1. JO-ANN SHERIDAN TURNER
3967 Orange Tree Lane, Weston, FL 33332 • Cell: 813-618-1943 • stevnjo1013@aol.com
Professional Summary
District manager with well-rounded experience in managing multi-unit merchandising environments. Consistently successful in
identifying and capitalizing upon market opportunities to drive revenue and profit growth. Effective
customer liaison with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Qualifications Summary
Advanced knowledge in multi-unit store management and in various aspects of business operations andhuman resourceProven
collaborative skills in working with supervisors, peers, subordinates and other professionals at all levelsHighly organized and has the
ability to plan, develop, and implement process improvement in handlingspecific tasks and responsibilitiesHighly adept in training,
motivating, and managing personnel.Disciplined and self-motivated with excellent leadership and communication skills.
Work History
District Manager, 11/2000 to CurrentDollar Tree Stores, Inc. – Chesapeake, VA
Multi-unit supervisor of 18, high volume, high traffic Dollar Tree locationsAnalyzing district sales results and trends to achieve sales
increases and maximize salesMaintaining a good inventory mix and merchandise presentation to maximize sales results in each store
Recruiting, training, and building associatesControlling payroll hours, cash control, conduct store audits and monitor inventory
shrinkageResponsibility for all aspects of inventory shrinkage throughout the districtMaintaining high level of customer service
within the district through personal interactions with associatesand customersTraining and develop hourly and management
associates within assigned district for present and futurelocations
Field Consultant, 10/1996 to 10/2000
Southland Corporation 7-11 – Rockledge, FL
Multi-unit supervisor of 12 high volume petroleum based and retail locationsResponsible for maintaining and driving sales in fast
paced locationsHired, trained and evaluated personnel for future corporate developmentWorked with the community on local fund
raising projects
District Manager, 04/1990 to 04/1996
Blowout Entertainment – Portland, OR
Opened and supervised new concept video locations throughout Florida, Georgia, and South CarolinaResponsible for the sales,
operations, staffing and financial performance of 18 store locations.
District Manager, 10/1978 to 10/1990Spencer Gifts – Pleasantville, NJ
Multi-unit supervisor for 18 locations in the New England areaRecruits, hires, trains and develops Store Managers for future growth
opportunitiesSupervise the opening of new locations and merchandise/set the store according to planControl payroll expense and
meet expense budgets to maintain productivity
Education
High School Diploma: 1979 Prout Memorial High School - Wakefield, RI
65 credits completed.: Journalism,Rhode Island College - Providence, RI