ASHLEE N. STEPHENS7003 Diamond Head Rd• Jacksonville, FL 32216Cell: 904-319-6643 • duffett82@icloud.comRETAIL STORE, DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FINANCE AND CASH MANAGEMENTStore Operations & Support • Inventory Tracking & Control • Bank ReconciliationsDynamic, results-driven manager, with a track record of success in highly competitive retail environments. Decisive leader adept in strategic planning and execution of operational and sales initiatives to drive bottom-line results in startup, challenge, and growth situations. Organized manager with an ability and openness to learn any skill to improve performance. Visionary business development catalyst with proven accomplishments developing and implementing core marketing and merchandising programs. Core Competencies:• Competitive Intelligence• Customer Relations • Continuous Improvement• Adaptive Learning• Bench Strength Development• Strategic Sales & Merchandising• Leadership & Team Building• Highly organized• Inventory Management• Cost Reduction & Avoidance• Recruitment/RetentionPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEInMotion Entertainment Group-Store Manager: TampaDecember 2022Asst. Store Manager: New Orleans May 2021-December 2022Cash Management Specialist Jacksonville –March 2019 to December 2020bank reconciliations; assist locations with cash flow issues including, courier set up, support, monitoring invoices, correcting End of Day business errors for individual locations.Key Achievements:• conversion of our main operating accounts from one bank to another• Proved all cash entries on our year end audit.• Exceeded expectations in first annual review.Distribution Center Asst. Manager/Receiving Manager Jacksonville –March 2008 to March 2019Assist in all facets of DC operations as well as receive incoming product. Responsible for DC operations while DC manager is away. Categorize inbound product and replenish stock levels according to each days transfer orders. Coordinate special shipments such as product displays with other departments. Report over/short/mis-ship issues to vendors, LP, and purchasing.Key Achievements:• Assisted in new role out of the DC to ensure a better work flow.• Certified forklift operator.• Exceeded expectations in all annual reviewsInMotion Entertainment Group-Store Manager Jacksonville –January 2006 to October 2007Key Achievements:• Received “New Store Manager of the Year” for 2006. CREDENTIALS Technical ProficiencyMicrosoft Windows, Word, Office, and Excel Certified Forklift Operator/Trainer.