SCOTT E PETIT
Tucson, AZ ***30
Phone: 520-***-****
Cell: 520-***-****
E-Mail: ad5wze@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Results-driven, customer-centered and knowledgeable retail manager with extensive experience in retail merchandizing for the grocery retail industry. Dedicated and creative in executing full retail store execution. Articulate communicator and effective trainer skilled in achieving employee buy-in on organizational goals. Respected and trusted manager who upholds the highest ethical standards. Personable Store Manager who respects and appreciates all retail associates.
Skills
Staff training and development
Opening and closing procedures
Customer-oriented
Excellent customer service skills
Strategic thinker
Personnel development
Customer relations
Merchandizing
Goal-oriented
Detail-oriented
Work History
February 2019 to May 10 2024
Safeway Inc Tucson, 85730, AZ
STORE MANAGER SAFEWAY
Managed 2 different stores ranging from $22 Million in sales to $26 Million in sales.
Achieved sales and profit bouses in each store.
Hired and trained employees in Superior Customer Service.
Managed staff of 100 sales associates,9 team leaders and 3 assistant managers.
Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
Executed weekly sales planners to ensure compliance with expectations.
Forecasted weekly sales projections and wrote weekly schedules to ensure profitability.
May 2018 to February 2019
Hobby Lobby Co Manager
Same skill sets, Managing people, setting merchandising planners, making weekly payrool projections
August 2013 to April 2018
Cost Plus World Market Tucson, AZ
General Manager
Oversaw all departments, including [Beverage] and [food] for a $[1.3 million] annual revenue-producing [retail] establishment.
Reduced and controlled company expenses by Controlling MOS spending.
July 2004 to February 2013
Safeway Inc Tucson, 85705, AZ
STORE MANAGER SAFEWAY
Managed 3 different stores ranging from $20 Million in sales to $26 Million in sales.
Made a profit in each of the 3 stores I managed over the past 8 years.
Increased profit $500K in 2012.
Hired and trained employees in Superior Customer Service.
Mentoring 3 assistant managers that have since become store managers.
Ranked #1 Store Manager in District 2012
Ranked #3 Overall the Phoenix Division 2012.
Managed staff of 85 sales associates,7 team leaders and 3 assistant managers.
Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
Implemented a new ordering process and identified poor work habits to improve process effectiveness.
January 1989 to June 2004
SAFEWAY EMPLOYEE Tucson, AZ
Assistant Manager
Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
Managed staff of 85 sales associates, 8 team leaders and 2 assistant managers.
Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels.
Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
Conducted store inventories twice per year.
Education
1983 Buena High School Sierra Vista, AZ
High School Diploma
Top 20% of class
Graduated with 3.5 GPA
Accomplishments
Achieved the #3 Divisional store ranking within 2 years.
Managed a store that exceeded company expectations in every category during 2012.
References
Wendy Anderson-Former Safeway Store Manager Cell Phone 520-***-**** Relationship: Co Worker. Mike Sexton -Former Safeway Store Director Bisbee Az. Cell Phone 520-***-**** Relationship Co Worker.