Brent Senft
Athens
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a proven track record of successful leadership in a retail environment. I am passionate about supporting and uplifting small businesses and their communities through hard work and integrity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Men’s Department Coordinator and Key Carrier
TJX Companies
07.2024 - Current
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new organizational techniques.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks within the department.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Boosted sales performance with consistent promotion of products and services to customers during transactions while providing excellent customer service.
- Assisted in training new hires.
- Ensured compliance with company policies by overseeing daily cash handling processes, minimizing errors or discrepancies.
- Elevated overall store presentation through diligent merchandising efforts and creating visually appealing displays.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities by motivating team members towards shared objectives while maintaining high morale levels among staff.
Shift Manager
Palmetto Moon
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
- Helped employees accomplish tasks during peak periods.
- Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service.
- Directed and led employees and team members on effective operations, methods and procedures.
- Coordinated shift workers for inventory receiving and restocking
Buyer
Strawberry Mountain Buy Sell Trade
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Selected and priced inventory.
- Processed payments.
- Provided customer service.
- Visual merchandising.
- Mitigated shrink/damages.
- Placed wholesale purchase orders.
- Received and processed new merchandise
Retail Lead
Garage Sale Vintage
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Led the entire retail staff.
- Trained new employees.
- Assisted the bar when needed.
- visual merchandising.
- Provided exceptional customer service.
- Acted as a liaison between the company and several dozen vendors and maintained their inventory.
Buyer Specialist
Buffalo Exchange
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Selected and appropriately priced inventory.
- Processed payments.
- Placed wholesale purchase orders.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Assisted with training new employees.
Store Manager
I Heart Denver Store
07.2013 - 03.2019
- Created weekly schedules for all staff.
- Created content for social media accounts.
- Determined monthly sales goals.
- Visual merchandising.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
- Mitigated shrink/damage.
- Curated the works of 180+ local artists, designers and vendors and acted as a liaison between them and the store owner.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Film And Comparative Literature
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2012
Skills
- Staff Development
- Inventory Control
- Interpersonal Skills
- Punctual and Reliable
- Staff Training and Onboarding
- Decision-Making
- Cash Handling
- Energetic and Enthusiastic
Career Goals
- Use my retail experience to support the local creative economy
- Find a meaningful career that is community oriented
- Promote sustainability in retail sales by supporting the resell market, thrifting, upcycling, and supporting local businesses
Awards
Go the Extra Mile Award, presented by Visit Denver, Denver's tourism and convention bureau, for excellent customer service and hospitality.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Men’s Department Coordinator and Key Carrier
TJX Companies
07.2024 - Current
Shift Manager
Palmetto Moon
11.2023 - 06.2024
Buyer
Strawberry Mountain Buy Sell Trade
09.2022 - 10.2023
Retail Lead
Garage Sale Vintage
03.2021 - 08.2022
Buyer Specialist
Buffalo Exchange
04.2019 - 01.2021
Store Manager
I Heart Denver Store
07.2013 - 03.2019
Bachelor Of Arts - Film And Comparative Literature
The University of Georgia
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