Kyle Cook is seeking a retail management position where he can utilize his experience in training, development, merchandising and loss prevention. He has over 8 years of retail management experience, currently serving as General Manager for Shoe Carnival stores in Cincinnati and Florence, KY. As GM, he is responsible for all aspects of store operations and financial results. Previously, he was Assistant Manager and held various roles for Party City, gaining experience in employee training, merchandising, and inventory management.

1. Kyle Cook
6045 Boymel Dr.Apt. E (513)903-8569(c)
Fairfield, OH 45014 Smash58@gmail.com
Objective Retail management position whereI can utilize my passionfor traininganddevelopment, merchandisingandloss
prevention.
Experience
Shoe Carnival
Cincinnati, OH (Colerain)
Florence, KY
June 2012 – Current
General Manager
• Directly responsible forall aspects of store operations,financial results, merchandise management,human
resources andloss prevention through teaching, training, delegationandfollowup
• Hiredin as an assistant manager andplacedon a “fast track” to become a GM
• Accomplishedgoal of beingGM certifiedandpromotedin first year as the GM of a $3 millionstore with
2 full-time assistants, 2-3full time associates and10-15part time associates
• CompletedGM seminar course at corporate HQ in Evansville,IN
• Trainedanddevelopedtwo assistant managers to become GM certifiedandpromotedanda thirdassistant
certifiedandin-line forpromotion
• Leadingthe regionin external theft preventions achievedthrough training, communicationandutilizingLP
equipment
• Currently achieving a large positive increase vs plan and comp in key measurables such as sales, gross
profit,traffic, conversionandbottomline
• Receivedawards for inventoryresults andrecordbreaking Black Friday sales
• Operatedthe store duringa full remodel andwas responsible for manyaspects ofplanningandexecution
• Workeddirectly withthe merchandisers andbuyers toobtain theright products for our customers
• ManagedandexecutedShoe Carnivals unique concept of usingthe microphone to drivesales andcreatea
fun family environment
Party City
Cincinnati, OH
Florence, KY
June 2008 – June 2012
Assistant Manager
• Was the seniorassistant manager at a store withno GM andassumingall GM responsibilities
• Managed10-15employees throughout the year and25-35duringHalloween season
• Responsible for managing all store operations, loss prevention, tasks and projects through delegation and
follow-up
• Completed tasks not delegated to associates which may include setting plan-o-grams, working freight,
merchandisingtopstocks etc.
• Trainedanddevelopedall store associates tobecome thenext great employee.
• Responsible for interviewingandhiringpotential associates
• Managedstore non-negotiable tasks that helpedmaintain storepresentation,increase storesales andprevent
loss.
• Trackeddepartment sales andstore comps andmade merchandising decisions basedon sales trends.
• Used store email for corporate communication
• Developedattitude of store ownership
• Was selectedby district manager tobe a member ofthe MAP (Management AdvanceProgram)
Team Lead/Front End Supervisor
• Managedthe front endofthe store
• Responsible for all merchandising, graphics andorganizationof the front endwhich includedthe registers,
balloon counter,vestibule andfront endcaps
• Managedandtrainedall cashiers on properuse of registers andcustomerservice
• Opened/closedstore andranshifts onregular basis
• Responsible for all LP cashroutines when openingandclosingstore
ReceivingManager
• Startedwith PartyCityas thereceivingmanager
• Managedthe store stockroom,inventory anddataintegrity
• Responsible for receivingall freight properly usingan RF device andcomputer
• Managed the store’s inventory data by running reports weekly and checking on outstanding freight and
negative onhands
• Managedstockroomorganizationandfreight flow
• Managedshifts andopened/closedstore whenneeded
Assurant
Springfield, OH
Sept 2007 – May2008
• Outbound/Inboundmail andfreight processor
• CertifiedUPSandFedex shipper
• Used PitneyBowes machinetostamp outboundmail
Salix
Cincinnati, OH
Dec 2006 – May2007
• Data processor
• Used computer programs to enter physical paperworkinto a database createdfor our clients
• Scannedolddocuments into a computer programfor preservationandeasy datareference
Education • SpringfieldShawnee High School
• Clark-SpringfieldJVS(vocational school)
• 3.6 GPA
• 3 letter varsity (football, powerliftingandtrack)
• Varsity football captain
• 1 year college educationat CincinnatiChristianUniversity
Qualifications/Skills
• 8 years retail management experience
• Currently the GM of a top performingstore
• Successful experience withthe challenges of an urban retail setting
• MOUS Certifiedin Microsoft Word, Excel andPowerPoint
• Life-longcomputerexperience in several operatingsystems
• Physicallyfit andlive an activeandhealthylifestyle
• Trainedin mixedmartial arts andself-defense