STEVEN WALLACE
Myrtle Beach, SC *****
843-***-**** - ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success.
SKILLS
Loss Prevention Procedures
Disciplinary Enforcement
Shift Checklists
Staff Management
Manage Operations
Finance and Accounting Oversight
Merchandising
Shrink Minimization
Bank Deposit Procedures
Opening and Closing Procedures
Management Training
Inventory Management
Positive and Friendly
WORK HISTORY
05/2015 to Current Store Manager
Dollar General – Myrtle Beach, SC
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures. Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions. Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation. Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members. Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees. Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards. Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off. Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
08/2005 to 05/2015 Store Manager
RadioShack – Asheboro, NC
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation. Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures. Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members. Approved regular payroll submissions for employees. Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings. Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue. Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off. Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
EDUCATION
Diploma
Andrews High School - High Point