Ken Anderson is seeking a challenging retail management position that allows for growth. He has over 30 years of retail experience as a Store Manager for Michaels Arts and Crafts, Night Manager for Walmart Canada, and Merchandising Manager for Woolco. He is skilled in planning, budgeting, employee training, customer relations, and ensuring adherence to company standards.

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Ken Anderson
1864057 Ave
Edmonton Alberta
780-481-6226(H)
780-903-4959(C)
Objective
To obtain a challenging Retail Management position in a fast paced environment that will
allow for personal growth and career advancement.
Summary of Qualifications
• Retail Manager with experience with a major big box chain. Skilled at planning, problem
solving, budgeting; employee training, coaching, adherence to company standards; and
customer relations.
Experience
Michaels Arts and Crafts
Store Manager, 1999- March 2009
Followed Programs, Policies, Strategies and special marketing campaigns, resulting in
increased store traffic and profits. Hired, trained and coached sales staff. Mentored new
Store Managers and trained Assistants to become Store Managers. Balanced store
inventory and expanded merchandise purchases. Responsibilities included purchasing,
merchandising, customer service, and all facets of running a store.
Walmart Canada
Night Manager, 1994 -1999
Main duties were to process all freight overnight, signing, getting store ready for next day
business, and coaching Associates.
Woolco
Merchandising Manager 1976-1994
Managed several area of the store which included Garden Center, Foods, Toys and other
areas. as needed. In charge of stocking, purchasing stock balance and customer service
Opening and closing of store and in charge of store in absents of Store Manager.
Education
James Fowler High School
Calgary,Alberta