Anne Muchilwa Murray

Experience

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  Best Buy

  Jun 2009 - Feb 2014

  As the connectivity Sales Manager I was directly responsible and held accountable for annual revenue, operating budget, or profit & loss dollars of $1–21 million. I was responsible for driving profitable outcomes in the Computing and Tablet Department as well as the Best Buy Mobile departments of the Store. Duties Performed include-Coaching and training sales personnel to achieve sales goals on a day to day basis -Ensuring profitability through correct use of systems and processes- Supervising the Computing and Tablet Supervisor and the Best Buy Mobile Manager-Managing the overall store when fulfilling the role of Manager on Duty, Sales Leader, or Customer Experience Leader.-Overseeing store operations including customer service and administration; planning and managing merchandising, replenishment, product inventory, and loss prevention activities-Ensuring friendly, fast and accurate processing of all Best Buy customer transactions.- Responsible for creating a healthy and positive work environment which drives employee engagement and retention.-Completing Connectivity Business Group Assessments, and building and executing of action plans based on results-Conducting Monthly and quarterly Leadership Capability reviews with my direct reports. Show less As the Operations manager I was in charge of the entire store operations for the Lees Summit location. I was able to master my problem solving, recruiting, performance management and decision making skills. I delivered top performance in our Multi channel operations consistently. The duties performed include: -Managing store labor, controllable expenses, supplies, and administrative costs -Understanding all areas of the business including Sales Management and Inventory operations and executing on those responsibilities as needed.-As a key holding manager, Opening and Closing the store, preparing deposits.- Analyzing the department’s performance against our daily and monthly goals.- Creating and executing on department business plans based on insight from both employees and customers and current departmental performance-Conducting monthly and quarterly reviews with the Operations Supervisor.-Promoting local growth in the community using the Reward zone program to create new relationships with customers as well as partnership with local schools for the Reward zone for schools program - Promoting the use of best buy’s branded payment options to drive revenue, increase basket attachment and reduce check lane tender- Facilitating morning Chalk talks to communicate goals, educate the teams on current store news/issues/best practices and to set the tone for the day -Partnership with the sales, Inventory and Geek Squad teams to manage Margin erosion and ensure that POS, OMS, Bestbuy.com pickup, and Junk out exchange transactions are processed correctly to reduce shrink- Partnership with the General Manager in promoting and maintaining Affirmative action compliance. Conducting Good Faith Efforts and maintaining accurate records.-Conducting monthly SOP walks and creation and execution of action plans guided towards foundational excellence Show less The duties Performed include: -Taking Manager on Duty loyalty calls - Supervising Customer specialists, Solutions Specialists and Sales Operators-Front End Leading – building trust at the front lanes by ensuring smooth processing of customer transactions and resolving issues quickly and effectively.-Performing daily administrative tasks (Opening and Closing the store, preparing change orders and deposits)- Analyzing the department’s and individual associate performance against our daily and monthly goals-Aligning our department objectives with the store and district objectives/growth plans.- Creating and executing on department business plans based on insight from both employees and customers and current departmental performance-Having monthly and quarterly one on ones with each member of the team. Discussing both department results and giving them feedback on their development areas-Promoting local growth in the community using the Reward zone program to create new relationships with customers as well as partnership with local schools for the Reward zone for schools program - Promoting the use of best buy’s branded payment options to drive revenue, increase basket attachment and reduce check lane tender- Facilitation of morning Chalk talks to communicate goals, educate the teams on current store news/issues/best practices and to set the tone for the day-Partnership with the sales, Inventory and Geek Squad teams to manage Margin erosion and ensure that POS, OMS, Bestbuy.com pickup, and Junk out exchange transactions are processed correctly to reduce shrink- Maintaining employee personnel files; creating employee files for new hires and mailing in personnel files for terminated employees to corporate-Keeping all employees current on the changes on transaction accountability and key holder accountability. -Assisting the Operations Manager with the facilitation of New Employee Orientation. 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  • Connectivity Sales Manager

    Jul 2012 - Feb 2014

  • Operations Manager

    Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Operations Supervisor

    Jun 2009 - Nov 2010
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  Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2015

  Store Manager

  Responsible for the overall success of the store and the store's contribution to the bottom line in support of the mission, as well as oversight of the day to day operations.Duties include: a) Setting priorities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly goals b) Managing the personnel process for the store: hiring, discipline, development and termination c) Communicating with support departments and division management regularly to ensure goals are met d) Ensuring compliance with policy and procedures designed to protect personnel, donated goods and cash e) Handling day to day management decisions with confidence, good judgment, and minimal intervention f) Ensuring positive customer experience at both sales floor and the donation door. g) Demonstrating commitment to the mission of the organization h) Completing any special projects delegated by divisional management. Show less

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  Save A Lot

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2016

  Store Manager
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  Cargo Largo

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2016

  Retail Manager
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  Cartwright Companies

  Apr 2017 - now

  International Logistics Supervisor