Business Development Inventory Management

SURESHNI CHANDRA

Riverside, CA ***** 951-***-**** *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at American Freight Furniture and Mattress, enhancing brand presence and driving sales through strategic marketing and effective team collaboration. Expert in vendor relationship development and sales leadership, achieving significant profitability improvements. Skilled in fostering staff leadership and promoting professional growth, ensuring high-quality standards and operational efficiency. Retail professional with expertise in optimizing store performance through strategic planning and team leadership.

Skills

• Sales leadership • Vendor relationship development

• Staff leadership • Brand awareness

• Marketing • Business development

• Accounting and finance reporting • Account management

• Leadership development

Work History

Store Director 06/2016 to Current

American Freight Furniture and Mattress – Ontario, CA

• Oversaw staffing'training, safety compliance, inventory control and financial functions. Streamlined inventory management processes for improved accuracy and timely replenishment of stock.

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• Analyzed operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.

• Increased store sales by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and promotional events. Developed and managed annual budgets to optimize store profitability while maintaining high-quality standards.

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Led a team of employees in daily tasks, providing ongoing training and mentoring for their professional growth.

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Managed payroll administration for all employees in alignment with company policies and budgetary guidelines.

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Store Manager of Operations 01/2000 to 06/2016

Sears Outlet Store – Ontario, CA

• Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue. Improved store efficiency by implementing inventory management systems and streamlining operational processes.

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Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage rates while maintaining an inviting shopping experience for customers.

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Mentored employees for professional growth, fostering a positive work culture that encouraged collaboration and teamwork.

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Education

Associate of Science: Marketing 04/1999

University of South Pacific - Fiji Island

• Dean's List Fall-1997

• Honor Roll -1997

• Awarded -Leader of the Term

• 3.3 GPA

• Study Abroad: Fiji Island, Marketing

Accomplishments

• Achieved the 1st national store ranking within 6 years.

• Increased sales by 91% by coaching department managers on new merchandising standards.

• Exceeded monthly store sales goals 26 months in a row.

• Supervised team of 27 staff members.

• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets. Certifications

• First Aid Certification

• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification

• OSHA Certified

• Salesforce Administrator Credential – Salesforce. References

Sherri Carhart- AF Regional Manager-951-***-****

Karla Starlett

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