Daren Davis
North Charleston
Summary
With over 25 years of experience in diverse retail management roles, demonstrating a consistent ability to enhance operational efficiency and build high-performing teams. Expertise includes accurate sales forecasting, cultivating strong customer relationships, and driving sales growth through innovative marketing strategies. Management philosophy focuses on fostering a positive and productive work environment to encourage employee engagement and motivation, aligning individual efforts with broader business objectives for unified success. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity, a born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Family Dollar
11.2024 - Current
- Results-driven retail management professional dedicated to exceeding company 4 million dollars sales goals.
- Oversaw daily operations of a high-traffic retail store, leading a team of 20+ employees
- Implemented successful sales strategies and promotions resulting in a 15% increase in revenue
- Managed inventory levels and merchandising to optimize product availability and drive sales
- Maintained excellent customer satisfaction ratings through strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Collaborated with corporate leadership to execute promotional events and marketing initiatives to drive store traffic and revenue
- Developed and executed customer service training programs resulting in a 10% increase in customer satisfaction scores
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Meat Manager
Sam's Club Walmart
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed inventory levels and ordering to ensure consistent availability of high-quality meats for customers
- Oversaw the meat department staff, providing training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
- Monitored and analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust pricing and inventory levels accordingly
- Collaborated with other departments to create promotional sales and displays to drive meat sales
- Identified process improvement opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and improve team productivity, resulting in [5%] reduction in work hours/labor costs.
- Successfully managed all aspects of meat department operations, including inventory management, ordering, pricing, and profitability analysis
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
Assistant Manager
WALMART
01.2005 - 05.2010
- Assistant Store Manager resulted to exceeding 20 million dollars in annual sales
- Supported day-to-day operations by assisting with inventory management, scheduling, and customer service
- Trained and coached team members on company policies and procedures to ensure high-quality service
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, resulting in a 10% increase in revenue
- Collaborated with the store manager to develop and implement strategies to meet and exceed sales goals
- Ensured a clean and organized store environment by conducting regular inspections and delegating tasks to team members
- Set up promotional displays and restock products
- Gained strong foundation in customer service, team collaboration, and task prioritization
- Monitor sales representatives' adherence to company policies and protocols
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
Education
Associate - Associate Of Science
Nielson Electronic Institute
North Charleston, South CarolinaSkills
- Financial Management
- Inventory Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Marketing and Promotions
- Visual Merchandising
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Promotional planning
- Store operations oversight
- Personnel development
Timeline
Store Manager
Family Dollar
11.2024 - Current
Meat Manager
Sam's Club Walmart
02.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager
WALMART
01.2005 - 05.2010
Associate - Associate Of Science
Nielson Electronic Institute
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