This was a transitional role/job, as I moved from TN to IL, until I found a more permanent career choice that fit my personal needs.

Please Note: OfficeMax and Office Depot officially merged in November 2013Assistant Store Manager• Hired, trained and supervised staff of up to 20 team members. • Reviewed sales numbers daily to ensure sales expectations were met; recommended and implemented immediate solutions• Hired team members using Taleo and E-Recruit to screen, select, and hire• Created team members schedules using Staff Works and Red Prairie staffing software• Analyzed profit and loss statements and submitted monthly reports to effect key management decisions• Wrote and delivered performance reviews and determined compensation recommendations• Met weekly with Store Manager to discuss results, associate performance, and action plans to increase sales, profit, and productivity

As a Unit Manager, you’re in charge of your own restaurant. You’ll go from learning the basics to being great at running our business to becoming efficient in all restaurant duties: cooking, cleaning, leadership, and building relationships with associates, customers, and the community.

Assistant Store Manager• Hired, trained and supervised staff of up to 20 team members. • Reviewed sales numbers daily to ensure sales expectations were met; recommended and implemented immediate solutions• Hired team members using Taleo and E-Recruit to screen, select, and hire• Created team members schedules using Staff Works and Red Prairie staffing software• Analyzed profit and loss statements and submitted monthly reports to effect key management decisions• Wrote and delivered performance reviews and determined compensation recommendations• Met weekly with Store Manager to discuss results, associate performance, and action plans to increase sales, profit, and productivity Assistant Manager of Logistics• Managed and completed projects accurately and on-time using SAP when required, including: inventory management, product placement, personnel scheduling, supervision, critical path planning, and seasonal sets• Maintained inventory control/data integrity• Traveled to underperforming stores in the district to “clean up”. Evaluated processes, trained team members, implemented changes, increased sales through customer service, and clearly defined store processes. • Ensured an uninterrupted flow in project management by ensuring that all materials were ordered and available to complete projects• Tracked completed and ongoing projects utilizing OfficeMax departmental calendar program (Activity Calendar)Assistant Manager of Sales• Trained and role-played with Sales team weekly to ensure associates were giving 100% to customer service daily• Conducted monthly performance check-ins with all associates to discuss previous months results, and ways to increase sales and productivity• Reviewed sales numbers daily to ensure sales expectations were met; recommended and implemented immediate solutions • Analyzed profit and loss statements and submitted monthly reports to effect key management decisions

• Assisted with maintaining the technology department• Supervised sales associates that worked within the department• Maintained merchandising • Conducted training huddles on new and current technology• Maintained inventory control/data integrity

• Telephone sales; inbound calls and outbound warm calls• Recommended and sold computer solutions to home users• After a few months, I was moved to the business sales division and sold computer, server, and network solutions• Qualified customers and potential larger opportunities based on the size of resources they needed

• Provided sales and customer service to individuals with cellular needs• Managed my own single person kiosk till the company did away with the program and moved the associates to area retail stores• Managed all the paperwork and inventory of the kiosk

It was just a part-time job during college. I did an array of tasks during my 4+ years there. From being a stockperson to running a department for a while.