Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Justin Fitzgerald

Kangaroo Flat,VIC

Summary

Dynamic Liquor Store Manager with proven expertise at Champions IGA, excelling in inventory management and customer relationship management. Recognized for enhancing sales visibility through innovative visual merchandising and effective staff training. Adept at resolving conflicts and driving team performance, ensuring compliance with liquor regulations while maximizing profitability.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Liquor Store Manager

Champions IGA
Eaglehawk, VIC
05.2025 - Current
  • Manage daily store operations and ensure compliance with liquor regulations.
  • Supervise staff scheduling and training to enhance customer service skills.
  • Organize inventory management and conduct regular stock assessments.
  • Handle cash register operations, and process customer transactions efficiently.
  • Develop promotional displays to attract customers and increase sales visibility.
  • Resolve customer inquiries and complaints with prompt, professional assistance.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store environment for safety standards.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and supplies.
  • Participate in monthly inventory counts, verifying accuracy of records against physical count results.
  • Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Monitor cash flow throughout the day and ensure accuracy of transactions at point-of-sale terminals.
  • Prepare weekly schedules for store personnel and adjusted staffing levels according to business needs.
  • Coordinate deliveries from vendors, ensuring timely receipt of goods and accurate invoicing.
  • Assist in developing marketing strategies to increase sales and profitability of the store.
  • Organize merchandise displays to attract customers' attention while maximizing space utilization.
  • Maintained a high level of customer service standards, ensuring customers were greeted promptly and courteously.
  • Recruit, train and supervise new employees in accordance with company policies.
  • Review financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets, identifying opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth.
  • Provide feedback on product performance and suggest changes in ordering procedures based on sales analysis.

Liquor Store Manager

Michaels Fairleys IGA
Eaglehawk, VIC
06.2014 - 05.2025

Service Supervisor /Duty Manager Supervisor

Kings IGA
EAGLEHAWK, VIC
01.2004 - 06.2014

Bar Manager

Studio 54 Nightlcub
Bendigo, VIC
03.1995 - 12.2003

Education

High School Diploma -

White Hills Technical College
White Hills Victoria
11-1995

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Cash handling
  • Sales analysis
  • Liquor regulations compliance
  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer relationship management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Employee training
  • Supplier collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Store maintenance
  • Expense control
  • Loss prevention awareness
  • Product knowledge expertise
  • Staff training/development
  • Performance evaluations

Certification

  • RSA
  • Fork Lift License
  • First Aid Course
  • IGA Training Academy - Loss Prevention

- Level 2 Food Handling and Processing and Assessment

- WHS and Manual Handling

- Cigarettes and Tobacco Products

- IBA Owned and Exclusive Brands

- ALM Introduction to Beer / Wine / Cider / Spirits / RTDS

- Fair Work Commission Workplace Sexual Harassment

Affiliations

  • I love spending time with my family and friends
  • Enjoy the outdoors
  • Enjoy listening to Music and watching my favorite sports teams

References

  • Bosh Talarico - Liquor Operations Manger Michaels IGA Stores - 0428 428 681
  • Ross Turner - De Bortoli Sales Representative - 0408 455 782
  • Andrew Martin - Lion Sales Representative - 0407 664 649

Timeline

Liquor Store Manager

Champions IGA
05.2025 - Current

Liquor Store Manager

Michaels Fairleys IGA
06.2014 - 05.2025

Service Supervisor /Duty Manager Supervisor

Kings IGA
01.2004 - 06.2014

Bar Manager

Studio 54 Nightlcub
03.1995 - 12.2003

High School Diploma -

White Hills Technical College
Justin Fitzgerald