associates who have met the
company's hiring standards
. Daily coaching with collectors, leasing specialists, and delivery
drivers to ensure all customer interaction is positive and timely
. Delivering sales budgets daily, and executing plans to further improve
on those sales budgets
390 Mackay Street
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1C9
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August 2009 - March 2011 Home Outfitters Ottawa, ON
Store General Manager
. Responsible for the profitable operation of the store
. Managing costs and wages through effective scheduling and hours
management
. Recruiting and hiring only quality associates who have met the
company's hiring standards
. Daily coaching and motivating with three management members to allow
those to collectively run their business in the store
. Delivering sales budgets daily, and executing plans to further improve
on those sales budgets
. Daily coaching of key associates in the store to ensure timelines have
been reached
390 Mackay Street
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1C9
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May 2007 - August 2009 Forzani Group Ottawa, ON
Store General Manager
. Responsible for the profitable operation of the store
. Recruiting and hiring only quality associates who have met the
company's hiring standards
. Daily coaching and motivating with management members to allow those
to collectively run their business in the store
. Overseeing the visual aspects of the store in conjunction with a
visual merchandiser
. Delivering sales budgets daily, and executing plans to further improve
on those sales budgets
. Recruiting and hiring only quality associates who have met the
company's hiring standards
. Daily coaching and motivating with key team members to ensure the
growth of the business is forefront
1. Shipper / Receiver to ensure that all inventory has been
received and moved to the sales floor for processing
2. Sales Support Co-ordinator to ensure the cash office is
maintained and balanced and all register activity is being
monitored
390 Mackay Street
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1C9
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March 2003 - January 2006 Wal-Mart Barrie, ON
Assistant Manager
. Responsible for the profitable operation of an area of the store
referred to as a S.W.A.S ( Store Within A Store)
. Responsible for the P&L and all controllable expenses related to my
S.W.A.S
. Overseeing the interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling of
associates
. Providing a positive work environment through coaching and on-going
training and support
. Maintaining accurate inventory and stock levels in conjunction with
the Department Managers
. Frequently are responsible for the operation of the entire store,
including all other S.W.A.S', and any associate related issues.
390 Mackay Street
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1C9
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Education December 1994 Humber College
Etobicoke, ON
Business Management
Specialize in Marketing
References References and letters of recommendation are
available upon request