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Lakeland, Fl, Us

United States

Regional Asset Protection Manager R203 (FL/AL/GA)The Regional Asset Protection Manager assists in protecting Hibbett I City Gear’s assets, merchandise, personnel and reduces preventable loss by conducting specific investigations, reviewing exception reports, training store associates, conducting inventory counts, and shrinkage control ratings. They should work diligently to meet organization and asset protection goals including; achieving the companies set shrink goal for assigned region, EBIT, and comp sales goals. They should actively collaborate with business partners within Store Operations, Store Management, Asset Protection Department, and Human Resources to carry out asset protection initiatives and goals. Including all areas that may be defined as retail loss and within company safety objectives

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Second Assignment: South Lakeland Store #590-Improved shrink from -1.57% to -0.59% in the first 5 monthsManage and control the assets of Hibbett I City Gear by managing their designated store.Directs and oversees entire sales efforts in the store.Constantly and consistently acquainted with all aspects of the store including sales statistics, inventory and expenses that together produce profit.Consults and collaborates with District Sales Manager as needed in establishing and enforcing policies, goals, and procedures.Directs staff to ensure all responsibilities and standards in each department are completed.Mentor and cultivate a team of outstanding Sales Associates, Assistant Managers, and Managers in Training.Carry out personnel recruiting, hiring, training, discipline, and evaluation.Maintain proper security for the store.Communicates with District Sales Manager and keep them informed as to inventory movement.Provides information and consistently and vigorously follows through on all marketing and advertising plans and stays aware of customer trends.Keeps abreast of competition and new ideas and keeps informed on community related events, to take advantage of potential opportunities.Produce and give extraordinary customer service highlighted in the customer service manual, including helping customers as they enter the store, and helping multiple customers during peak periods.Protect the company’s assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.

Bartow, Florida, United States

First Assignment: Bartow Store #691Manage and control the assets of Hibbett I City Gear by managing their designated store.Directs and oversees entire sales efforts in the store.Constantly and consistently acquainted with all aspects of the store including sales statistics, inventory and expenses that together produce profit.Consults and collaborates with District Sales Manager as needed in establishing and enforcing policies, goals, and procedures.Directs staff to ensure all responsibilities and standards in each department are completed.Mentor and cultivate a team of outstanding Sales Associates, Assistant Managers, and Managers in Training.Carry out personnel recruiting, hiring, training, discipline, and evaluation.Maintain proper security for the store.Communicates with District Sales Manager and keep them informed as to inventory movement.Provides information and consistently and vigorously follows through on all marketing and advertising plans and stays aware of customer trends.Keeps abreast of competition and new ideas and keeps informed on community related events, to take advantage of potential opportunities.Produce and give extraordinary customer service highlighted in the customer service manual, including helping customers as they enter the store, and helping multiple customers during peak periods.Protect the company’s assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.

Celebration, Florida, United States

Celebration, Florida

A Nike Retail Store Coach creates an environment that provides a premium consumer and employee experience and implements/executes programs to drive business results. Responsibilities: Manage all daily activities in a specific area of the store (S&R, Footwear, Apparel, etc.), including selling and service, selecting and developing associates, merchandising and time and business management. Execute and maintain visual merchandising and selling floor standards. Communicate promotional event information to maximize results of each event. Identify merchandise issues and opportunities based on selling and customer feedback. Supervise, train and develop associates within a designated area. Assist SM in delivering a premium consumer and employee experience.

Orlando, Florida

Overview :As a Retail Department Manager (internally called as 'Coach'), my mission is to create an environment that will provide a premium consumer and employee experience and implementing/executing programs to drive business results. The Coach position reports to the Store Manager (internally called Head Coach).Core Accountabilities :Manage all daily activities in a specific area of the store (S&R, Footwear, Apparel, etc.), including selling and service, selecting and developing associates, merchandising and time and business management. Execute and maintain visual merchandising and selling floor standards.Communicate promotional event information to maximize results of each event. Identify merchandise issues and opportunities based on selling and customer feedback. Supervise, train and develop associates within a designated area. Assist Head Coach in delivering a premium Nike experience for all consumers and athletes.

Orlando, Florida

Overview :As a Retail Department Manager (internally called as 'Coach'), my mission is to create an environment that will provide a premium consumer and employee experience and implementing/executing programs to drive business results. The Coach position reports to the Store Manager (internally called Head Coach).Core Accountabilities :Manage all daily activities in a specific area of the store (S&R, Footwear, Apparel, etc.), including selling and service, selecting and developing associates, merchandising and time and business management. Execute and maintain visual merchandising and selling floor standards.Communicate promotional event information to maximize results of each event. Identify merchandise issues and opportunities based on selling and customer feedback. Supervise, train and develop associates within a designated area. Assist Head Coach in delivering a premium Nike experience for all consumers and athletes.

