Candido Gonzalez
Salinas
Summary
Dynamic retail professional with a proven track record at Walmart P.R., excelling in strategic decision-making and effective team leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative training programs and streamlined inventory management, achieving significant improvements in operational efficiency. Adept at leveraging analytical problem-solving to drive business growth and foster a positive work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Asistente De Gerente
Walmart P.R.
02.2003 - Current
- Led team in executing operational strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and store performance.
- Developed training programs for new associates, improving onboarding efficiency and retention rates.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing stock discrepancies and optimizing product availability.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving promotional strategies that increased product visibility.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to improve workflow efficiency and communication among staff members.
- Oversaw scheduling and staffing operations, aligning workforce capacity with business demand fluctuations.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Last year, our team at my current store, Caguas 2449, led the business unit to exceed $200 million in sales, ranking among the top 20 within Walmart U.S. South Business Unit.
Gerente De Departamento
Supermercados Amigo
01.2001 - 02.2003
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation.
- Developed training programs to enhance team performance and customer service skills.
- Implemented inventory management systems, improving product availability and reducing waste.
- Analyzed sales data to inform strategic decisions and optimize product placement.
- Our team lead the successful transformation of this unit from a Supermercados Amigo to a Walmart Supercenter,
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Ingenieria Civil & Delineación Arquitectonica
Universidad De Puerto Rico, Ponce.
Ponce P.R.05-2004
Associate of Applied Science - Ingenieria Civil & Agrimensura
Universidad De Puerto Rico, Ponce,
Ponce P.R.05-2003
Skills
- Effective task delegation
- Effective time management
- Retail operations management
- Analytical problem-solving
- Strategic decision-making
- Effective team leadership
- Expense management
- Cash management
- Effective verbal communication
- Adaptability to change
- Client support
Timeline
Asistente De Gerente
Walmart P.R.
02.2003 - Current
Gerente De Departamento
Supermercados Amigo
01.2001 - 02.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Ingenieria Civil & Delineación Arquitectonica
Universidad De Puerto Rico, Ponce.
Associate of Applied Science - Ingenieria Civil & Agrimensura
Universidad De Puerto Rico, Ponce,