Christopher Conant Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Framingham, Ma, Us

Midvale, Utah, Us

Mooresville, Nc, Us

Springfield, Ma, Us

BIG Y SUPERMARKETS, Worcester, Ma. July 2006 –August 2010Center Store Sales ManagerResponsible for ensuring total store presentation is up to Big Y standards for our customers by consistently walking through each department with our managers with a huge focus on attention to detail. I was accountable for merchandising throughout the entire store to increase our sales to a 30% gross or higher. I managed Human Resource issues, hiring, training and developing for more than over 100 employees at all levels. I was also a mentor for managers in reserve through our training program.• Managed total store operations generating $24 million in annual sales.• Improved store labor to 130% in productivity by utilizing sale projections.• Successfully managed my shrink to a .04% which is better than company average..

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

BEST BUY, Framingham, MA & Enfield, CT April 2005 – July 2006Sales ManagerManaged overall store operations through leadership programs to achieve 40 million in sales and productivity goals. Recruited, hired, trained and developed employees through Best Buy training program to have a successful grand opening in the Enfield CT. location. Responsible for training Home Theater, Appliances, Car Mobile, Geek Squad and all customer installations to improve and exceed sales budgets and maximize net income. Developed and introduced an employee recognition program to motivate our team and drive sales in our store to be #1 in the District.• Successfully achieved total store sales goals every week through customer relations.• Adhering to budgeted shrink goals. Was #1 in sales in the district in the month of March.• Grand opened Enfield CT. Best Buy. Trained and motivated over 110 full-time & part time employees to a very successful grand opening.• Achieved monthly sales bonus consistently since store opening.• Top store performer in District and Territory for the period.

Springfield, Ma, Us

BIG Y SUPERMARKETS, Walpole, MA March 2004 – April 2005Assistant Store ManagerPerformed all duties and responsibilities of Assistant Store Manager, in addition assumed the role as Store Manager during vacations in the District. Managed total store operations and Human Resource issues throughout the entire store with a focus on merchandising and attention to detail. Provided leadership and training in a store that did $25 million dollars in sales annually.• Achieved a 5 year State of Massachusetts Food Safety Certification.• Received a recognition award of merit for total store safety and sanitation audits for the District.• Received recognition for being selected for the Store Manager program.

Springfield, Ma, Us

BIG Y SUPERMARKETS, Worcester, MA November 2000 – March 2004Grocery ManagerResponsible for merchandising all displays throughout entire store, by following weekly sales plan and corresponding with outside vendors. Coordinated all budgeting and forecasting for 35 employees in the grocery department. Managed a total store operation generating $23 million in sales. • Accountable for overall store operations as grocery manager and ensuring total store presentation is up to Big Y standards.• Performed total store sales projections. Controlling inventory and shrink with a 0.45% shrink average.

VICTORY SUPERMARKETS, (Multiple Locations) July 1988 – November 2000Leominster, Gardner, Maynard, Marlboro, Townsend, Fitchburg, Hudson, Ayer, Waltham, Norwell, and Derry, NHManager, Frozen/Dairy Department• Accountable for overall store operations. Training associates. Merchandising with and without plan-o-grams.• Responsible for projecting sales, meeting sales goals, and inventory control.• Ensuring proper ordering by corresponding with vendors and distributors.• Regional Grand Opening Specialist- responsible for set up of new stores throughout the region as well as hiring and training associates during the transition.

1, Business Management

Doctorate, Management Study

1- 1/2 Years, Broadcasting/Telecommunications

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Doctorate Degree, 2003

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