Adrian Garcia Email & Phone Number

Adrian Garcia is a Store Manager at Half Price Books at Half Price Books.

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  Store Manager

  Half Price Books

  Oct 2012 - Present - Downers Grove, Il

  • Met budget targets by controlling expenses and eliminating wasteful behaviors • Minimized financial discrepancies by accurately controlling monthly operations budget • Oversaw annual store budget, working closely with corporate and financial departments on reporting and payroll • Managed sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits while performing store opening and closing duties • Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted operations management and the business direction • Hired, trained and managed team of 14 associates, including evaluating performance and enforcing disciplinary actions • Interviewed, hired, supervised and trained employees and instituted mentoring program to develop skills, leadership and employee excellence • Developed and optimized store schedules to meet expected coverage demands and maintain optimal service levels • Managed store appearance, including merchandising and displays, signage, decorations and cleaning • Enforced adherence to policies, standards and security protocols • Reorganized sales floor, changing product layout to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility • Provided direction and instruction to associates on variety of tasks, including buying, pricing, and sales • Provided excellent customer service and adhered to all standard practices, maximizing sales and minimizing shrinkage • Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport • Shared product knowledge with customers and made personal recommendations, which boosted upselling and cross-selling • Prioritized sanitation, safety and health standards in work areas• Processed shipments and maintained stock shelf organization

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  Roosevelt University

  English Language And Literature, General