Christopher Laprade
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone 610-***-****
***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
Work well without supervision
Ability to prioritize and remain focused on the essence of an issue
Excellent with customer support services
Skilled at learning new concepts quickly while working well under pressure
Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power point and Internet.
EXPERIENCE:
08/2011 - present Barefeet Shoes Inc Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Manager
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation
Assisting customers with great customer service
Monitors the sales of merchandise to meet sales goals and yearly plans
Delegate responsibilities according to the business needs
forecasting, budgeting, purchasing and inventory control
Screened applicants appropriately, conducting preliminary telephone and
in-depth interviews to evaluate potential candidates
12/2010 - 8/2011 Journey Shoes Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Store Manager
Worked closely with store manager to ensure proper allocations within store
Prepare work schedule for store staff on a bi-weekly basis
Interviewing, hiring and preparing training log for new employees
Responsible for performing daily safety and temperature audits adhering to standards.
12/2003 - 2/2010 Hennes & Martiz ( H&M ) Greater Philadelphia Area
Department Manager / Recruiter
Supervising a staff of twenty or more
Training and developing customer service skills to ensure growth
Shipment processing as well as layout and merchandising presentation of apparel and store campaigns
Opening and closing procedures budgeting and planning on a daily basis to meet and exceed financial goals.
Conduct the interview and selection process, partnering with the hiring managers and other interviewers to define interview strategies
Assisted with implementing major staffing initiatives
1/2000-10/2002 Ross Dress for Less Inc. Pottstown, PA
Assistant Manager
Cash handling responsibilities
Performing audits to ensure proper procedures were met
Supervising the staff in connection with supporting co-managers on a daily basis
Opening and closing procedures
Visual merchandising and meeting overall store standards
EDUCATION:
Montgomery Community College, Associate Degree in Computer Graphics 2002
Spring-Ford High School, Royersford, PA, General Studies, 2001