David Devore Email & Phone Number

United States

Ohio

Ohio, United States

AREAS OF EXPERTISESenior / Multi Unit Management 20LocationsCRM ExpertKP| OwnershipOwnership of 15 Direct Reports and 180 Indirect ReportsOperational ManagementProject / Logistics ManagementRegional / District Training CoachProfit / Loss Ownership - Financial /Expense ControlsProductivity ImprovementStrong strategic planning including problem solving, quantitative analysis, time management and organizational skillsMarket Planning & PositioningMulti-channel Product DistributionExcellent leadership, management, oral/written communication, interpersonal, intuitive, and analysis skills. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environmentsSales Team Building & LeadershipHard & Soft Lines ExpertProduce Expert

West Virgina / Ohio / Kentucky

Surged sales, service, employee productivity, and customer satisfaction rates across twenty-one retail locations while building a culture focused on the mission and values of the organization. Administered HR policies/practices, architected/implemented workflow processes and performance improvements, and protected company assets.• Recognized for Consistently Exceeding Goals in Key Metrics: Profit / Loss customer service excellence and operational measures by developing new business and marketing opportunities.• Ownership of 21 direct reports and 150 indirect reports• Motivated and inspired direct reports and teams to ensure a positive learning environment and morale by implementing reward and recognition plans in line with company SOP• Surpassed district goals by developing and implementing plans that optimized profitability and cost restraints• Conducted daily and weekly conference calls with 21-40 stores, monthly Manager meetings: reviewing sales/marketing strategies, and performance reviews for each location with overseeing HR functions and P&L performance• Recruit, hire, retain and develop a team of Store Managers and Associates that achieves excellence in all areas of measured performance to meet or exceed company business objectives, drive business through effective scheduling and payroll management• Ownership of cooler and frozen foods and produce in 21 locations

Ohio

An ambitious, self-motivated individual who has the necessary skills and personal attributes required as a successful leader, boasting an established ability to deliver growth, maximize sales, reduce expenses and achieve set targets. A strong back ground in multisite management and the ability to bringing out the best in others. I am prepared and available to take on a challenging role in any fast paced highly competitive market place. • Launched and maintained Ohio, Minnesota and California markets with a select client • Increased sales volume from 109 k annually to over 2 million in first year • Average yearly revenue growth off 11% • Proven revenue generator in all market conditions with the ability to negotiate with decision makers • Awarded Manager of the quarter in 2011 and 2013 • Attracted and retained loyal clients by building a reputation of integrity and knowledge • Cost analysis to secure pricing to win large category business • Analyzed market share and identified opportunities • Cross sold services using B2B and multi-channel strategies and peer networking

Ohio / Kentucky

With my extensive experience in finance and management you will see that I can actively lead, provide and participate in the financial and operational direction of a company so that it obtains its growth targets and profitability. While simultaneously managing and supervising cross functional teams. • Financial and Operational Auditing for the Ohio/ Kentucky Region (8 locations) • Develop comprehensive financial models to aid in the financial forecasting, planning and initiative evaluation of all categories impacting the Strategy, P&L and Pricing for 8 retail operations in Ohio and Kentucky • Influenced decision-making to ensure business partners meet the financial objectives of the organization • Prepare year-end audit materials and closing procedures on outstanding loans • Logistics and product placement throughout the region • Partner with the Sales and Marketing associates to drive revenue and profitability goals; identify issues, risks and improvement opportunities; provide intensive analysis and business insight to support strategic business operations

Ohio

A retail leader with a profound and broad expertise in every aspect of retail leadership, critically evaluates and minimizes operational costs in context to store profitability. Creates and promotes caring customer service program for entire staff, coaches every employee toward individual goals, establishes a retail environment that encourages positive customer experience and promotes realization of sales targets for single and multiunit locations. Assignments leading 1-3 locations simultaneously • Comprehensive background leading all aspects of a retail operation within a national big box retailer • Grew annual revenue from 17 million in 2005, to 20 million in 2008 • Proven strengths in reducing turnover, minimizing shrinkage and outperforming profit goals • Lead a team to reduce competitive compensation plans for salary, hourly and commission based associates • Financially lowered in house costs by 20 % • Provided strategic operational, merchandising and fiscal leadership for single and multiunit locations • Recruit, hire, train, motivate and supervise 9-30 managers and 200-600 associates • Expert in Hard Lines and Soft Lines merchandising and margin value