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Scarborough, Maine, United States

• Coordinated and oversaw backend operations, logistics, and inventory management for two store cost centers.
• Developed and Trained associates, transitioning them from Retail Sales positions to Store Management roles.
• Created and delivered employee training and engagement events for the New England and Greater New York Metro markets.
• Maintained a visible presence on the sales floor, actively driving engagement and achieving a year-over-year sales growth of over 5%.

Saugus, Massachusetts, United States

• Managed showroom inventory and ensured smooth customer-facing operations.
• Collaborated closely with remote teams to strategize and create projects and floorplans for stores.
• Coordinated store resets and layout changes, effectively working with external labor.
• Traveled frequently to various store locations across New England to provide planning and support for changes in other stores.

Seabrook, New Hampshire

• Oversaw and coordinated office operations for the location.
• Monitored delivery completion and collaborated with multiple departments to address issues and enhance processes.
• Held responsibility for controllable budgeting and managing store finances

Lehighton, PA

• Managed the Grocery and Consumable divisions of the business, overseeing annual sales of over $30 million.
• Led teams consisting of 30+ associates and supervisors, consistently driving business growth with a 5% year-over-year revenue increase and a 3% year-over-year profit growth.
• Developed multiple associates, supporting their career advancement from stock position to the highest-level hourly supervisor roles.
• Facilitated the Walmart Academy extension course, “Spark It!”, for subordinates and higher-level management.

Bartonsville, Pennsylvania

• Successfully controlled operational expenses and achieved a 20% reduction in shrinkage during tenure.
• Implemented streamlined inventory flow process within the site, resulting in faster turnover in the front of house operations.
• Conducted workshops and piloted SAP based inventory software, which proved successful and led to a company-wide implementation.
• Developed training programs tailored to meet the needs of the community, including individuals with special needs, and these programs were adopted across existing markets.
• Provided site and market level training to hourly associates and salaried management, covering various aspects such as process changed and company initiatives.

• Successfully opened a new site location in Tannersville, Pennsylvania.
• Created site-specific policies, training modules, and employee programs tailored to the needs of the new location.
• Developed inventory forms and controls that were eventually adopted company-wide.
• Achieved significant growth in revenue, with an increase of nearly 300% from the site's first year.
• Effectively managed operational expenses, maintaining them at a reasonable level relative to the growth of the business.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General