Department Manager Resume Samples

Department managers are accountable for the functioning of a specified department. Essential duties carried out by the department manager include – overseeing staff, implementing strategies, conducting training and seminars, assessing employee productivity, assisting in achieving sales goals, training staff, enforcing quality customer service, providing comfortable working atmosphere, managing execution of quality plans, recruiting and mentoring staff.

Some handy skills that will make candidates successful department managers include – self-motivation skills, solid managerial skills, thorough knowledge of training methodologies, staying aware of business competitions and industry developments, and outstanding communication skill. When it comes to qualification, a degree in management or retail management is normally depicted on successful Department Manager Resume. Having a Post-graduation like an MBA proves to be valuable.

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Department Manager Resume

Objective : Highly skilled professional with a diverse work history including, educational instruction, training, customer service, and sales. An educational background in Adult Education, Training and Development, and Sign Language interpretation. Proven record of success in communication and conflict resolution with clients and colleagues.

Skills : Maintenance, Packaging, Cashier, Customer Service, Hard Working

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Description :

  1. Directed, trained and motivated employees to understand, follow, and promote company policies.
  2. Duties included merchandising, displays, freight check-in, and regular management duties.
  3. Increased the sales in each department keeping them in the top 5 performing departments in the region.
  4. Worked with outside vendors to help them display their individual products in the most effective way.
  5. Launch new designer color brand to meet and exceed sales and goals set forth by the corporate team.
  6. Completed a series of training sessions to advance from team lead to department manager.
  7. Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary.
  8. Assist with duties in other areas of the store, such as monitoring fitting rooms or bagging and carrying out customers items.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
Bachelor of Science


Accounting Department Manager Resume

Headline : Self-motivated management professional who has proven to be effective in both team and independent work environments, seeking a higher level position that will showcase my leadership skills and my strong passion for fashion with expectation of growth and advancement.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Wordpress, Website Design, Advertising, Team Leadership

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Description :

  • Prepared and processed accounts payable checks, wire transfers and ach payments for loan accounts.
  • Processed payment arrangements and repossession disclosures for new and existing clients.
  • Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts.
  • Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately.
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
  • Cash office associate reconciled daily cash receipts and printing reports.
  • Implemented and maintained merchandising presentations, processed daily cash transactions by reconciling any overages or shortages, and directed store employees' in daily activities.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    5-7 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Executive
    Education
    Education
    General Education


    Sales Department Manager Resume

    Objective : Seeking to bring to your organization enthusiasm, dedication, and work ethic combined with the skills learned through previous work experience and educational training. Able to work independently as part of a team Able to handle all types of duties on a daily basis Methodical approach

    Skills : Microsoft Office, SQL, Basic, Basic Computer, Hardware, Software, Troubleshooting, Training, Supervising

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    Description :

    1. Cross train other department managers and sales staff to ensure uniform messaging and product knowledge.
    2. Coordinating internet and print marketing campaigns with marketing staff.
    3. Adjusting product lines and inventory based on market conditions and customer feedback.
    4. Daily duties included being up to date on sales info in the department and made sure those sales increased yearly.
    5. Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
    6. Plan and coordinate advertising campaigns and sales promotions, and prepare merchandise displays and advertising copy.
    7. Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.
  • Manage and motivate other associates to assure that tasks are completed in a timely manner while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    2-5 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Executive
    Education
    Education
    Bachelor Of Science

    Automotive Department Manager Resume

    Summary : An extremely dependable supervisor applying 9 years of experience providing leadership and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both superiors and subordinates. Possesses a demonstrated ability to supervise, lead, follow and serve in all aspects of operations; provided training, built, maintained, and encouraged an excellent culture of safety and risk mitigation.

    Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Familiarity Of Windows XP And Up, Inventory Shrink Protection, Leadership, Computer Technology, Networking

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    Description :

    1. Maintained records of expenditures to ensure that costs do not exceed approved budgets. Reduced department shrink while increasing volume in a perishable section.
    2. Coordinates communications between functional areas/ departments and clients to ensure that integration of new, enhanced and existing service offerings meet client specifications.
    3. Communicates improvement needs to appropriate parties to ensure timely implementation and to maintain client retention standards.
    4. Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in an empathetic manner.
    5. Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed workflow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
    6. Identified and escalated issues related to budgetary compliance in relation to expenditures.
  • Provided monthly reports to the compliance committee to keep them informed of the progress of coding compliance efforts.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    7-10 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Management
    Education
    Education
    General Education

    Assistant/Department Manager Resume

    Summary : Hardworking and goal oriented individual seeking an opportunity to join a highly respected organization that's willing to offer a wide range of career opportunities. In doing so, allow me to share my knowledge and expertise in managerial, analytical and supervision while pioneering new ideas and solutions.

    Skills : Self-motivated Fast Learner Microsoft Outlook, Word And Excel Cash Register Operations Opening And Closing Procedures Fashion Knowledge Sales Training Customer-oriented Credit Card Transactions

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    Description :

    1. Conducted random audits, including full monthly inventory report of all equipment and material assets valued more than $650,000.
    2. Handled cash stock and inventory balances. Assisted customers in person and via telephone. Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks and policies.
    3. Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
  • Manager for produce provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Estimated consumer demand and determine the types and amounts of goods to be sold.
  • Examined merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.
  • Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate.
  • Communicated with upper management regarding within department regarding employee and equipment issues.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    10+ Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Senior
    Education
    Education
    Associates in Science

    Receiving Department Manager Resume

    Headline : Accomplished and energetic Department Manager with a solid history of achievement in Retail Sales. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include sales trends, customer service, and training employees.

