***** ***** **** *** · UPPER MARLBORO, MD · *****

202-***-**** · adjt9e@r.postjobfree.com

DEIONTE’ M. WRIGHT

OBJECTIVE

My goal is to become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company’s productivity and reputation, ultimately advancing to higher level positions. WORK EXPERIENCE

Store Manager May 2020 to Present

Save-A-Lot Grocery Store Hyattsville, Maryland

• Responsible for ensuring the Save A Lot store is operated according to the operational standards set forth by the company and in a manner that maximizes sales and profits.

• Responsible for providing leadership that results in excellent daily store conditions to include, but not limited to, effective daily produce/meat department operations that fully adhere to Save A Lot operational standards, daily execution of Food Safety, Produce/Meat programs, safety policies including power equipment operation and ensures excellent daily sanitation standards are achieved.

• • Responsible for the implementation of and compliance with all Save A Lot policies and procedures; this includes, but is not limited to; accounting procedures and practices, cash handling, inventory processes, loss prevention, payroll administration, sanitation, food safety, best methods, 5S, SCA, documentation, policy violations, administrative paperwork, and initiating effective communication with business unit staff, retail business support staff and Human Resources concerning those areas or others as outlined.

• Provide leadership by selecting, staffing, coaching and developing store associates and by creating a positive store environment for employees and customers; this includes but not limited to: effective and open communication with all employees, hiring, training, coaching, developing, and progressive disciplinary actions as required. Acting General Manager (ASM) October 2013 to May 2020 Old Navy Washington, DC 20015

• Drive profitable sales growth by planning and executing company merchandising direction through standard operating procedure execution in my departments (i.e. markdowns, signage, replenishment, and marketing).

• Formulate, Implement, and execute a weekly/monthly plan for shipment coming in to my store.

• Demonstrates excellent product knowledge, selling skills, and operational expertise.

• Responsible for coaching new and existing team members so they feel comfortable and confident when engaging with customers and performing the skills required for their role.

• Train, coach, and hold others accountable to brand merchandising and productivity standards.

Department Sales Manager August 2010 to Nov. 2013. J.C .Penney, Corp. Hyattsville, Maryland 20782

Fine Jewelry and Home Furnishings

• Drove sales and profits by engaging with my team members and assuring that they were always providing outstanding customer service.

• I developed a great team by constantly walking my floor and being present and available to them, coaching in the moment to enhance each team member’s ability to execute and develop great customer service skills.

• Planned and executed monthly merchandising sets from start to finish.

• I constantly identified opportunities related to merchandising, replenishing and recovering, always being innovative in creating strategies to make tasks flow easily from one shift to the next.

• Sought out customers to assist in making their shopping experience great and memorable so they would become loyal customers.

• Responsible for cash office during night shifts. Minister of Music November 2007 to Present

Sharon Baptist Church Washington, DC 20018

Pianist

• As the Minister of Music, I would rehearse with various choirs so they would be able to sing Sunday morning. Also I would accompany the pastor in his outings. I would also be obligated to play at funerals and other events as well.

Food Service Team Member September 2008 to April 2011 University of Maryland Comcast Center College Park, Maryland Cook/Cashier

• Responsible for preparing food and drinks to serve to customers.

• Displayed great customer service towards all customers. EDUCATION

FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFIED

STATE FOOD SAFETY COMPLETED JULY 2020

University of Phoenix - Online Columbia, Maryland

Bachelor’s Degree Program 2013-2015

Business Management

Bowie State University Bowie, Maryland

Bachelor’s Degree Program 2011-2012

Business Management, Education

Northwestern Senior High School Hyattsville, Maryland High School Diploma 2011

3.46 Cumulative GPA

Student Government Association President

Teacher’s Aide

Northwestern Honor Roll (3.0 & Above)

Northwestern Principals Honor Roll (4.0 & Above)

Student Government Distinguished Member

SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS

NSP Client [v 1.1.5] (For Cash Room in JCPenney)

Infovision II

Proficient Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Typing Speed - 50 WPM.

REFERENCES

Woodruff, Dominique – Property Manager – UIP, Comp. – 301-***-**** Morrison, Shakahna – Assistant Manager- SaveALot – 240-***-**** Brooks, Rashod- Assistant Manager – Old Navy - 240-***-****

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