Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Stephen Miller

Centralia

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Walmart, excelling in customer service management and team leadership. Proven track record in inventory coordination and employee training, enhancing store performance and customer satisfaction. Recognized for implementing effective merchandising strategies that significantly boosted sales revenue. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Grocery Manager

Walmart

GM Coach

Walmart
08.2024 - Current

Auto Center Manager

Walmart
03.2015 - 08.2024

Store Manager

Walmart
11.2010 - 03.2015

District Food Manager

Walmart
08.2000 - 02.2010

Fresh Assistant Manager

Walmart
06.1995 - 03.1997

Department Manager

Walmart
06.1988 - 08.1994

Electronics

Consumables areas

Sales Associate

Walmart
03.1987 - 08.1994
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.

Education

None - Psychology

Southern Illinios University
Carbondale, IL

None - Gender Studies

Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL

Diploma -

Salem Hight School
Salem, IL
06.1986

Skills

  • Coordination of inventory
  • Customer service and assistance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Employee training
  • Complaint handling
  • Task delegation
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Safety monitoring
  • Employee management
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Visual merchandising
  • Product merchandising
  • Expense tracking
  • Store opening
  • Ordering of products
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Reliability
  • Active listening

Accomplishments

I have received multiple promotions over the years. I can discuss during an interview

Timeline

GM Coach

Walmart
08.2024 - Current

Auto Center Manager

Walmart
03.2015 - 08.2024

Store Manager

Walmart
11.2010 - 03.2015

District Food Manager

Walmart
08.2000 - 02.2010

Fresh Assistant Manager

Walmart
06.1995 - 03.1997

Department Manager

Walmart
06.1988 - 08.1994

Sales Associate

Walmart
03.1987 - 08.1994

Market Grocery Manager

Walmart

None - Psychology

Southern Illinios University

None - Gender Studies

Kaskaskia College

Diploma -

Salem Hight School
Stephen Miller