Derek Lackey Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Cash office optimizer, efficiency expert- Current practices observation and analysis- Consult with retailers to achieve best practices- Create training programs and materials- Work with retailers to create project timeline and milestone scheduling- Provide support and health checks for the retailer throughout the entire project life cycle- Nurture customer relationships beyond the project- Monitor customer needs/pain points for future solutions

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Responsibilities: Managed 6 stores over the past 14 years; from $8M to $48M in sales per year. Monitor operational results (profit and loss management, wages, overtime, shrink, safety, energy use, out-of-stocks, temperature monitoring, etc.). Responsible for: buying, replenishment through C.A.O. (Computer Assisted Ordering), merchandising, staffing, inventory levels, budgeting & cost controls, shrink reduction / loss prevention, accounting, scheduling, customer service excellence, food safety, etc. Experienced in GAP analysis. Sales Forecasting and Planning based on trends. Management of seasonal purchasing and merchandising.  Negotiated merchandising opportunities with DSD vendors to maximize sales opportunities. Excelled in building and motivating management and hourly teams. Developed many entry-level associates to leadership positions for successor planning. Managed 11 department heads, including Grocery and Perishables, Meat & Seafood, Pharmacy, Non-Foods, Health & Beauty Aids; with up to 200 associates. Oversee training of new hires. Conducted performance appraisals for all associates. Management of seasonal purchasing and merchandising.  Experience leading in a union workplace.Accomplishments: Promoted six times to a higher level of responsibility in 12 years. Served as a mentor for management trainees. Consistently achieved or exceeded goals for maximum bonus earnings. Frequently led district in many operational areas. Chosen by District Manager to present and facilitate training seminars using Achieve Global Seminars. Chosen by management to lobby members of the Texas legislature for matters that impact Texas retailers.  Selected for fast track management development.

El Paso, Texas And Geiblstadt, Germany

Responsibilities: Supervised other battery medical personnel. Coordinated efforts with battalion medical team. Assigned to Patriot Missile Battalion.Accomplishments: Twice decorated with the Army Achievement medal