Edward Allums is a store manager with over 15 years of experience in retail management. He currently manages a $7.5 million Family Dollar store with 10-25 part time associates. Previously, he was a store manager at Fred's Super Dollar Store and VF Outlet, where he increased sales and promoted staff. He has a background in banking, accounting, and retail management. He is authorized to work in the US and has a degree in accounting with relevant certifications.
1. Edward Allums
Store Manager
Webster, TX 77598
allumse@gmail.com - (832) 621-5833
Professional individual seeks opportunity where customer service skills and operational
experience lead to a progressive career growth and long term stability and opportunities.
Store manager of a $7.5 million dollar door. Managed 10 - 25 part time associates including 3
Asst. Managers and 2 Supervisors. Enjoy coaching, training, developing and mentoring store
team. Works well individually as well as a part of a team. Communicates initiatives fully and
clearly. Great work history with progressive supervisory skill set.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Store Manager
Family Dollar - Houston, TX - May 2015 to Present
Responsibilities
All store manager functions of operations.
Accomplishments
I have now worked 3 stores in 3mths. Cleaning up and organizing standards of company.
Skills Used
Demonstrating communicational skills, leading by example and coaching in the moment to improve overall
moral while rewarding successes and holding accountable for opportunities.
Store Manager
Fred's Super Dollar Store - Westlake Village - September 2014 to February 2015
LA
7 mil dollar door
10 associates
2 assistant managers
Increased sales from average of 26k per week to 35k per week.
Promoted 1 assistant manager from within after training 2mths.
Accounting Software, Apple, Banking, customer service, Data Entry, EMail, English, Flash,
Hiring, Internet Explorer, Macintosh Computers, Mainframe, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,
Store Manager
VF OUTLET - Iowa City - August 2009 to July 2014
LA
Work collaboratively with store staff as part of management team to implement store
initiatives, maintain high level of customer service, visual merchandise of store,
forecast and run daily, weekly and monthly business.
7.5 mil dollar door
Promoted 3 managers from within.
25 associates, 3 assistant managers, 2 supervisors.
2. Night Auditor/Front Desk
Gaido's Hotel - Galveston, TX - October 2008 to August 2009
Assistant Manager
Bank of America - Galveston, TX - March 1998 to September 2008
BANK OF AMERICA NA - Galveston, Texas
All Aspects of Banking.
Area Sales Manager
Dillard's - Friendswood, TX - February 1990 to February 1998
DILLARDS - Friendswood, Texas
Men's and Shoe Depts.
Traveled to area stores and assisted to bring store up to standards outlined.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills
Associates Degree, Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF PHEONIX - Texas City, Texas
Accounting
Business / Accounting
COLLEGE OF THE MAINLAND - Texas City, Texas
2 years college, technical or vocational school Business / Accounting
Bank Tellering Occupational License/Certification
GALVESTON COLLEGE
L22 / Loan Agreements Certification
BANK OF AMERICA - Galveston, Texas
Notary Public License
STATE OF TEXAS - Galveston, Texas