    Skills : Management, Inventory Management, Cash Management, Microsoft Office, Word, Windows, Management, Employee Relations, Sales, Customer Service, Vendor Management, Bookkeeping, Strategic Planning

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    Description :

    1. Estimated consumer demand and determine the types and amounts of goods to be sold.
    2. Produce handler managing and stocking dry grocery stocker and truck unloader.
    3. Performed work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise.
    4. Manager for dry grocery monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
    5. Completed weekly schedules, performance evaluations, and worked closely with contractors, co-workers, and supervisors.
    6. Skilled in communicating with customers to sell them the product they needed while running the department, managing inventory, and abiding supervisor commands.
    7. Maintained staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees while maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment and developing personal growth opportunities.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    5-7 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Executive
    Education
    Education
    Associates in Computer

    Lead Department Manager Resume

    Objective : A motivated and innovative retail manager with experience in a variety of retail stores. Skilled in forecasting, budgeting, account management, implementation of company standards, process improvements, marketing, and above all else: exemplary customer service.

    Skills : Instructional Design, Training Development And Evaluation, Sign Language

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    Description :

  • Assist with opening and closing duties, including freight, ordering, recovery, and merchandising, keep departments clean and organized.
  • Conducted weekly walk through with the manager to discuss interior visual displays, including store window presentation.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
  • Earned management trust by serving as a key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
  • Conducted weekly walk through with the manager to discuss interior visual displays, including store window presentation.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    2-5 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Executive
    Education
    Education
    Diploma

    Receptionist / Department Manager Resume

    Summary : Highly ambitious team leader seeking a full-time management position with opportunities to train others as well as self-advancement. To obtain a management position within a professional retail work environment, enabling growth, new opportunities, and challenges.

    Skills : Professional Certificates, CPR, Hazardous Materials, Icemsurf Advanced Class A Surfacing And Design, Alias Design, Catia V5 Data Management

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    Description :

    1. Resolve customer and associate concerns and continuously provide excellent customer service.
    2. Effectively follow, and enforce all company procedures, and laws regarding the supervision of hourly associates and sales of all restricted items, and the use of chemicals.
    3. Plan, supervise, and evaluate hourly associates, operations, merchandise, and financial areas within the store.
    4. Assist supervisor with inventory replenishment reports, inventory interactions with other departments, and vendors.
    5. Floor supervisor and coordinates activities of workers in the department of a retail store.
    6. Collaborated with dozens of vendors to purchase project supplies, machine parts, and raw materials.
    7. Performed daily, monthly and yearly inventory of supplies, raw materials and finished goods in the main plant and off-site warehouse.
    8. Led daily production and monthly department meetings and wrote departmental procedures.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    10+ Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Senior
    Education
    Education
    Diploma

    Shift Supervisor/Department Manager Resume

    Summary : To apply my diverse management, marketing, fundraising, media relations, writing, and construction experience to make a positive impact. Enter the gaming industry to pursue a lifelong career with gaming. To obtain a career with a company that will give me the opportunity for advancement.

    Skills : Management, Customer Service, Money Handling, Inventory Management, Ordering

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    Description :

    1. Trained and worked in-store as an inventory checker and kept the shop clean trained as grill and customer service crew, crew trainer, opener, closer, shift manager, and department manager.
    2. Experience from other positions before being promoted to department manager is the cashier, csa outside garden, cash office employee, plant receiver in the outside garden.
    3. Ensured all customers are treated excellently by making sure all employees following the correct procedure to resolve customer complaints trained associates by reviewing job requirements.
    4. Managed two sales floor departments responsible for managing several associates with training and performance.
    5. Distributing merchandise to various departments using a pallet jack, electric pallet jack, and scissor lifts.
    6. Provide excellent customer service while working on the sales floor, help with front-end registers when needed, answer incoming calls and direct to the proper department.
  • Trained all new associates within the department, according to company standards and expectations.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    7-10 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Management
    Education
    Education
    Diploma

    Department Manager Resume

    Headline : To further my career by expanding my experience into new areas of expertise by applying my strong analytical mind and interpersonal skills to strengthen customer relations and increase productivity within the organization.

    Skills : Sales, Management, Computer Knowledge, Team Leader, CPR Instructor, Medical Terminology

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    Description :

    1. Enforce quality and customer service standards, uphold visual standards by creating, and maintaining clean, and visually appealing displays and keeping them neat, organized and within company standards.
    2. Managed employee hours, party setup, deliveries, and job site preparation for equipment and supplies, and final inventory and closing.
    3. Ensured excellent customer service, supervised and trained 6 employees, enforced company regulations, and performed various administrative tasks.
    4. Tracked inventories, analyzed and reported sales data, ordered products, and coordinated merchandise shipments.
    5. Followed instructions from store management, anticipated, recognized and responded to change by innovative problem-solving.
    6. Developed and planned activities to ensure proper completion in a timely manner.
    7. Manage daily operations, control cash flow, business expenses, inventory control, lead and improve business results, profit margins, project management, customer service, knowledge and ability to make a minor repair to all equipment.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    5-7 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Executive
    Education
    Education
    Bachelor of Science