2010-Present Store Manager, Garden Ridge
Opened two 100,000 square feet stores productively within a three month time span within a brand new market. Quickly trained employees to be successful and resourceful. Implemented many ideas to help co-management run store more effectively. Praised by upper company management and company officials and recommended for quick promotion as positions become available. Forklift Certified.
2009-2010 Accounts & Assistant Dealership Manager, Carbiz Auto Sales
Successfully brought the dealership to number one in the region for collections and payments received. Was extremely productive at this position, helping the store manager learn daily functions and resourcefully meeting goals set for the store. My position was eliminated due to company closure.
2008-2009 Store Manager, Steve and Barry's University Sportswear
Managed daily functions at a multi million dollar yearly profit retail store including human resources and employee training. Successfully raised employee productivity and store profitability. Was praised by upper management and executives on my high level of commitment to the company during it’s closing and was able to keep employee morale up during the store closing.
2007-2008 Store Manager, Factory Card And Party Outlet
Resourcefully managed the daily operations of a multi-million dollar yearly profit retail store. Was praised by upper management for my leadership, employee selections, and my flexibility that was utilized by other store managers within my district.
2006-2007 Assistant Store Manager, AJ Wright (TJX Corp.)
Was given accolades for my merchandising ability and productivity. Successfully Instructed employees to also use the same high level of precision that I utilized to bring up store sales and profitability.
2004-2005 Store Manager, Family Dollar Stores
Was chosen to open a new store and effectively hired all employees and merchandise the store. Was relocated to problem stores and quickly raised employee effectiveness and store profitability.
1997-2003 Grocery Manager, Hilander Foods (Kroger Co.)
Quickly promoted to management immediately after high school and received accolades from upper management and corporate officers. Effectively management employees while keeping the stores stock ordered and seeing that the floor was replenished
