Chris Walters Email & Phone Number

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Thunder Bay

• Forecast Sales and Salaries budget on an annual basis;• Ensure objectives and budgets are met by analyzing and evaluate operational results;• Manage and analyze sales and take necessary actions to maximize them;• Manage and coordinate policies and procedures regarding loss prevention;• Manage and coordinate corporate policies and procedures;• Plan the physical yearly inventory;• Oversee Standards of Health and Safety in the workplace;• Implement management initiatives in a positive manner;• Hire and train members of our team and contribute to succession planning by being an active coach;• Oversee all activities related to human resources management (hiring, training, performance evaluation, health and safety, labor relations, etc.) in collaboration with the Human Resources Business Partner;• Responsible for all internal communications and developing appropriate communication tools.

Thunder Bay

* Responsible for overall daily operations of the store including, staff leadership, customer service, daily reports, financial targets, monthly, quarterly and yearly forecasting targets. * Responsible for developing a professional and proficient Sales Manager, Sales Team and Warehouse Associates. * Implement morning meeting and team building exercises * Provide training and mentoring to enhance workplace performance* Comply, manage and maintain company policies and procedures* Motivate Sales Team to achieve a high level of success in written and delivered sales and attain Extended Service Plans.

Ottawa, Canada Area

• District Manager for several store locations which include overall administration, staff training, direct sales and the increase of profit to each location.• Responsible for recruiting, orientation, training and supervising 10-15 plus staff per location. Helped to increase staff retention by improving staff orientation and training, professional development and mid-level management coaching. • Oversee all aspects of staff performance; performance evolution, progressive discipline, mediation of staff disputes and customer relations. • Implemented training programs for the team in regards to all aspects of workplace performance and professional development.

Ottawa, Canada Area

* Responsible for overall daily operations of the store including, staff leadership, customer service, daily reports and financial targets.* Responsible for developing a professional and proficient Sales Manager, Sales Team and Warehouse Associates. * Implement morning meeting and team building exercises * Provide training and mentoring to enhance workplace performance* Comply, manage and maintain company policies and procedures* Motivate Sales Team to achieve a high level of success in written and delivered sales and attain Extended Service Plans.

Associate’S Degree, Health And Physical Education/Fitness

Activities and Societies: Queen's Wrestling Team as well as the Kingston Wrestling Team Physical Health and Education

Associate’S Degree, Human Resources Management And Services, Major In H/R Minor In Marketing

Human Resources and Marketing