Sales Associate Assistant Store

Classification: Internal Use

Melissa

Lennon

Apple Valley Ln, Houston 77069

Cell 413-***-****

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ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Successful Sales professional with experience in food and retail environments. Implemented cost control measures to ensure operations remain within company targets. Maximized bottom line performance through P&L, merchandising, team management, as well as building a team culture ready to assist our customers to ensure they have an enjoyable shopping experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Store Manager, Conns Homeplus, Spring, TX Jan 2022 - Present

Develop store strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service, and operational performance goals.

Oversee store operations to maximize sales and profitability.

Analyze and measure business trends to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives.

Ensure appropriate stock levels, adjacencies and presentations.

Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures through regular store management and staff meetings, store walk-through and audits.

Executive Team Leader, Target, Humble, TX Oct. 2016 – Dec 2021

Lead process improvement initiative for multiple US sites.

Identified and implemented programs, policies, and strategies to increase production and efficient space utilization.

Forecasted & scheduled team to meet aggressive replenishment schedules and goals of 1500-2300 cases per truck 7 days a week.

Implemented all backroom processes to ensure that accuracy and efficiency were being followed as well standards met.

Created training processes to ensure goals and company compliance were maintained throughout the general merchandise and food areas.

Hired and trained leadership & staff members to increase productivity, efficiently, accuracy and guest experience.

Planned & Drove employee engagement and maintained team throughout the building while building trust and respect for team buy in.

Grocery Sales Manager, Big Y World Market, Gt. Barrington, MA May 2005 - Jun 2016

Processed all inbound shipments to replenish the store stock for an enjoyable customer experience.

Received and inventoried all incoming vendor products to maintain an accurate inventory for accounting.

Structured work load to maintain company compliance with presentation and pricing.

Improved work culture to create a healthy balance of quality of life. Route Sales, Frito Lay, Clifton Park, NY Aug 1999 – May 2005 Sales Associate, Price Chopper, Pittsfield, MA Apr 1985 – Sep 1997

Senior-level leader with strong P&L,

process improvement and team building

skills

Recognized leader and mentor who

effectively leads multiple teams

Top performer with proven track record

in increasing revenues, improving profit

contributions, and maximizing customer

satisfaction.

Take-charge manager who resolves

difficult situations under adverse

conditions.

Exceptional interpersonal communicator

with proven ability to motivate diverse

groups.

Innovative troubleshooter and problem-

solver who excels at developing creative

ideas.

Highly motivated self-starter who

maintains high team morale during

difficult times.

2016 -2021

2005 – 2016

1999 - 2005

1985 - 1997

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