Christopher Goulden
Avondale
Summary
Committed and results-oriented General Store Manager with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in retail operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Store Manager
Smart & Final Extra!
Phoenix, AZ
05.2004 - Current
- Lead and supervise daily operations of a high-volume retail location.
- Manage, train, and develop a team of 40+ employees, ensuring strong customer service and productivity.
- Conduct compliance and safety training to maintain workplace standards and ensure adherence to regulations.
- Oversee and coordinate large-scale orders for special events, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Consistently achieve sales targets, control labor costs, and maximize profitability.
- Oversee scheduling, merchandising, and inventory control to maintain efficient store operations.
- Implement loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage and protect company assets.
- Recognized for fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and high performance.
Education
Graduate - undefined
Centennial High School
01.2000
Skills
- Operations management expertise
- Leadership and training
- Safety compliance
- Special event coordination
- Sales enhancement strategies
- Merchandising and inventory control
- Exemplary customer service
- Staff scheduling and planning
- Compliance in loss prevention
Timeline
General Store Manager
Smart & Final Extra!
05.2004 - Current
Graduate - undefined
Centennial High School