* Completely and accurately processed and filed all Direct Store Order requisitions, invoices, delivery/inventory paperwork, expense and payroll reports, and Human Resources paperwork for a $3.5 million dollar store with a staff of 20 associates* Regularly used and displayed strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), as well as multiple scheduling and payroll systems (Staffworks, WorkForce, Kronos)* Maintained all store licenses to current and compliant status * Routinely managed expenses to within company goals by controlling payroll, markdown and supply budgets and achievement of store sales budget by evaluating performance of various departments and making necessary adjustments based on analysis of business/sales trends * Consistently recruited, interviewed, hired and trained high caliber Associates for district team * Consistently partnered with vendors to establish positive working relationships while maintaining satisfactory inventory levels of product* Regularly supervised, evaluated, counseled and coached all store Associates and Supervisors* Accurately managed inventory to within company goals by consistently communicating with corporate partners while ensuring adherence to company loss prevention standards

* Partnered with General Manager to achieve above listed responsibilities

World Market Stores: #256 Visalia, CA, #262 Charlottesville, VA, #265 Asheville, NC, #276 Bee Cave, TX* Responsible for the complete training of all Sales Associates, Department Heads, and Management staff on the following: Customer Service, Cash Handling, POS Policy and Procedure, Safety Policy and Procedure, Loss Prevention, ISP Functions/Programs (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, etc.), AS400 (Inventory Management), DSO (Direct Store Orders—Beverage and Paper ordering), Product Procurement/Corporate Communication, Kronos (Payroll), Scheduling/Zoning, Opening/Closing Bookkeeping.* Consistently communicated with Corporate Training Manager regarding any concerns with training schedules and/or personnel issues during the training phase of a new store opening.