Manager Store

Deborah L. Simmons 864-***-****

**** **** ***** **. ****** Park Fl 32792 ac8lso@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Skills and Abilities

Prior experience successfully supervising teams ranging from 5 to 110 employees in a sales volume ranging from $500,000 to $1.8 million

Proven ability to challenge and motivate my teams and peers in an atmosphere of mutual respect by fostering support of innovative business practices.

Ability to promote a sales driven environment.

Ability to anticipate manpower needs and develop/execute strategies.

4 years experience as a multi-unit manager

4 years experience coordinating special projects within a district.

Ability to support and communicate company initiatives, including customer loyalty programs.

Knowledge of visual standards and techniques in Hardlines retail.

Proven ability to network and maintain talent pool for recruitment.

Experience in coaching and counseling processes through monthly, quarterly and annual reviews.

Ability to train and develop team for increased effectiveness.

Ability to manage conflict.

Proven ability to drive outside sales through strong written and oral communication and networking skills.

Ability to forecast and analyze business trends.

Ability to assess market, share information, and translate understanding to impact business.

Ability to maximize profitability by establishing and applying sound management and leadership practices.

Last LP audit 98%

Planned and executed profitable offsite events

Ability to function as a role model ensuring that the client remains the top priority.

Ability to serve outside customers. 7 successful events in the last 3 years.

Professional Training

Management Training

Performance Appraisals Workshop, Waldenbooks

“Hiring the Best” Workshop, Waldenbooks

Competency Based Interviewing Workshop, Waldenbooks

Training and Coaching Workshops, Waldenbooks and Burger King.

Multi-Unit Supervising Workshop, Waldenbooks and Burger King

Federal Employment Regulations Training, Waldenbooks and Burger King

Loss Prevention Training

Loss Prevention Training, Waldenbooks

Inventory Control Training, Waldenbooks

External Theft Workshops, Greenwood PD

Work History

Specialist The Fresh Market 2014-present

Merchandise Specialist/ Books A Million 2012- 2014

Asst.Manager/Café Supervisor

Borders Group, Inc., Winter Park, FL

2010- 2011

Store Manager

Borders Express, Greenville, SC

2008 - 2010

Store Manager

Waldenbooks, Greenwood, SC

1991 - 2008

Owner / Operator

Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookie Company, Greenwood, SC

1990 - 1995

Education

Associate Degree: Restaurant Management

Piedmont Tech, Greenwood SC

May1981

Associate Degree: Business

Piedmont Tech, Greenwood SC

June1978

References

References are available upon request.

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