Mathew Dart

Experience

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  Walmart Canada

  Oct 2008 - Mar 2015

  • Assessed store productivity using financial statements, sales, profit, expense control, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement• Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability• Prepared budgets, approved budget expenditures and forecasted sales• Conducted regular store meetings and communicated operational direction and initiatives• Specialized in building sustainable business processes through team dynamics and talent development• Managed staff; preparing work schedules, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs, assigning specific duties to ensure managers and employees are clear on direction and priorities• Held managers and employees accountable; providing timely, honest, specific and respectful performance feedback• Drove engagement by valuing employees, listening, and responding to concerns, recognizing and rewarding accomplishments and providing opportunities for growth and development• Ensured optimal store conditions by maintaining effective merchandise presentation, accurate and competitive pricing, and store standards• Visible leader in the community, participating in and supporting local community events, serving as a credible and effective spokesperson; supporting Keswick Food Bank. • Enforced safety, health, and security guidelines Show less • Established and implemented policies, goals, objectives, and procedures• Modeled company culture to all employees• Monitored compliance of health and fire regulations regarding food preparation, serving, and building maintenance• Reviewed work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, and safety• Arranged for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinated a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control• Ordered and purchased equipment and supplies• Responsible for planning, recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and performance management• Resolved any customer complaints regarding sales and services Show less

  • Lead Assistant Store Manager

    Oct 2012 - Mar 2015

  • Assistant Store Manager

    Oct 2008 - Oct 2012
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  Venue Retail 2014 Limited

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Retail Manager East Toronto 2015 PanAm/Parapan AM Games

  • Managed time to oversee and ensure multiple venues were trading as expected• Held daily team briefings to update performance targets to motivate staff• Seized ownership of documentation relating to store operating expectations through policy, procedures and programs• Managed external vendors that supported store services including pricing, service levels and compliance• Built and maintained a network of industry peers within the Toronto 2015 Organizing Committee in each venue location• Managed and motivated a team of supervisors and retail crew to maximize sales• Monitored and captured performance of the team on a regular basis• Ensured all display areas followed company format and updates to pricing/sale items were completed timely Show less

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  Bouclair Inc.

  Nov 2018 - now

  Store Manager

  Maximize sales and profitability of the store by achieving and surpassing daily, weekly and quarterly sales targets in order to attain targeted annual sales volume. Effectively lead and motivate a team of associates, drive sales and manage inventory. Accountable to achieve all brand, performance and visual standards.