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Lora K. Thomas
Professional Qualifications
Determined, detail oriented manager with 12 years of comprehensive
retail experience. Articulate and persuasive, with superior problem
solving skills, and creative and strategic thinking processes, which result
in successful marketing campaigns; technically proficient in PC’s, office
technology, and sales systems. Background includes consistent
promotions to positions of increased responsibility, Advanced Customer
Service training, 2 Employer Achievement Awards, and, Top Fund Raising
Store in Region and District. Willing to travel; currently seeking position in
upper management.
Experience
2006 2015 Goodwill Keystone Industries Pottstown, PA
Retail Store Manager
Responsible for hiring, orientation, training, development, coaching, and termination of
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large store staff, while enforcing company policies and procedures, and communicating
problems and concerns with District Director and/or Human Resources representative.
Maintained sufficient inventory of material and merchandise to insure meeting of store
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sales goals.
Ensured attractive and convenient layout of sales floor by overseeing rotation of
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merchandise, visual merchandising, cleanliness and organization of sales area.
Completed all paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion to include but not limited to:
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New hire intakes, payroll and production records, sales reports, audit forms, payroll status
and termination paperwork, performance appraisals, and documentation of corrective
procedures.
Promoted and ensured that store staff represented corporation in a positive manner by
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providing excellent and positive customer service at all times for both external and internal
customers.
Guaranteed compliance with all asset protection policies and procedures, while
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responsible for an average of $20,000 each week.
Responsible for ensuring that safe working conditions and work practices were enforced
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and followed at all times.
Assisted in the development of the annual budget in order to determine and track that the
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store operated within the parameters of established guidelines.
Supported and promoted organizational programs and special events.
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Education
1983 1988 West Chester State University West Chester, PA
Interests
Travel, Cooking, Photography