Assistant Store Manager
Rochester, Minnesota Area
• Researched and analyzed profit and loss statements, purchase recap reports, markdown reports, and payroll reports for opportunities to maximize sales, control costs, and minimize shrink• Assisted in forecasted yearly budgets for sales, wages, and other controllable business expenses• Multitasked merchandising, operations, and people development for Hardline, Apparel, and Fresh Grocery areas• Identified and corrected problematic inventory flow reducing inventory levels by 35% within two months • Lead Community Involvement Committee in raising and distributing funds to community non-profit organizations through grant applications resulting in store record of $20,000 in donated funds• Utilized strong project management skills by planning and coordinating staff to execute changes in merchandise modular layouts to meet company deadlines• Hired, trained, supervised, scheduled, evaluated, and motivated a 30 to 40 member team of full and part-time staff