Experience

Outdoors, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Category Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

  Memphis TN Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits. Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories. Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations. Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.

• Store Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Jul 2019

  Memphis TN Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target to current business conditions and forecast needs. Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events. Partnered with store owner to interview, hire, train and develop department managers and team members to build and sustain high in-store performance. Oversaw employee scheduling to guide operations and secure adequate staffing coverage for busy… Show more Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target to current business conditions and forecast needs. Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events. Partnered with store owner to interview, hire, train and develop department managers and team members to build and sustain high in-store performance. Oversaw employee scheduling to guide operations and secure adequate staffing coverage for busy periods Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth. Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.



Doe River Gorge Ministries

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leadership Development Coordinator

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

  Hampton TN Designed courses to meet ministry requirements and help develop new leaders within organizational structure. Coordinated logistics for classroom and on-site courses. Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.