RICHARD G MILLS
Tulare
Summary
Motivated Store Manager with more than 30 years of experience in leading all aspects of retail operations including shrink, customer retention, visual merchandising, P&L, and inventory management. Communicates objectives and visions clearly to department managers and drives performance by building customer loyalty. Able to train, mentor, and develop promising staff into effective leaders.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Full book chain sales merchandiser
Southern glazer wine and spirits
Union City
04.2025 - Current
- Implemented product displays in retail locations to enhance brand visibility.
- Collaborated with sales teams to optimize inventory management and product placement.
- Conducted regular market visits to assess competitor merchandising strategies.
Store Manager
CVS Health
Tulare
02.2009 - 04.2025
- Set performance expectations for employees and implemented improvement plans to reach targets.
- Promoted team-oriented culture with common sales, service, and productivity goals.
- Delegated assignments to meet coverage needs and maintain store standards.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Store Manager
Longs Drugs Stores
Visalia
05.1990 - 02.2009
- Delegated assignments to meet coverage needs and maintain store standards.
- Promoted team-oriented culture with common sales, service, and productivity goals.
- Set performance expectations for employees and implemented improvement plans to reach targets.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Tulare western HS
Tulare, CaliforniaSkills
- Culture development
- Staff management
- Customer service management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Inventory control
- Employee training
- Team building
- Retail operations
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Full book chain sales merchandiser
Southern glazer wine and spirits
04.2025 - Current
Store Manager
CVS Health
02.2009 - 04.2025
Store Manager
Longs Drugs Stores
05.1990 - 02.2009
High School Diploma - General
Tulare western HS