Franklin Holmquist
Minneapolis
Summary
Expert in retail operations management with a proven track record of driving sales growth and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Recognized for leadership skills that enhance team performance and improve customer satisfaction through effective operational strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager of Hardlines
Dick's Sporting Goods
Maple Grove
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and team activities.
- Supported visual merchandising efforts to enhance product displays.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve customer inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor environment.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including scheduling staff and assigning tasks.
Freight Flow Lead
Dick's Sporting Goods
Coon Rapids
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Directed and coordinated activities of associates to ensure all merchandise was received, stocked, and replenished on the sales floor in an efficient manner.
- Assisted with unloading trucks, stocking shelves, organizing merchandise displays, and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Assisted in training new warehouse employees.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the work area.
- Followed company policies and procedures for handling hazardous materials.
- Performed manual lifting and moving of heavy objects on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with merchandising teams to maintain accurate product displays on the sales floor.
Store Manager
Play it Again Sports
Blaine
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Oversaw inventory management, including stock replenishment and organization.
- Coordinated with vendors to maintain optimal product selection and pricing.
- Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and customer service skills.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
- Managed buying and trade-ins of customer-owned product to maintain profits and margins of inventory
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Andover High School
Andover06-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Business - Management/marketing
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids06-2026
Skills
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Sales growth
- Product and service sales
- Sales reporting
- Cost control
- Workload management
- Schedule oversight
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Staff development
- Team building
- Negotiation
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service and satisfaction
Timeline
Assistant Manager of Hardlines
Dick's Sporting Goods
07.2023 - Current
Freight Flow Lead
Dick's Sporting Goods
11.2021 - 07.2023
Store Manager
Play it Again Sports
06.2016 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Andover High School
Associate of Applied Science - Business - Management/marketing
Anoka Ramsey Community College