- Working painter / artist, showing my work often and a active member of the art community in San Francisco
- Member of a swimming group that swims in the bay weekly
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music Both seeing live music, and preforming with my ukulele at open mics
Keith Stanley
San Francisco
Summary
Dynamic and creative retail professional with extensive experience as a Store Manager at FLAX Art & Design, excelling in customer service and inventory management. Proven track record of enhancing team performance through effective training and innovative merchandising strategies, resulting in increased sales and customer loyalty. Strong problem-solver dedicated to fostering a collaborative work environment. A true creative with a strong since of design and ascetics.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
FLAX Art & Design
08.2010 - 11.2025
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels and visual merchandising standards.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance customer service skills and product knowledge.
- Coordinated promotional events, increasing foot traffic and boosting overall sales performance.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Enhanced team performance with comprehensive training programs, leading to improved customer service and operational efficiency.
- Cultivated strong team by hiring motivated individuals and fostering collaborative workplace, leading to improved store performance.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Highly involved in community outreach, including off-site events and social media platforms, to enhance brand recognition.
- Essential in facilitating the store's relocation, both physically and logistically.
Sales Associate / Key Holder
Pier One Imports
11.2007 - 07.2009
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing shopping experience and fostering loyalty.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, optimizing product presentation for increased sales appeal.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets through effective communication.
- Trained new associates on company policies and sales techniques, promoting team effectiveness.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Certified Custom Framer /Lead Retail Sales Associate
Michaels Arts and Crafts
09.2003 - 07.2007
- Crafted custom framing solutions tailored to individual client needs, and operated advanced framing machinery to ensure precise cuts and finishes.
- Implemented inventory management systems for optimal material sourcing and usage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT01-2007
Skills
- Customer service and relations
- Proficient with pallet jacks and scissor lifts
- Shift scheduling
- Problem-solving
- Store operations
- Training and mentoring
- Friendly and positive
- Inventory management
- Store merchandising
- POS systems
- Supply ordering
- Staff management
- Sales expertise
- Delegating work
- Marketing and promotions
- Special events
- Culture development
Accomplishments
- Over my 15+ years at Flax Art and Design I was promoted many times. Starting as a cashier, to department head, assistant manager, and store manager.
- Supervised several teams of up to 20 staff members at a time.
- Collaborated with team in the development of our social media presence.
- Created large display and decorations for events and holidays, that boosted the company's notoriety and led to cultivating loyal customers.
Certification
- NAMPTA certified
Interests
Timeline
Store Manager
FLAX Art & Design
08.2010 - 11.2025
Sales Associate / Key Holder
Pier One Imports
11.2007 - 07.2009
Certified Custom Framer /Lead Retail Sales Associate
Michaels Arts and Crafts
09.2003 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
University of Hartford