Asset Protection - Merchandising

Directed a team of Area Operations Managers each providing operational support for 14+ stores. Managed operational requirements, inventory control, security, human resources, audit, logistics, vendor management, merchandising, credit, eCommerce, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for 83 stores doing $2B in sales annually.

Multiple Location Management, operational training, auditing, Interviewing and Hiring, and ensuring outstanding Customer Service. Relocated 7 small stores to big-box format concept focusing on the operational and technical trainingSuccessfully performed quarterly audits in all assigned locations, while training on deficient areas with team. All district stores leveraged controllable expenses resulting in them exceeding profit plans monthly. Developed and trained field employees on new… Show more Multiple Location Management, operational training, auditing, Interviewing and Hiring, and ensuring outstanding Customer Service. Relocated 7 small stores to big-box format concept focusing on the operational and technical trainingSuccessfully performed quarterly audits in all assigned locations, while training on deficient areas with team. All district stores leveraged controllable expenses resulting in them exceeding profit plans monthly. Developed and trained field employees on new margin saving procedures that made us operate more efficiently resulting in company-wide cost savings and faster customer service in the stores. Show less

Successfully managed a $20M operation with 20,000 square foot sales floor. Effectively supervised upwards of 100 associates. Met and exceeded budgeted sales, inventory control and NBT. Effectively managed through several "challenged" organizations to bring about positive changes in employee motivation and operational efficiency as evidenced in increased sales, margins and a reduction of inventory shrink. Successfully leveraged payroll to meet budget. Spent 5 years working in several Lowe's… Show more Successfully managed a $20M operation with 20,000 square foot sales floor. Effectively supervised upwards of 100 associates. Met and exceeded budgeted sales, inventory control and NBT. Effectively managed through several "challenged" organizations to bring about positive changes in employee motivation and operational efficiency as evidenced in increased sales, margins and a reduction of inventory shrink. Successfully leveraged payroll to meet budget. Spent 5 years working in several Lowe's store locations in various management positions, while the company was in aggressive growth opening 140 stores each year. I was involved in all aspects of the store set up and operational processes. Show less