Store Manager

RANDY ERNST

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX • 254-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Goal driven manager seeking a challenging position. Offering over 15 years of management experience. Motivated to use current skills and learn new ones to gain valuable experience and advance in organization.

SKILLS

• Meeting and exceeding sales goals • Merchandising and display

• Leadership • Inventory management

• Recruitment and retention • Customer service

• Training and development • Vendor relationships

• Cost control • Prioritizes tasks efficiently

EDUCATION

East Central University Master of Education

East Central University Bachelor of Science

EXPERIENCE

DDs Discounts, New Braunfels TX April 2018 - Present

Store Manager

•Manages staff of 27 employees leading them to meet performance expectations by providing one-on-one coaching and written action plans

•Manages inventory control, tracks weekly truckloads of shipments of up to 1,900 pieces, and manages invoice verifications

•Ensures financial profitability goals are met by controlling payroll and meeting and exceeding sales goals

•Ensures compliance with policies and procedures as well as with all state, local, and federal regulations

•Controls expenses to stay within budget

•Ensures proper scheduling of associates to meet projected sales

•Continuously analyzes reports and make any necessary adjustments

•Partners with upper management to create action plans that address any variance to company standards

•Strives to reduce store turnover through employee selection, training, and motivation.

•Interviews, hires, trains, and terminates employees

•Provides direction for staying on process so that tasks are completed efficiently

•Maintains adherence to company safety policies and ensures the safety of associates and customers

•Demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times

•Ensures recovery, sizing, and markdowns are completed to company standards

•Responsible for leading the inventory process including preparation and execution of inventory guidelines twice per year

Walmart, Oklahoma City OK December 2003 - February 2018

Co-Manager March 2015 - February 2018

Beginning position was Overnight Stocker, advanced to Department Manager in 2005, to Assistant Manager in 2008, and to Co-Manager in 2010

•Co-managed store operations with daily sales volume up to $1,000,000

•Collaborated with the Store Manager to create effective marketing strategies to maximize sales and profits

•Managed inventory control, tracked weekly truckloads of bulk shipments of 12,000 pieces, and managed invoice verifications

•Supervised a staff of 60-65 and was responsible for performance management, coaching, hiring and termination of employees

•Supported and encouraged high morale among employees through servant leadership and coaching for success

•Trained and certified employees on proper lifting and handling of merchandise, operating forklifts, walking stackers, and electric pallet jacks

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