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objective

operations management specialist seeking to utilize extensive professional experience, managerial and analytical and decision-making skills as a member of the management team for publix foods.

 

career profile

ø  over 22 years of retail business operations experience.

ø  career built with national leader wal-mart.

ø  expertise in management of large staffs, with focus on team building/training/supervision and productivity enhancement.

ø  record of promotion to positions of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  deliver exceptional customer service, quality and attainment of organizational objectives.

ø  effectively interact with diverse groups and professionals at all levels.

ø  ability to consistently achieve stringent p&l objectives.

ø  possess strengths in budget management and cost control.

ø  experienced in shrink reduction and loss control.

ø  proficiency in formulating and implementing merchandising strategies.

ø  in-depth professional development.

professional experience

wal-mart                                                                                                                                    1988 - present

store manager, 604 supercenter dothan, al (1996-present)

         oversee staff of 15 salaried managers and 450-500 hourly employees in 200,000+ sq. ft. store.

         hold direct responsibility for recruitment, direction, mentoring and coaching/counseling staff.

         oversaw transition of store from general merchandise focus to supercenter in 2002.

         unit has average food division sales of $100mm+ annually, representing 40.88% of total sales volume; awarded supercenter of the year in 2004.

         store consistently ranked at top of region.

         responsible for extremely low rate of accidents in unit.

         coordinate multiple departments while maximizing profit/loss ratio.

 

store manager, store 930, montgomery, al (1995-1996)

         responsible for reducing merchandise shrink levels by 50%.

         reported highest profit for unit within extremely short time span.

         recognized by upper management for highest inventory turns in region.

 

store manager, store 1063, geneva, al (1994-1995)

 

assistant store manager, store 1032, panama city, fl (1991-1995)

         recipient of assistant of the year for district 74.

 

assistant store manager, store 0604, dothan, al (1991-1992)

 

assistant store manager, wal-mart store 0488, quincey, fl (1991)

 

assistant store manager, wal-mart store 0944, crestview, fl (1990-1991)

 

assistant store manager trainee, wal-mart store 0944, crestview, fl (1990)

 

department manager, wal-mart store 1134 (1988-1990)

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education

okaloosa-walton junior college, niceville, fl

associate of arts

 

auburn university, auburn, al

pharmacy studies

 

 

 

professional development

serve safe certified, 2007

walton institute of retailing, 2005

wal-mart food school, 2002

field training customer service, 1998

walton institute of retailing, 1997

management development seminar perpetual inventory training, 1997

quality awareness certification, 1997

perpetual inventory, 1997

pc training, 1994

better home garden center, 1994

management development program people, 1994

management development seminar 1 / 2, 1993

management development program merchandising, 1993

management development program operations, 1993

leadership foundation people, 1992

interview & selection exam, 1992

management training guide, 1992

assistant information operations test, 1992

assistant information merchandising, 1992

keys to supervision, 1991

management trainee program, 1990

 

 

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a management assignment with publix foods and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include long-term operations management experience with a major retailer, personnel supervision and merchandising strategies and implementation, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to publix, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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