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OBJECTIVE
Hardworking Store Manager professional versed in all aspects of running a successful retail store;including opening and closing procedures, banking, merchandising, and recruiting. Effectively motivating employees to perform excellence and fosters a team environment focused on group success.
KEY STRENGTHS
Inventory management Vendor Negotiation
Recruiting and hiring Payroll administration
Employee development Flexible Schedule
Business generation Exceptional Leader
Accurate cash handling International Experiences
Computer skills Highly Organized
EDUCATION
2013
Bellinzona, Switzerland
Associate Degree: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Graduated
2015
Arlington, TX
Associate Degree: COMMERCIAL PILOT
Graduated
2015
Arlington, TX
Certificate: FUNDAMENTAL OF INSTRUCTION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SALES & MARKETING / CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT
• Build and sustain customer-focused store cultures to facilitate a pleasant shopping experience.
• Conduct customer needs assessments to identify preferences, consistently driving store profitability.
• Organized numerous in-store promotional events, sourced and registered hundreds of vendor and clients for events.
• Manage product merchandise through implementation of plan-o-grams and creative window display.
GENERAL MANAGEMENT / STAFF TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
• Managed store operations with key-holding responsibilities; opened and closed stores
• Reporting directly to district manager, recruit, train, supervise, a team of more than 30 associates.
• Observed and coach associates in sales floor techniques and customer management skills.
• Implemented relaxed return policies and customer feedback programs to ensure service excellence.
• Plan and delegated assignment based on workload assessment and employee schedule and availability.
• Developed and Implemented Employee-of-the-Month and incentive programs; reduced turnover rates.
BOOKKEPING / PAYROLL / INVENTORY CONTROL
• Performed monthly reconciliation and processed billing adjustments to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and verify all employee time cards for accurate weekly payroll processing.
• Hold accountability for cashier area, credit card transactions, and daily bank deposit/verifications.
• Research customer disputes, unmatched bank deposit and problematic auditing situations.
• Reduced overhead costs, adhering to budget limits and avoiding the need for employee overtime.
[ 2010 – 2013 ] FFS LOGIN SA, Switzerland
Assistant Manager
• Fulfilled all management responsibilities in absence of manager.
• Opened and closed store, handled customer service issues, and oversaw cash control.
• Supervised and motivated employees.
• Assisted with merchandising and promotions efforts.
• Hired, trained, and supervised three shifts of four sales associates daily.
• Tallied daily receipts and made bank deposits.
• Maintained inventory levels, ordered merchandise, and tracked all special orders.
[ 2013 -2015 ] FFS LOGIN SA, Switzerland
Manager
• Ensuring Projects are executed using agreed standards & processes.
• Reviewed and approved all project documentation.
• Resolved any problems and issues that arose.
• Undertook all monthly project financial cost reporting.
• Preparing status reports for use in communication to stakeholders.
• Escalating issues and areas of concern to senior managers.
• Ensured staff and sub contractors time sheets were accurately completed.
• Generating Work Packages and Work Instructions.
• Managed the team including any subcontractors for all off site activities. LANGUAGES
English Advanced
Italian Advanced
French Basic
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Expert
Languages and Script Advanced
HTML Advanced
Hardware Advanced
Software Advanced
Operating System Advanced