Dynamic retail professional with a proven track record at Lowe's Home Improvement, excelling in strategic merchandise planning and inventory management. Achieved consistent sales growth while fostering talent development and enhancing employee engagement. Recognized for maintaining high stock rates and driving operational excellence through effective category oversight and active listening skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager, Merchandising
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
04.2017 - Current
Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Manage daily store operations, including staffing, inventory, and visual merchandising.
Conduct safety walks and ensure a clean and safe environment.
Maintain 95% or better in stock rate in my departments.
Held Assistant Manager position for Sales and Operations.
Successfully achieved sales goal for the last 3 years.
Assisted in raising Associate Opinion Survey by 16 points last year.
Developed multiple Associates to leadership roles.
Assume full managerial responsibilities in the store manager's absence.
Store Co-Manager
Walmart
10.1997 - 01.2017
Recommended quality workers to increase company's productivity and profitability.
Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking, and controlling expenses.
Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
Manage and coordinate schedules for 443 employees by Company Policies.