Sarah V.

Experience

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Jul 2002 - now

  • Proven background directing operations for multiple retail stores: hiring, supervising and training teams of 140+ customer service and sales associates, including management.• Accomplished in achieving results for annual business plans and sales goals, commercial sales, special order sales, and install sales.• Extensive experience directing, coaching, and evaluating the performance of department managers across multiple stores. • Track record of effectively managing all financial aspects, including profit and loss (P&L) while remaining within budget. Show less • Responsible for protection and maximization of company assets through reduction of inventory shrink, combined accident frequency/severity rates, and cash overages/shortages.• Hired, trained, and supervised 15+ Loss Prevention Managers & Specialists for eight stores. • Developed, implemented and facilitated training programs in loss prevention and safety for all new stores.• Advised senior management on best practices for loss prevention, monitored store performance to ensure effective program application, and ensured appropriate focus on inventory and safety goals.• Conducted investigations in conjunction with the Regional Loss Prevention Investigators • Conducted real estate site surveys for future store locations.• Played a key role in the grand opening of five new stores including recruiting, hiring, and training of new employees.• Established new policies and procedures for shrink and safety programs, including the High Shrink Store Program. • Leveraged to a 13% reduction in shrink while maintaining a sales increase of 30%.• Recognized with Area Loss Prevention Managers - Special Recognition Award in 2004. Show less

  • Store Manager

    Jan 2000 - now

  • District Loss Prevention Manager

    Jul 2002 - Feb 2006