Manager Store

William G. Turk

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Unionville, ON

L3R 4P5

Home: 905-***-****

Cell: 647-***-****

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SUMMARY

A committed, loyal, and experienced manager in the retail industry, with thirty years of floor and front shop experience. Responsible for following operational budgets, adhering to corporate guidelines, sustaining inventory and maintaining consistent business practices. A strong interpersonal, problem-solving style of leadership based on foundations of trust, integrity, and teamwork.

EXPERIENCE

Dollarama (2013-2014)

Store Manager

Responsible for complete store operation, merchandising, hiring and directing employees, maintaining store budgets, following central office action plans and directives

Shoppers Drug Mart (1998 – 2013)

Front Shop Manager

Full responsibility for the operation of the front shop, including: staffing; inventory control; cash; budgetary compliance (profit / loss); adherence to corporate guidelines

Lead Program: training and orientation to Shoppers Drug Mart work practices through courses, in-class discussion, and extensive work placements in the field

Alders International (1997 – 1998)

Store Manager

Store manager of a duty free retail store in Pearson International Airport, Terminal One.

Loon Lake Weavers (franchisee - the Liv. Group) (1995 – 1997)

Small Business Owner

Owner and operator of a house ware gift store (Main Street – Unionville)

Responsible for the overall operations; including: initiating business activity; creation of a business plan; solicitation of investors; acquisition of funding; interaction with suppliers; creation of procedures; budget responsibilities; expense control; revenue projections.

Epilepsy Ontario (1994 – 1995)

Fundraiser

Federal government Outreach Program providing employment to non-profit agencies to assist in fund raising efforts

Biway Stores (1987 – 1994)

Store Manager

Accountable for store operations; recruit and train staff

Achieve sales targets and exercises expense control

Maintain inventory; implement company marketing strategies

Simpsons Ltd. Montreal, QC (1976 – 1986)

Regional Department Manager

Prepare sales budget by department; liaison with buyers

Keep in contact with all sales and store managers

Participate in bi-annual marketing action plan meetings held in Toronto

Purchase merchandise from suppliers; survey the market trends and competition

EDUCATION

Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec 1976 - 1979

Bachelor of Arts; specialization - Economics

Champlain Regional College, St. Lambert, Quebec 1974 - 1976

Diploma of Collegian Studies; Social Sciences

Loyola High School, Montreal, Quebec 1969 - 1974

High School Diploma; Academic Studies

ACQUIRED SKILLS

Interpersonal – communication skills

Decision making

Budget & operational management

Proven experience in managing complex projects

Creativity and innovation

Problem solving

Project management principles

Delegation

Negotiation skills

INTERESTS

Bowling

Travel

Community social

Languages: English / French

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