Patrick Stroup
*** ******** ** * ******** Ga **501 • 863-***-**** • *******@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
More than 20 years of management experience. • Proven ability to lead effective sales teams.
Familiar with all aspects of business management. • History of increasing sales and profitability.
Adept at planning, promotions, and forecasting. • Hard working, able to multi-task effectively.
Outstanding training, leadership, and communication skills.
Education
Warner Southern College, Lake Wales Fl
B.A. Organizational Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
December 2018 to Present, Store Manager, Dollar General Market Waycross GA
Consistently creates a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting and assisting; as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs
Demonstrates desired behaviors for staff including driving sales, handling difficult and/or complicated sales, cash management, inventory, and follow-up with customers
Forecasts/reforecast business, focusing on productivity to meet sales goals
Regularly communicates with Store Manager to discuss strengths, opportunities, and trends in business
Helps Store Manager in identifying training needs and providing ongoing training opportunities to the team as needed
Leverages individual staff strengths, and creates developmental plans to prepare all level positions for future growth within the organization
Assists in hiring to the needs of the business, actively recruiting to ensure open positions are filled quickly
May 2016 to 12/2018, Rouse’s Market New Orleans LA.
Consistently creates a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting and assisting; as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs
Demonstrates desired behaviors for staff including driving sales, handling difficult and/or complicated sales, cash management, inventory, and follow-up with customers
Assists Store Manager with providing a strong leadership presence and control in store, while ensuring that all customers receive good service and quality merchandise
Utilizes company tools to diagnose opportunities and develops action plans to improve performance
Forecasts/reforecast business, focusing on productivity to meet sales goals
Regularly communicates with Store Manager to discuss strengths, opportunities, and trends in business
Helps Store Manager in identifying training needs and providing ongoing training opportunities to the team as needed
Leverages individual staff strengths, and creates developmental plans to prepare all level positions for future growth within the organization
Assists in hiring to the needs of the business, actively recruiting to ensure open positions are filled quickly
May 2015 to April 2016, Southeastern Grocers-Harvey’s Supermarket, November, 1985-September, 1998, Store Manager for Winn Dixie (Sebring, Fl)
Consistently creates a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting and assisting; as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs
Demonstrates desired behaviors for staff including driving sales, handling difficult and/or complicated sales, cash management, inventory, and follow-up with customers
Utilizes company tools to diagnose opportunities and develops action plans to improve performance
Forecasts/reforecast business, focusing on productivity to meet sales goals
Regularly communicates with Store Manager to discuss strengths, opportunities, and trends in business
Helps Store Manager in identifying training needs and providing ongoing training opportunities to the team as needed
Leverages individual staff strengths, and creates developmental plans to prepare all level positions for future growth within the organization
Assists in hiring to the needs of the business, actively recruiting to ensure open positions are filled quickly
June 2012 to August 2015, Store Manager- The Fresh Market
Plans and directs the day-to-day operations of a retail store.
Develops strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability. Ensures customer needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient.
Ensures all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability.
Forecasts staffing needs and develops a recruiting strategy to provide optimal staffing in all areas.
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Lead and directs the work of others.
July, 2008-September 2011, Store Manager Save-A-Lot (St Petersburg, FL)
Managed daily operations, scheduled staff assignments, and supervised staff.
Maintained inventory control system, monitored and approved incoming deliveries.
Arranged promotional displays. Worked closely with vendors on promotions and sales.
Demonstrate the ability to prevent problems and/or analyze and solve problems.
Accountable for all cash, checks, money orders, Western Union, and Florida Lottery in location.
Responsible for displays and merchandising. Ensure productivity was maintained through training, delegation, supervision, and evaluation.
April, 2007 –May, 2008 Store Manager CVS Pharmacy, (Sebring)
Plans and directs the day-to-day operations of a retail store.
Develops strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability. Ensures customer needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient.
Ensures all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability.
Forecasts staffing needs and develops a recruiting strategy to provide optimal staffing in all areas.
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Lead and directs the work of others.