ANDRAE BUSH
Cleveland, OH *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Customer-focused retail and lease-to-own professional with experience leading teams, driving sales, managing customer accounts, and supporting day-to-day store operations. Former AcceptanceNow Assistant Manager with hands-on knowledge of lease-to-own applications, payment terms, collections, retail partnerships, and customer retention. Brings additional leadership experience in footwear retail, inventory control, merchandising, logistics, and loss prevention, along with a valid driver's license and forklift certification. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Lease-to-Own Sales • Customer Account Management • Collections & Payment Follow-Up • Team Leadership
• Retail Operations • Sales Growth • Customer Service • Inventory Control
• Visual Merchandising • Loss Prevention • Partner Store Relations • Data Entry PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Daniels Health July 2024 - February 2026
Warehouse & Logistics Associate
• Processed incoming regulated medical-waste shipments by verifying manifests, quantities, labels, and system records for accuracy and compliance.
• Operated 26-foot box trucks on-site, positioned vehicles at loading docks, and supported occasional route operations.
• Weighed, scanned, labeled, tracked, and staged incoming and outgoing materials using internal inventory software.
• Loaded and unloaded box trucks and semi-trailers while following strict safety, handling, and compliance procedures.
• Opened and secured the facility during independent and overtime shifts, including early mornings, weekends, and extended hours. Dick's Sporting Goods October 2023 - June 2024
Retail Footwear Operations Lead
• Directed daily footwear workflow, assigned associate responsibilities, and led department huddles focused on service, productivity, and sales priorities.
• Oversaw early-morning freight processing, receiving, inventory updates, stockroom organization, and placement of new footwear on the sales floor.
• Provided knowledgeable product recommendations, including basketball footwear, and helped customers select products based on fit, performance, and budget.
• Partnered with store management on staffing needs, merchandising, inventory accuracy, department standards, and loss-prevention procedures. AcceptanceNow (Rent-A-Center) January 2023 - September 2023 Assistant Manager
• Generated new business through walk-in customers, online inquiries, retail-partner referrals, and other lead sources.
• Guided customers through the complete lease-to-own process, explaining program benefits, payment schedules, qualification requirements, and application steps.
• Converted submitted applications into completed rental agreements while supporting store sales and customer-retention goals.
• Built relationships with partner-store personnel to increase referrals and create a smooth experience for shared customers.
• Managed customer accounts through payment follow-up, delinquency resolution, accurate documentation, and professional issue handling.
• Kept the Store Manager informed on sales activity, customer accounts, daily operations, and team performance. Finish Line May 2021 - January 2023
Sales Supervisor
• Supervised daily sales-floor operations, delegated assignments, led opening huddles, and communicated sales goals and promotional priorities.
• Coached associates on customer service, product knowledge, accountability, and performance expectations.
• Executed visual-merchandising plans by rotating featured footwear, maintaining displays, and positioning high-priority products to support sales.
• Monitored inventory, replenished merchandise, organized stock areas, and supported inventory counts and shrink-reduction efforts.
• Resolved customer concerns and maintained a welcoming, organized, and sales-ready store environment. QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Valid Driver's License • Forklift Certified • 26-Foot Box Truck Experience • Opening & Closing Procedures
• Inventory Tracking Systems • Safety & Compliance • Sales & Customer Retention • Team Coaching & Workflow Coordination