•Big box-experienced store manager whose 24-year career in retail has been distinguished by accelerated advancement, awards (including being named Store Manager of the year in 2001) and goal-surpassing performance-to-plan including finishing #1 in the district in sales as recently as year ending 2012.•Successful in both startup and turnaround management roles -- have propelled multiple stores to #1 in sales and customer satisfaction district-wide while simultaneously lowering shrink and staff turnover to all-time lows.•Comprehensive background leading all aspects of retail operations (e.g., P&L, merchandising, sales, customer service, inventory, personnel and payroll management) reinforced by extensive retail management training.Earned Promotion to District Manager over the second highest sales volume district in the Southeast Region at just under 200 million per year.Managed districts controllable expenses keeping budgets in line.Provided coaching, feedback, positive reinforcement and discipline needed to develop store