OLIVER JOHNSON III
*** ******** ***** ***. * Union City, CA 94587
Cell: 205-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
I am a seasoned, results-producing manager with experience in navigating and directing all aspects of retail sales, operations, and merchandising. I have an intuitive leadership style and inspires and produces a high level of productivity in others. I have repeated success building bench strength with assistant managers and sales team. I lead and develop other employees by exemplifying set company expectations, cross-training, and effective coaching techniques. I have a solid track record of consistently meeting and exceeding company sales goals and objectives and I have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
EDUCATION
Management Complexity Training Program 2003
Lawson State College, Birmingham, AL 1992-93
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
FAMILY DOLLAR, INC.
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position: Store Manager
April 2008-Present
Execute monthly planner set and schematic change
Hire and develop managers and associates as needed
Execute DTS program every shipment
Ensure all store systems/ operations are executed per company guidelines
Communicate store objectives and strategies to create a result driven staff
Partner with District Manager to communicate and implement company initiatives
DOLLAR TREE, INC.
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position: Store Manager
From:2007 To:2008
Ensured sales goals were met and aligned with business strategy
Trained and developed management staff
Managed expense controls, including payroll, inventory, and supplies
Ensured all store systems were implemented and presentations were consistent with company’s standards
Communicated store objectives and strategies to create a cohesive result driven staff
Partnered with District Management to communicate and create action plans to drive company initiatives
S.J. OLIVER LLC
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position: Owner
From: 2005 To: Present
Conduct real estate research to identify purchasing opportunities
Hire and manage construction crews
Manage weekly payroll and inventory levels
H & C REMODELING
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position: Subcontractor,
From: 2004 To:2005
Created and complete all paperwork-contracts
Managed expenses (payroll and supplies)
Evaluated employees’ job performance and train accordingly
Construction Laborer
GAP INC. BANANA REPUBLIC OUTLET
Location: Bessemer, AL
Position: Store Manager
From: 2002 To: 2005
Ensured sales goals were met and aligned with business strategy
Trained and developed management staff
Managed expense controls, including payroll, inventory, and supplies
Ensured all store systems were implemented and presentations were consistent with company’s standards
Communicated store objectives and strategies to create a cohesive result driven staff
Partnered with District Management to communicate and create action plans to drive company initiatives
GAP INC. GAP OUTLET
Location: Bessemer, AL
Position: Associate Store Manager
From: 2001 To: 2002
Assisted store manager in sales generation, operations and personnel management
Managed all HR/OPS duties, trained new hires, create schedules and conducted weekly operational audits
Implemented plans to ensure the sales goals were met
Trained and developed sales associate
ZANY BRAINY
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position: Assistant Manager
From: 2001 To: 2001
Supervised and directed the activities and performance of company’s staff
Trained and developed sales associates
Executed seasonal and weekly store revisions
SUPER TARGET STORES
Location: Trussville, AL
Position: Department Manager
From: 2000 To:2001
Supervised and Directed the activities of department
Trained new personnel and Department Managers for future store openings
Managed seasonal and weekly revision, building of floor plan-o-grams to promote sales
Oversaw department replenishment and signage execution
PIGGLY WIGGLY GROCERY
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position: Assistant Manager,
From: 1996 To: 2000
Supervised a large work staff
Handled high volume cash flow deposits
Trained and developed front-end crew
Ensured each department meet company’s standard
Managed HR and OPS for quarters at a time
SKILLS
PC Proficient: Microsoft Office 2019
Data/Spreadsheet Entry (Microsoft EXCEL)
Customer Service Skills:
Strategic Preparation.
Awareness.
Active Listening.
Empathy.
Problem Solving.
Expert in Employee Relations:
Excellent skills in professional communication and building strong working relationships
Strong abilities in independent planning and execution of special projects
REFERENCES
Available upon request