John Hosbrook
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 937-875-2531, (C) 937-451-2247,
Objective
Results-driven, customer-centered manager with 20+years of experience in store management and supervisory positions. Veriifiable talent for maintaing profitable retail operations, with succes in capitalizing on growth opportunities, implementing promotional/marketing strategies, and upholding in fiscal intergrity. Articulate communicator and effective trainer skilled in achieving employees buy-in on organizational goals. Respected , trusted manager who upholds highest ethical standards.
Work Experience
Warehouse Clerk (08/14/2006 – Present)
Train and assist with new hire training and development.
Last Employer: Meijer Distribution Center
Responsibilities: Transport and storage materials , Prepare orders to be shipped out to stores and all other warehouse duties
Softlines Manager (09/14/1998 – 01/01/2006)
Manage total store level operations, including staff hiring, training, evaluation and work schedules. Handle budget planning and tracking, accounting and payroll. Coordinate inventory control, receiving; merchandising (plan-o-grams) and store maintenance. Direct loss prevention initiatives.
Last Employer: Kmart
Responsibilities: Handle all managment responsiblities which incluses Financial, control of inventory, basic and seasonal layouts, mark downs, paper work, trainng and crossing training employees for possible management positions. Responsible for hiring and discipline employees. Scheduling, supervise an average of 25-30 employees with in my area.
Store Manager (05/05/1993 – 09/21/1998)
Responsible for every phase day-to-day store operations. Established sales goals, managed budgets and devised sales forecasts. Maximized sales and profitability of assigned areas through execution of company programs. Interviewed, hired, trained, mentored, coached and evaluated performance of hourly associates. Responsible for personnel management, merchandise selection and presentation and store operations. Work with assistant managers to ensure merchandise changes aligned with sales patterns
Last Employer: Shoe Carnival
Responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing the entire store operations. Assisted manager in all areas of resets, remodels, relocations, and new store openings. Handled sales tracking and reporting, inventory control, and employee payroll. Training and supervised full and part time personnel. Worked directly with vendors to confirm and verify shipments. Managed all aspects of merchandising, window displays, and stocking, Ensured excellence in customer service and resolved all problems at the store level
Accomplishments: Started as assistant manger at store in Indianapolis for training and was promote to Store Manager to open a new market in Dearborn Heights, MI and Taylor , MI area.
Education
Establishment: Troy High Schools
Degree: High School Diploma
Education Period: 08/30/1978 - 06/04/1981
Speciality: Business Management
Average Grade: A
Details: Business related Courses
Skills
Customer Service Merchandising Strategic Planning Motivational Training Business Development
Computer Skills: Computer experieces above average.
Interests
Spending time with family and friends, Fishing, Golfing and Traveling.