1. Mechelle L. Davis
6700 Queenston #511, Houston, Texas 77084 936.366.4870 mechelledavis@hotmail.com
Career Objective
To obtain a management level position with a growing company that will allow me to utilize my expertise in
people development, customer service and sales enhancement for the advancement of both myself and my
employer.
Professional Experience
Assistant Store Director April 2013 - Present
Safeway-Albertson’s, Houston, Texas
In charge of generating $14.5 million in annual revenue by executing marketing strategies designed to
maximize profitability through cross selling and delivering excellent service to our customers
Analyze financials (P&L, etc.) and assist managers and employees with identifying opportunities to
increase wallet share to drive profitability
Grew sales 5.6% to last year
Proficient in problem resolution and delivering outstanding customer service
Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising 9 department managers and 75
employees
Supervise daily cash management functions and confirm daily deposits derived from grocery sales and
miscellaneous transactions
Manage store inventory and shrink levels, currently the lowest in the district for the past 2 years
Oversee all Human Resources (HR) functions throughout the store by submitting payroll, informing
employees of their benefits, and creating an environment that promotes employee retention
Uphold HIPPA laws, Dodd Frank requirements, and Anti Money Laundering (AML) standards to ensure
that the company is in compliance with all governing authorities.
Store Manager January 2012 – April 2013
Belk, Incorporated, Shreveport, Louisiana
Recruit, hire, train, develop, and coach a staff of 60
Grew sales 5.2% to last year
Responsible for all aspects of store shrinkage
Accountable for merchandising and visual standards
Responsible for analyzing monthly P&L reports in order to control payroll rate, Direct Control Profit,
and EBIT
Successfully supported annual expense budgets to achieve annual profit goals
Exceeded customer service initiative goals
Received awards for sales growth in Bridal Registries, Ralph Lauren and Clinique
Associate engagement scores above the company average
Oversee loss prevention, cash audit and human resources
2. Merchandise Coordinator January 2010 – January 2012
Belk, Incorporated, Knoxville, Tennessee
Assisted Store Manager in growing sales 6.7%
Lead and coached team of Area Sales Managers in store operations and merchandising directives
Communicated with corporate merchandisers regarding issues and store needs
Maintained high store morale
Executed merchandise directives for seasonal floor sets
Received numerous awards for merchandise presentation and sell through
Area Sales Manager December 2007-January 2010
Belk, Incorporated, Lufkin, Texas
Insured proper and timely execution of merchandise pricing
Trained associates on the philosophy of selling and customer service
Provided directing and motivation to selling associates
Supervised all store activities including opening and closing functions
Analyzed business trends in order to grow sales
Resolved customer issues
Sales Associate August 2003 – December 2007
Belk, Incorporated, Lufkin, Texas
Provided customers with superior product knowledge and outstanding customer service
Conducted daily sales activities
Successfully implemented Belk standards to maximize profitability
Exceeded all sales goals
Assistant Store Manager July 2000 – February 2004
Card and Party Factory, Lufkin Texas
Set visual standards
Responsible for overseeing and scheduling ten employees
Conducted daily cash functions including balancing and making deposits
Assisted Store Manager in increasing profitability
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
January 2003-May 2005, Completed 48 credits towards Bachelor of Business Administration
Angelina College, Lufkin, Texas
August 1996-May 1999, Completed 41 credits towards Bachelor of Business Administration
Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas
Graduated May 1996
