Andrew Price
Boiling Springs
Summary
Area Manager with extensive experience at Wal-Mart, demonstrating strong leadership and productivity enhancement. Expertise in communication and Microsoft Office, leading to successful policy implementation that improved operational efficiency. Coached a team of 30 associates, achieving notable performance improvements in quality and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager
Wal-Mart
Spartanburg
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated cross-departmentally on initiatives for effective area management.
- Guided the implementation of new policies and procedures to enhance operations.
- Promptly investigated issues, identified root causes, and executed corrective actions.
- Strategized improvements in productivity, quality, and safety.
- Managed a team of 30 associates, focused on achieving performance excellence.
- Reviewed staffing requirements to maintain adequate coverage.
- Coached and motivated the team towards achieving productivity goals.
Freight Handler/Forklift Operator
Wal-Mart
Spartanburg
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Delivered materials to departments using hand trucks, conveyors, and power equipment.
- Examined freight to determine optimal loading sequences.
- Collaborated with establishment representatives to resolve issues including damages and shortages.
- Engaged with peers and managers to address work-related challenges.
- Reviewed work processes and outcomes to ensure proper execution.
- Recognized as Associate of the Month, January 2022.
- Completed Path2Leadership program to enhance leadership skills.
Store Manager
Gamestop
Spartanburg
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing services for customers
- Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods
- Hire, train, and evaluate personnel in sales/marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate
- Managed 10+ associates during peak seasons to accomplish sales goals during Q4.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Enforce safety, health, and security rules
- Establish and implement policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for their department
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaffney High School
Gaffney, SCSkills
- Time management
- Relationship management
- Effective communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Power equipment operation
- Staff training and development
Certification
- Generative AI
- Fundamentals of Management
Timeline
Area Manager
Wal-Mart
02.2024 - Current
Freight Handler/Forklift Operator
Wal-Mart
06.2019 - 01.2024
Store Manager
Gamestop
06.2015 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Gaffney High School