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Christopher Mercer
Objective
Seeking a management position with an organization where I can utilize my skills and experience to improve operations, increase profitability, and enhance growth
Experience
1998-2002 U.S. NAVY Norfolk, Virginia
Engine Room Supervisor USS Portland LSD-37
Responsible for overseeing the operation and repair of a multi-million dollar steam power plant to include the supervision of 23 personnel
2002-2005 U.S. NAVY Norfolk, Virginia
Maintenance Supervisor Navy Bachelor Housing
Responsible for the building and grounds maintenance for all military barracks on Norfolk Naval Base.
2005-2008 U.S. NAVY Norfolk, Virginia
Work Control Supervisor
Coordinated efforts between U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman personnel to issue 2000 work permits during a 2 year overhaul while ensuring the safety of all personnel and maintaining the integrity of all engineering systems.
Completed military police training to also become member of ships security force.
2010-2014 Wal Mart Store El Paso, Texas
Assistant Store Manager
Ensures merchandising operations and store standards are aligned with company standards and customer expectations.
Recruits and hires the associates needed to meet business requirements.
Oversees all merchandising operations in assigned areas and also completes all modular and seasonal changes in a timely manner
Drives the customer experience by ensuring the cleanliness and presentation of the store always exceeds customer expectations.
Works to minimize stores shrink in accordance with company policy.
May 2014-Aug 2014 ALCO Stores Alpine, Texas
Store Manager
Manages a store with over 4 million dollars in sales with 14 employees.
Is responsible for all aspects of wages, budgets and P&L statements.
Increased store ranking within the company from 144 to 96 in first 4 months as store manager.
Reduced amount of inventory, and increased the overall condition of the store while reducing wages by 10 percent.
Jan 2015- Present Lsmt, Inc.
Store Manager
Responsible for all aspects of stores performance including sales, accounting, P&L, merchandising and in stock.
Maintained a sales increase of 20% over prior years since becoming Store Manager while raising store standards.
Able to reduce stores expenses by 30% increasing the stores profitability.
Responsible for all aspects of marketing and advertising. Increased Facebook presence from 84 likes to over 1000 in a few months.