105 Crawford streetEast Orange, NJ 07018

862-276-8527dcory24@yahoo.com

Cory Davis

Objective:

Seeking a Store managerial position utilizing my exceptional experience as a team leader. Also acquiring new knowledge that will further develop my skills and the productivity for the company. Assuming leadership role with accountability for maximizing store business results by consistently creating exceptional Customer experiences. Facilitates achievement of business results by providing uniquely responsive Customer service, compelling merchandise presentation, operational integrity, optimal staffing, and Associate development.

Dec.2015-Present OLD NAVY Linden, NJ

General Manager

Develops and retain high performing and productive managers and sales associates. Communicated goals and provided leadership which inspires total associate and leadership commitment to company objectives and values through effective performance based coaching, motivating recognition and timely, constructive feedback. Maintained optimal staffing and scheduling while being responsive to changes in traffic and business trends.

Facilitates consistent, exceptional Customer experiences through the effective execution of the MOD role. Created a positive work environment thru coaching up and constant follow up for development of succession planning and promotions.

Managing resources to maximize financial goals.(Supplies P&L) Fosters knowledge and integrity with regard to compliance with company policy in all practices. Effectively uses resources and business partners to resolve issues with a sense of passion. Recognizes when to change strategic direction to attain and sustain maximum results. Educated the team on the link between operational integrity and its’ impact on facilitating an exceptional Customer experience. Oversees daily store cleaning, recovery, maintenance and inventory. Used monthly Ops and Lp audits to identify and correct operational deficiencies in the store. Ensures training is conducted regarding LP and Safety standards

Daily functions include opening and closing store, maintained all areas of cash intake, merchandising, stock, and loss prevention

11/2013-10/2015 Pac Sun Stores Rockaway, NJ

Store Manager

Successfully helped push the stores revenue to become a Tier 1 top door store by end of Quarter 4 2015.Gaining a Positive Comp % of 20%Also one of the Top 4 stores in the district with a positive comp%. In all

categories including K.P.I’s

Successfully pushed the store to the number 1#store in the growth category in the district.,i.e. Email capture,Gsom rewards sign ups,Credit Digital Sales, Sneakers etc.

Recruits, selects, trains, develop and retain high performing and productive managers and sales associates. Communicated goals and provided leadership which inspires total associate commitment to company objectives and values through effective performance based coaching, motivating recognition and timely, constructive feedback. Maintained optimal staffing and scheduling while being responsive to changes in traffic and business trends.

Managed resources to maximize financial goals.(Supplies P&L) Fosters knowledge and integrity with regard to compliance with company policy in all practices. Effectively uses resources and business partners to resolve issues with a sense of passion. Recognizes when to change strategic direction to attain and sustain maximum results. Educated the team on the link between operational integrity and its’ impact on facilitating an exceptional Customer experience. Oversees daily store cleaning, recovery, maintenance and inventory. Used monthly Ops and Lp audits to identify and correct operational deficiencies in the store. Ensures training is conducted regarding LP and Safety standards

Merchandised daily for flex opportunities and to gain revenue thus increasing the customer base, also Ensured store appearance and visual standards/presentation that are consistent with the GSOM brand image. Responds to business trends by communicating information to District Manager as needed. Ensures store is compliant with established ”Brand Experience

– Facilitates consistent, exceptional Customer experiences through the effective execution of the MOD role. Created a positive work environment thru coaching up and constant follow up for development of succession planning and promotions.

Daily functions include opening and closing store, maintained all areas of cash intake, merchandising, stock, and loss prevention.

04/2008-12/2013 Gap Outlet Elizabeth, NJAssistant Manager

Successfully helped pushed a $15.7 million dollar box to a $17 million dollar box inside of a year

Relaunched & Redirected the visual program for the Northeast district which consist of 14 stores

Trained employees and helped with new store openings Staffed & helped develop a team of 150 employees during the '09-'12

holiday seasons Maintained payroll, stockroom, scheduling, and all aspects of

operational bookkeeping Managed small visual team and executed all company floor sets;

successfully passing every visit from company executives Daily functions include opening and closing store, maintained all areas

of cash intake, merchandising, stock, and loss prevention.

11/2005-7/2007 New York &Company Newark, N.J Co-Sales Manager

Trained and completed on-boarding for new employees Supervised, scheduled and delegated duties to a staff of 15, devised sales plans to achieve company sales projections Interact and rectify customers complaints Maintained payroll, and all aspects of operational bookkeeping. Maintained visual arrangements, and executed company floor sets Daily functions include opening and closing store, maintained all areas

of cash intake, merchandising, stock, and loss prevention.

09/2003-11/2005 Express Short Hills, NJAssistant Sales Leader

Supervised and delegated duties to a staff of 70, devised sales plans to achieve company sales projections

Maintained payroll, and all aspects of operational bookkeeping Held sales seminars for new and current employees to achieve exemplary

customer service. Maintained visual arrangements and executed company floor sets Daily functions include opening and closing store, maintained all areas of

cash intake, merchandising, stock, and loss prevention.

12/1996-10/2004 Lords Menswear Irvington, NJ

Floor Supervisor Trained and hired new employees Provided customers service and cash intake Maintained visual and window displays Assisted in buying and marketing merchandise Opening and closing and all operational procedures

Education 1992-1996 Frank H. Morrell High School Irvington, NJ

1996-1999 Essex County College Newark, NJ

References Furnished upon request

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