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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