Department Store Manager Sample Resume

Matthew K. Smith
1234 Post Oak DriveNorth Decatur, Georgia 30000Home: 404-555-5555Cell: 404-555-5556Email: mksmith@frontfocus.com   Objective: Department Store Manager aggressively driving store sales growth and profits by building a well-trained, customer-responsive workforce   Qualification Summary:

• Readily demonstrate professional accomplishments through results-driven behavior
• Excellent capability to lead, encourage and develop a large team of associates
• Superb ability to deal with constantly changing work demands

  Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia May, 1996
    Work Experience: Department Store Manager Haley's Department Store
Atlanta, GA 30000
Responsible for overall operational integrity of the store. Ensure all products anddisplays are merchandised effectively in order to maximize sales and profitability.Responsible for recruitment, selection, training and supervision of staff to maximize sales and profit performance. Forecast scheduling needs and ensure sufficient associates onthe floor to meet customer demand. Develop and communicate store standards to associates. Observe and evaluate associate's job performance.March 2003 - present   Assistant Store Manager Haley's Department Store
North Decatur, GA 30000
Responsible for sales and profit performance. Worked with buyers and planners to identify high profit sales items. Merchandised products according to profit potential.Controlled expenses, shrinkage and inventory levels in the store. Recruited and hired the most qualified candidates to meet the store needs. Trained associates to provide quality customer service.October 2000 ?March 2003   Assistant Store Manager Sartrines Department Store
North Decatur, GA 30000
Responsible for achieving store shrinkage goals and for the establishment and implementation of both new and existing loss prevention procedures. Forecasted staffing needs and developed a recruiting and hiring strategy to ensure optimal store staffing in allareas. Regularly visited relevant competition to maintain an awareness of store performance issues and market trends. Ensured customer concerns were solved effectively and promptly. Provided direction, supervision, guidance and training and development opportunities to associates.July 1996 ? October 2000   References: Furnished upon request