Kevin Bradford
Oswego
Summary
Professional retail management professional with proven track record in leading store operations and driving sales growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and staff training, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Enthusiastic about creating positive shopping experience and optimizing store performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Skechers
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Store Manager
Merrell
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
District Sales Manager
ALDO
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
- Drove sales for 13 stores in Region, generating $11 million in annual volume.
- Established, reviewed and updated territory boundaries and distribution routes to maximize service while effectively controlling expenses.
- Coached and mentored employees to strengthen sales knowledge and abilities.
- Maximized sales performance by cultivating performance-oriented culture with well-structured individual and team targets.
- Revitalized district sales frameworks by focusing on training and developing Managers and strategically planning monthly, quarterly and yearly operations (i.e., training workshops, networking/recruiting events, quarterly evaluations).
- Recruited and reviewed job applicants to identify, vet, hire and recommend optimal candidates.
Store Manager
ALDO
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversaw, trained and encouraged 35 Sales Associates and Managers, promoting culture of efficiency and performance.
- Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees.
- Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
Store Manager
ALDO
05.2015 - 01.2016
Store Manager
ALDO
08.2014 - 04.2015
Store Manager
ALDO
02.2014 - 07.2014
National Admissions Advisor
Career Education Corp.
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Worked with financial aid office to verify student's' applications and discuss payment options.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Organized college tours for graduating students and coordinated group visits from high schools.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Assessed student's abilities and recommended degree programs to highlight strengths.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
Store Manager
Bakers
12.2004 - 12.2005
Education
High School Diploma -
Waubonsie Valley High School
Associate of Science - General Studies
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILBachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Benedictine University
Lisle, ILSkills
- Sales leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building and management
- Performance improvements
- Accomplished manager
- Staff Management
- Business development and planning
- Product and service sales
Accomplishments
- Aldo Club Elite Winner as District Sales Manager Q1, Q2, and Q3 2018.
- Aldo Crew Loyalty sign-up Contest Winner as District Sales Manager 2018.
- Aldo Manager of the Year, Chicago Premium Outlet 2017.
- Increased Sales for Fox Valley ALDO as Store Manager by 30%+ over LY resulting in a remodel and raise in volume class
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Store Manager
Skechers
05.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Merrell
05.2020 - 05.2024
District Sales Manager
ALDO
01.2018 - 01.2020
Store Manager
ALDO
01.2016 - 12.2017
Store Manager
ALDO
05.2015 - 01.2016
Store Manager
ALDO
08.2014 - 04.2015
Store Manager
ALDO
02.2014 - 07.2014
National Admissions Advisor
Career Education Corp.
01.2007 - 03.2008
Store Manager
Bakers
12.2004 - 12.2005
Associate of Science - General Studies
College of DuPage
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Benedictine University
High School Diploma -
Waubonsie Valley High School
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