b'RETAIL STORE MANAGER\n\xe2\x96\xa0 Career Profile\nSelf-motivated retail store leader with more than ten years of active experience \xe2\x80\x93 Possess the\nrequired determination to improve performance with utmost sense of obligation and carefulness.\nNotable managerial qualities that can help in managing the work efficiently for achieving the\nstore\xe2\x80\x99s goals:\nEffective Communicator | Decisive | Delegating Talents | Ability to Listen | Organized\nNaturally Persuasive | Desire and Ability to Solve Problems\nSelf-Starter and Finisher\nOther Qualifications:\n\xef\x82\xb75 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in retail sales \xe2\x80\x93 Proven success record.\n\xef\x82\xb75 years former experience as assistant store manager.\nObjective Statement \xe2\x80\x93 Seeking a challenging retail store management position where I can\nutilize my ten years\xe2\x80\x99 of experience as retail sales manager to contribute management/leadership\nand interpersonal skills to the benefit of the organization.\n\xe2\x96\xa0 Professional Experience\nRetail Store Manager\n\nD&M Country Stores\n\nHonolulu, HI\n\n2003 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\n\nKey Activities:\n\xef\x82\xb7Led and motivated the store team to increase sales and ensure efficiency.\n\xef\x82\xb7Managed the store\xe2\x80\x99s stock levels \xe2\x80\x93 Made key decisions about stock level and stock control.\n\xef\x82\xb7Analyzed sales figures \xe2\x80\x93 Utilized IT to record sales figures for data analysis and forward\nforecasts. Analyzed and interpreted trends to facilitate planning.\n\xef\x82\xb7Forecast volume of future sales to maximize profits.\nSelected Initiatives:\n\xef\x82\xb7Played a key role in advertising sessions- Organized trade-shows, special events, exhibitions\nand displays.\n\xef\x82\xb7Promoted the company locally by communicating with local Social Medias, journals and the\ncommunity in general.\n\xef\x82\xb7Ensured that quality, customer service, health and safety standards are met \xe2\x80\x93 Resolved safety,\nlegal and security issues.\n\n\x0c\xef\x82\xb7Initiated changes to improve the business, e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can\ncompete effectively in the local market.\n\xef\x82\xb7Organized professional training and development courses.\nOther Functions:\n\xef\x82\xb7Monitored the sales floor regularly, talking to staff and customers, and identifying and resolving\nurgent issues.\n\xef\x82\xb7Dealt with employment issues such as interviewing/hiring potential employees, conducting\nappraisals and performance reviews\n\xef\x82\xb7Dealt with chain sales, as and when required.\n\xef\x82\xb7Responded to customer comments and complaints.\n\xef\x82\xb7Updated superiors on business performance, new initiatives and other issues.\n\xef\x82\xb7Maintained awareness of market trends in the retail industry.\n\xef\x82\xb7Recognized forthcoming customer initiatives and kept up with local competitors.\nSelected Achievements:\n\xef\x82\xb7Improved the accuracy of sales forecasts.\n\xef\x82\xb7Reached a record in sales with [x] new target sales.\n\xef\x82\xb7Developed new customer satisfaction form.\n\xe2\x96\xa0 Education & Qualifications\n\xef\x82\xb7Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting\n\xef\x82\xb7Classroom instruction in sales, professional coursework and on-the-job training.'