Rita Barry
White House
Summary
Retail professional equipped with comprehensive management experience and keen focus on operational excellence. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and consistently achieving sales targets. Adaptable and reliable with skills in staff training and customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Firearms Retail Manager
Bass Pro Shops
Nashville, TN
03.2025 - Current
- Led sales strategy development to enhance customer engagement and increase revenue.
- Helped implement a new inventory system and teach the store team how to comfortably navigate it.
- Trained and mentored sales team, fostering a culture of performance excellence.
Hunting Department Team Lead
Bass Pro Shops
Nashville, TN
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring high standards of customer service and store presentation.
- Coordinated inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing shrinkage.
Office Manager
Greenway of Nashville LLC
Nashville, TN
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Filtered, generated, and contacted sales lead through a drip time line.
- Assisted with the development of marketing and social media material.
- Provided administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking meeting minutes.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
Gun Vault Specialist
Bass Pro Shops
Nashville, TN
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Completed all federal reports and audits on new and used firearms.
- Review all 4473s to ensure they are accurate and up to federal standards.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive firearms inventory system, utilizing modern software programs.
General Manager
America’s Car-Mart
Madison, TN
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed profit goals against budget and prior year, keeping controllable costs within budget..
- Analyzed sales reports to identify trends and optimize inventory management processes.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
Hunting Department Team Lead
Bass Pro Shops
Springfield, MO
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Earned employee of the month in November 2016.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new employees, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Mentored staff on product knowledge and sales techniques to enhance team performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marshfield High School
Marshfield2015
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Human Resources
- Office Administration
- Team training and development
- Customer service
- Inventory control
- Cash management
- Store operations
Timeline
Firearms Retail Manager
Bass Pro Shops
03.2025 - Current
Hunting Department Team Lead
Bass Pro Shops
08.2024 - 03.2025
Office Manager
Greenway of Nashville LLC
11.2022 - 04.2024
Gun Vault Specialist
Bass Pro Shops
04.2021 - 11.2022
General Manager
America’s Car-Mart
08.2018 - 12.2020
Hunting Department Team Lead
Bass Pro Shops
10.2015 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Marshfield High School