Patrice Smith
***************@*****.*** 336-***-**** Greensboro, NC
SUMMARY Dedicated retail professional with a strong background in sales, inventory management, and customer service. Excelled in assistant managerial roles, ensuring store operations ran smoothly and team productivity remained high. Seeking a Store Manager position to leverage expertise in staff training, merchandising, and profit optimization.
WORK EXPERIENCE Rainbow clothing Greensboro nc
Store Manager Feb 2021 - Present
• Oversee daily store operations to ensure a consistent, high-quality shopping experience for all customers at Rainbow Clothing.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive sales growth and meet or exceed sales targets.
• Manage a diverse team of sales associates, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards in line with company guidelines to optimize product presentation and store appearance.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain to ensure timely restocking of merchandise.
• Analyze sales reports and market trends to adjust business strategies and maximize profitability.
• Foster a customer-focused store environment by addressing customer inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote in-store events, special promotions, and loyalty programs.
• Control operational costs and implement budget-saving measures without compromising store standards or customer experience.
• Utilize point of sale (POS) systems to manage transactions and generate detailed sales reports for upper management review.
• Engage with the local community to build brand awareness and establish Rainbow Clothing as a community-involved business.
EDUCATION Halifax county school
Dip, Basic
South Boston VA
Jun 1999
SKILLS Leadership • Inventory Management • Customer Service • Budgeting • Merchandising
• Communication • Problem Solving • Sales Forecasting • Team Building • Performance Analysis
CUSTOM SECTION Assistant manager, Rainbow Mar 2016 - Dec 2020
• I helped the manager run the store. I Assisted the store manager with leading the Associates daily tasks.
CUSTOM SECTION Assistant manager, Bettite boutique May 2015 - Jun 2016
• Help organize and support the store manger.
CUSTOM SECTION Assistant Manager, Dollar tree May 2008 - Apr 2015
• I helped stock and make sure the store was properly stocked and cleaned daily! Checked in vendors and merchandised the store! Made sure customer service was great as well!