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E-commerce through the use of webstores on Ebay, Amazon, Etsy, Bonanza and SearsOnline optimization required for a competitive marketPacking and shipping online customer's received ordersDaily analysis and adjustments of items listed for sale to reflect an ever-changing, dynamic online marketRetail and online sales of home goods, housewares, and uniquegift itemsPhoto processing involving developing, enlarging, editing, framing, duplicating, scanning and photo restorationDay to day store operations including merchandising, employee management, customer care, sales and loss preventionInventory Acquisition, Control and ManagementDaily Bookkeeping, accounts reconciliation and budget adjustmentsHiring new employees to accommodate fluctuating dynamics of seasonal demandTraining new staff in cash handling, merchandising, customer care and opening and closing store procedureAdvertising with local publications and overseeing targeting and graphic design to reach new potential local clientele Customer Database management Seasonal and weekly advertisement

Oversaw daily operations in a very fast paced local ethnic deli, produce and liquor storesInventory management and loss preventionResponsible for in-store and local media advertisingDaily Inventory purchasing from local vendorsPrepared products for sale through the use of on-site kitchenPrepared cold cuts for sale from raw meat to finished product using on site smokehousesReceived and verified daily product deliveriesFollowed compliance schedule and safe food handling techniques as enforced by the stateResponsible for store size expansion from one (1) to three (3) stores

Advanced from a Manager Trainee to a General Manager Supervised Assistant Managers and staffTrained Associate ManagersInventory Management and loss preventionManaged 5 different locationsModeled the way  to establish and create a customer-centric environmentProven track record of leading a team to strengthen and support the small business customerReinforced behaviors that resulted in managers and associates delivering exceptional sales & service resultsExperienced working with a consultative selling environment that provides a total solution to all customersLead a team of managers & associates focused primarily on the small business customer through teaching, coaching and inspiring.

Priced and sold semi-precious and precious metal chemical solutions to buyers according to daily fluctuating metals market pricesProcessed orders for multinational organizations in the semiconductor and decorative precious metals plating industryTrained remaining facilities in various states during the company's downsizing transition