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Arun Aery

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented Business Owner with over five years of proven success in the Retail/Petroleum industry. As the proprietor of MacEwen Petroleum Inc., I excel in fuel management, inventory optimization, and stringent compliance oversight. A seasoned leader, I possess expertise in financial planning, budgeting, negotiation, and vendor management. Known for decisive decision-making, adept team leadership, and process optimization. Previous roles include operational responsibilities at Circle K and sales management at Staples.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Owner

MacEwen Petroleum
09.2019 - Current
  • Spearheaded comprehensive business operations, emphasizing precision in fuel management, inventory control, and rigorous compliance adherence.
  • Cultivated and led a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and optimizing business processes.
  • Drove financial planning, budgeting, and vendor negotiations, resulting in enhanced profitability.
  • Pioneered successful business development initiatives to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.

Franchise Owner

Circle K
03.2016 - 08.2019
  • Managed labor, inventory and overhead costs effectively to maintain business profitability.
  • Coordinated business paperwork such as contracts, employee files and tax submissions with good organizational skills.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers via in-store connections and strong social media presence.
  • Handled team, customer and operations issues with calm, knowledgeable strategies to keep business on-track against targets.

Retail Supervisor

Staples
03.2013 - 02.2016
  • Surpassed sales targets through effective leadership in a high-performance retail environment.
  • Conducted comprehensive training programs and managed performance to elevate team skills.
  • Directed order processes, implemented customer retention strategies, and led successful problem-solving initiatives.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.

Assistant Store Manager

Payless Shoe Source
07.2010 - 03.2013
  • Conducted interviews and played a pivotal role in strategic hiring decisions.
  • Orchestrated order processes and implemented robust shrink management strategies.
  • Ensured customer retention through efficient administrative organization and an unwavering commitment to superior customer service.

Education

Business Management

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Sales Management
  • Financial Tracking
  • Staff Hiring
  • Business Administration
  • Inventory Control
  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Loss Prevention
  • Order Processing
  • Store Maintenance
  • Team Leadership
  • Merchandise Planning

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Store Owner

MacEwen Petroleum
09.2019 - Current

Franchise Owner

Circle K
03.2016 - 08.2019

Retail Supervisor

Staples
03.2013 - 02.2016

Assistant Store Manager

Payless Shoe Source
07.2010 - 03.2013

Business Management

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Arun Aery