Davenport, Florida

Positions held:Assets Protection Team Leader (2012 - 2017)Assets Protection Leader (2010-2012)Investigations Technician (2008-2010)Senior Assets Protection Specialist (2006-2008)Assets Protection Specialist (2005-2006)Senior Target Protection Specialist (2005)Target Protection Specialist (2004-2005)Locations:Lakeland, FLOrlando, FLDavenport, FLAssets Protection Team Leader Responsibilities:Coach and evaluate team members on their performance. Drive store safeness programs. Lead a team responsible for merchandise protection tactics. Initiate theft apprehensions when appropriate. Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills. Ability to calmly and respectfully approach guests or team members. Ability to handle information with accuracy, security and confidentiality. Ability to move around all areas of the store quickly and discretely. Technical competence to ensure critical equipment is functioning properly. Technical competence to ensure critical equipment is functioning properly.

Lakeland, Florida

Worked to achieve and maintain company goals through successful use of CCTV equipment and surveillance skills.Familiarized and proficient with multiple brands of CCTV/DVR technology.Advocated and helped guide store shrink initiatives through company directives.

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Essential Job Responsibilities SalesAchieves assigned sales goals.Adheres to Corporate Customer Service Program and ensures customer satisfaction.Actively supports Store and District Management in complying with and conducting all corporate contests and promotions.Actively supports all sales programs and strives to achieve store sales plans.Communicates effectively with all members of the store staff.Works to maintain the teamwork essential for a successful, sales driven staff.OperationsAdheres to all company policies and procedures.Protects all corporate assets by following Loss Prevention guidelines.Operates register quickly and accurately.Maintains cleanliness and housekeeping standards.Merchandising and MarketingStrives to continually increase personal product knowledge.Merchandises store in accordance with corporate communications.Special ProjectsWorks on special projects as directed by Management.

Lakeland, Florida Area

Hired, trained and coached Sales Authorities and Associates on what to sell and how to sellHired, trained and coached Service Techs and Sr. Service TechsCoached, counseled, and disciplined associatesUsed reports and analysis, identified opportunities, developed and executed plans to exceed Sales Budget, improved key customer satisfaction and Key Selling Metrics. Established and communicated daily, weekly and monthly goals to Sales Team and tactics to help achieve goals Assist customers in finding the right products to fit their needs and goals Execute Corporate Initiatives at a high level of efficiency and effectiveness Drive Regional & District best practices and initiatives

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Best Buy employs loss prevention personnel and surveillance machinery to identify and recognize shoplifters within the store and minimize theft and shoplifting.

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areasSort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, or product codeRestock material in assigned bin location; or fill requisitions for materials and distribute items to designated delivery trucksStack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together; package orders for shipping, pick up or truck deliveryMeasure, cut and package materialComplete Material Movement paperworkOpen boxes, crates, and other containersExamine stock for deterioration and defects, and reports findingsAssist in counting of physical inventoryInspect Raymond fork lift daily for damages and report findingsLoad and operate Raymond fork-lifts; load trucks for next day deliveriesKeep warehouse and work area organized at all timesComply with Company and OSHA policies; participate in safety and accident preventative meetingsWear safety equipment at all times MUST wear hardhat at all times during work hoursPerform facilities maintenance duties as neededOther duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Seffner, Florida, United States

Unload product, supplies, etc. from trailers onto dockStage product to be placed in racks for storage until items are needed for shipmentManual work in receiving, storing and distributing of productSupervise receiving dock and associatesAssign other duties for associates as needed

Lakeland, Florida, United States

YOUR ROLEAs a part-time Brand Ambassador, you bring our brand to life every day! Your goal is to provide everyone who comes in the store with an amazing shopping experience, making their day better than before they came in. You are the face of our company and you're proud of it! You love the products and are passionate about building brand loyalty with every guest. Most of all, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESBe a people person! Use the AEO Selling Model to engage with every guest to help them find exactly what they're looking for, and you do so with a "friends first" mindset.Be passionate about AE & Aerie product! Guests come to you to educate them on product details and you are excited to make product suggestions to fit their needs.Share the brand love! You're eager to introduce the AEO loyalty program and additional brand channels to guests.Easily flex between the Salesfloor, Cash & Wrap, Fitting Room and Stockroom as needed.Be an innovative problem solver! Making your guests' day is your priority and you're able to proactively resolve guest concerns while sticking to company policy.Be a team player.Be willing to assist your team in getting the job done.Have integrity! Do the right thing and always adhere to AEO's policies & procedures.

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Family business.

Bachelor In Science In Information Technology, Multimedia And Visual Arts

Associate Of Arts And Sciences, Business Administration And Management

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