Store Manager Assistant

Stephen A. Wozniak

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Kennedy, N.Y. 14747

(716) 499 - 0037

Objective

To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in a fast paced environment that will allow for personal growth and further career advancement.

Summary of Qualifications

Store manager / Assistany Manager for 25 years with experience at the convenience and supermarket store level. Skilled at planning and budgeting, interaction with store management, adherence to company standards and policies, and customer relations.

Notable Achievements

• Set sales records at locations several times over past 14 years.

• Averaged 12% year-to-year sales increase.

Nominated for Manager of the Year in 2006, 2007, 2011 and 2016.

Experience

Country Fair Stores

Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager 2004 -2024

Increased sales volume by 15 % in less than three years. Designed more attractive merchandise presentation strategies, resulting in increased store traffic and profits. Hired and developed sales staff of which several were promoted to management positions in the market area. Controlled store inventory and expanded merchandise purchases by consistently communicating sales promotions to outside vendors. Daily responsibilities include customer service, purchasing, merchandising, and all other facets of running a convenience store. Daily operations include cash deposits, inventory control, daily audits, and overseeing the Food Service department to help increase sales and profitability, and to report any issues to the Area Manager. On occasion, have filled in for Area Manager and assisted in daily duties including auditing books at store level, reviewing videos at stores, and resetting and re-merchandising of stores throughout the area. Transferred to Warren, Pennsylvania location in 2015

Quality Markets

Assistant Store Manager, 1999 - 2004

Responsible for increased sales through use of aggressive corporate marketing campaigns and attractive weekly display layouts. Processed payroll, responsible for inventory control, overseeing charitable promotions involving local organizations. Daily duties included developing the sales staff, communicating sales plans to vendors, and ordering the product for the entire store. Reported any issues to the Store Manager. Member of the Penn-Traffic Company Employee Safety Committee., designed and adapted spreadsheets or forms for use at store level for audits, payroll, etc.

Gourmet Award Foods

Sales Representative, 1982-1999

Route sales position throughout Southwestern New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania calling on retail outlets selling imported, specialty foods not carried in wholesale warehouses. Duties included presenting new and promotional items at store level to person(s) involved in purchasing, merchandising and displaying items in an appealing manner to help retailers increase sales and profitability, and wrote weekly orders for accounts to maximize sales.

Education

Jamestown Community College

1979-1980

Jamestown High School

1976-1979

Graduated with New York State Regents Diploma.

St.James Parochial School

1966-1976

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