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Fremont, Oh, Us

Fremont, Ohio, United States

Dublin, Ohio, United States

New Albany, Ohio, United States

Reynoldsburg, Oh | Westerville, Oh | Fremont, Oh

Led, planned, and directed entire store team, with accountability for all functional areas, including financial performance, execution of company initiatives, staffing and payroll, inventory control, and standards compliance. Supervised, trained and coached, 4 assistants and 20-30 full-time and seasonal associates. Directed floor associates and ensured adherence to merchandise presentation, signage, recovery, and cleanliness standards.Assessed efficiency, analyzed trends, and identified opportunities for store performance improvement. Led store processes, including freight flow, merchandise presentation, sales reconciliation, and cash/inventory transactions. Negotiated with vendors on product type and quantity to support sales. Designed merchandise displays for quick sell-through to prevent markdowns. Assisted with conversion and merging of acquired brands.* Increased store sales 29% (from $2.8 million to $3.6 million) and average annual profit by 10% over 5 years, operating under planned expenses budget throughout, with consistent customer count increases.* Oversaw and ensured performance of district during district team leader absence; delivered district-wide messages, handled customer complaints, and reviewed sales plans/goals for communication to team. Followed up with regional office requests on district issues.* Developed plan to turnaround morale and performance of Fremont and Westerville stores. Created cohesiveness throughout teams that resulted in increases in sales performance. Held Westerville store leadership position for 8 years (vs. average of 12 months).* Consistently posted lowest mark out of stock (MOS) for food items throughout entire 19 years of service.* Played key role in rollout of new inventory app that notably increased management’s efficiency in performing instant markdowns, acknowledging receivers, inventory adjustments, empty packages, item inquiry, inventory on-hand counts, and transfers in/out.

Supervised DTS to company standards. Assisted other districts with resolving merchandising issues. Led team in meeting and exceeding sales plans. Drove high unit velocity through impeccably presented sales floor and focus on customer service excellence. Coached and mentored teams in multiple retail skill sets to elevate store's performance.* Assisted with new store set up, training, and opening.

Fremont, Ohio

Managed company financials, including accounts receivable and payable. Assisted with truck repairs and coordinated mechanic training.* Implemented company‘s parts inventory system.* Obtained standing as authorized AC Delco Service Specialist location.* Negotiated property sale.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Administrative Management (Minor: Human Resources Management)

Associate Of Applied Science, Management

Associate Of Applied Science, Marketing