Experienced Store Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the furniture retail industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Customer Service, Sales, Retail, and Inventory Management. Strong sales professional with a focus on utilizing individual personalities and inherent strengths to maximize opportunities for growth in leadership and achievement for each individual, and the team as a whole.MBTI: INFJ-A (Advocate Assertive)Clifton Strengths: Intellection, Learner, Relator, Input, StrategicI began my career at L. J. Wagner Home Interiors in the warehouse; hired July, 1999.After the next several years of managing the functions of the warehouse, I took on further responsibilities in the store-front, managing various roles in the office (accounts payable/receiveable), showroom floor (inventory control, pricing structures), advertising, in-house IT, sales training, etc.In January 2016 my role shifted further, with changes in management staffing. Since then, I have worked as Operations Manager: overseeing warehouse logistics, office functions, facility oversight, customer service, etc)Throughout my career tenure at L. J. Wagner Home Interiors I have been involved in, or directly responsible for: changes in delivery systems, employee hiring and scheduling, equipment purchasing, advertising planning, whole computer system upgrades, phone system overhauls, sales training and management.I have a broad knowledge and experience in a wide variety of areas related to the furniture retail sales industry; with much of this knowledge and experience relatable to other retail/sales/manufacturing industries. I am very people-focused; my goal in management has always been to focus on individuals' strengths and abilities, working to create an environment where those facets of each person on the team flourish. My unique combination of my own individual personality, experiences, training, etc makes me well suited to manage people and systems in an efficient manner. I am flexible and creative, capable of seeing improvements in systems and functions that will benefit the business and the individuals that serve as the team in that workplace.