Download - Chris Pennington's resume 2016
Christopher L. Pennington
4289 Briarwood Way Palo Alto, CA. 94306 E-mail: [email protected] mobile: (650)575-7666
SKILLS & EXPERTISE:
15 years of results – oriented management, operations & asset security Excellent customer service, communication, recruitment & presentation skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) SharePoint,
QuickBooks, 60 Words a Minute (WAM)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Walmart Focus Store - San Jose, CA. (Feb. 2015 – Nov. 2015)Assistant Manager
Managed 172,000 sq. foot facility including over 500 employees w/ 10,000 transactions daily Execution of timely & efficient freight from ‘truck to floor’ with focus on accurate inventory Utilization of multi-faceted programs quantifying staff production, profitability, safety & asset protection Lifted talent acquisition, vendor audits, client & community relations for #3 grossing store in Nor. Cal.
Radio Shack - Palo Alto, CA. (Sept. 2011 – Feb. 2015)General Manager
Awarded 2013/14 Store Manager of the year (based on sales, operations, audits, payroll & inventory) Enhanced sales, scheduling, talent acquisition, P&L, security, inventory, shipping/ordering/receiving Ranked top 5% in operations quality for the co. 2013 (236 of 4400 nationwide) Conducted district hiring fairs, assisted with store openings/closures – recommended for D.M.
Borders Group - Palo Alto, CA. (May 2007 – Sept. 2011)Assistant Manager
Managed & trained 30 employees (35 seasonal) commitment to team concept & goals Conducted staff training, inventory control/loss prevention & security management Personnel coordinator, facilitated staff meetings, employee scheduling & talent acquisition Coordinated author events, community outreach and volunteer activities
Kepler’s Books & Magazines - Menlo Park, CA. (Oct. 2003 – May 2007)Assistant Manager
Managed & trained 35 employees (50 seasonal) to exceed customer/client satisfaction Planning for premier author events, community events, outreach & analysis of customer feedback Administered evaluations, transfers, promotions & talent acquisition
EDUCATION:
Foothill College – Los Altos, CA. – Business Administration (Associates) Ashford University – Clinton, IA. – Business Administration (80 units)
