WALTER DOERING
Franklin Square, New York 11010
917-***-****(e) *********@*****.***
PROFILE
High-energy, goal and results oriented manager with 20 years of experience in a customer service environment and a track record of performance and sales turnarounds Leadership style includes team motivational techniques, training, and staff development, mentoring and coaching, and individual accountability. Strong organizational and prioritizing skills are used to successfully manage large diverse inventories PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Home Depot Feb 2016 – Sept 2023
Plumbing associate
• Maintain outstanding customer service in all interactions
• Greet customers, solve inquiries, arrange displays, offer information about products, demonstrate features
• Maintain the store area clean and organized
Petco May 2013-January
2016
Aquarium Specialist
• Maintain and oversee all aspects of aquarium and reptile departments
• Cover for all other departments when needed
• Assist with customer service issues
• Maintain Inventory and assist with orders and deliveries Petland Discounts March 1992-February
2012
Store Manager
Orchestrate all facets of daily operations for a Pet Supply Store with annual sales of approximately $80,000.00
• Oversee activities and efforts of 8 sales associates. Train staff in providing excellent customer service
• Coordinate work and vacation schedules. Arrange coverage for absences.
• Manage recruiting efforts, including screening resumes, interviewing, and hiring personnel
• Evaluate staff and deliver constructive performance appraisals. Compensate employees based on corporate guidelines and policies.
• Address and resolve problems with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure inventories are maintained at proper levels and that store displays are in compliance with company guidelines.
• Oversee the closeout of registers and daily deposits Baldwin Marble & Tile June 1986 - March
1952
• Local Union 88
• Commercial and residential le layer
United States Navy-Norfolk VA June 1982 - June
1986
• Stationed on Aircraft Carrier John F Kennedy
• Engineman 3 Class Petty Officer
• Diesel Mechanic
EDUCATION
Martin Van Buren High School
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
United States Navy
Expeditionary Medal FY-83 Battenburg Cup
Battle "E" Efficiency Engineering Red E
Admiral Flatey Memorial Award
Good Conduct Award
Phoenix Award