Leandro Cabrera

Experience

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  The Picture People

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2007

  All Instore Position

  STUDIO MANAGEROversaw daily operations of high-volume studio in compliance with company policies and procedures. Trained all store employees with focus on highest standards of customer service and operational efficiency; prepared high-achieving team members for potential management roles. Motivated team to achieve and exceed business objectives, including sales and loss prevention. Recruited and hired highly qualified team members. Led team-building and morale-boosting activities to encourage staff retention and achievement of personal and store goals. Created eye-catching merchandise and promotional displays. Charged with administering store payroll and managing expenses. Served as area trainer for incoming and current staff for all 18 Northern California district studios. SENIOR ASSISTANT MANAGEROversaw daily operation of studio and ensured staff compliance to company standards and levels of service. Evaluated performance and quality of work of all photographers.  Earned promotion to Studio Manager after 3 years.PHOTOGRAPHERDirected photo shoots for families and individuals, ensuring highest standards of photograph quality and customer care.  Earned promotion to Senior Assistant Manager within one year of employment. Show less

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  Build-A-Bear Workshop

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2014

  Chief Workshop Manager

  Managed day-to-day operations of a mid-volume store. With proven skills and outstanding accomplishments’ was promoted to a high-volume retail business, with a focus on upholding all store standards and exceeding revenue and customer-satisfaction goals. Encouraged staff to deliver top-quality personalized service to all guests. Monitored and evaluated staff performance and led team-building initiatives. Organized quarterly planning meetings, including logistics and travel arrangements. Served as Talent Coordinator for Northern California region, which entailed sourcing, recruiting, hiring, training, and coaching personnel for 12 store locations, focusing on excellent customer service and preparing high-potential employees for future management roles.  Assisted in planning and launching grand openings for new stores and developing policies and procedures for new concept stores.  Managed multiple busy store locations concurrently. Organized quarterly planning meetings, including logistics and travel planning, for new design and concept stores. Consistently exceeded revenue objectives by 18%. Taking inventory loss from 18.01% to .01% in one years’ time. Show less

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  JR Photography

  Jan 2014 - now

  Business Owner

  Delivered excellent customer service in coordinating photo shoots for families and individuals. Oversaw 6 photography assistants and administrative staff. Designed and launched strategic marketing campaigns.  Increased revenue from start-up to $40K annually.

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  The Picture People

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Studio Manager

  Oversaw daily operations of high-volume studio in compliance with company policies and procedures. Trained all store employees with focus on highest standards of customer service and operational efficiency; prepared high-achieving team members for potential management roles. Motivated team to achieve and exceed business objectives, including sales and loss prevention. Recruited and hired highly qualified team members. Led team-building and morale-boosting activities to encourage staff retention and achievement of personal and store goals. Created eye-catching merchandise and promotional displays. Charged with administering store payroll and managing expenses. Show less

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  KROGER INDUSTRIES

  Sept 2018 - now

  Team Lead Manager
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  Kroger

  Sept 2018 - now

  Over 25 years High Volune Management 2017 West Hills College•Business Certified Degree •Business Management Certified Degree•Business Accounting Certified Degree

  • Team Lead Manager

    Sept 2018 - now

  • Team Lead Manager

    Sept 2018 - now

  • Closing Manager

    Sept 2018 - now