Christopher Hindle Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona

Candidate for Congress 2020 - United States House of Representatives Arizona District 7

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Phoenix, Arizona Area

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Cave Creek, Az

HIGH VOLUME STORE MANAGERHIGHLIGHT: COMPANY'S #1 COMP STORE Q1/Q2 2017 (among stores open prior to 2016)ACCOLADES: Profit Award 2016, DAT Contest Winner 2016, Profit Award 2015, Gift Card Contest Winner 2015EXPERIENCE: Store Management of 8 different TSC locations (Cave Creek, Tolleson, Buckeye, Mesa, Coolidge, Catalina, Casa Grande, Fountain Hills), including 4 successful new store setups (Catalina, Casa Grande, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek).COMPANY: Founded in 1938, Tractor Supply Company is a publicly-traded (NASDAQ: TSCO) Fortune 500 retailer headquartered in Brentwood, TN with 1,700+ locations producing over $6.8 billion in annual revenue.

Phoenix, Az Area

HEADLINE: JD Power has recognized Ace Hardware #1 Retailer in Customer Service from 2007-2016!SOFTWARE: SAP, Epicor, Inventory Analysis, Pricing Management, POS System, Scheduling Software, Data/ Affinity Management, Marketing IntelligenceFounded in 1924, the Ace Hardware Corporation is a Fortune 500 retailers' cooperative based in Oak Brook, IL with 5,000+ hardware stores & over $4.7 billion in annual revenue. General / Store Manager of Ace Store #14719 in Goodyear, AZ from mid-2007 until October 7, 2014.- Ace Mystery Shopper Scores of 100% in 3 of 4 most recent months, top 1% of all Ace stores (2014)- Highest volume paint department in district during the Paint Studio Grand Opening (2014)- Ace Merchandising Contest Winner 3 Consecutive Months (#1 in chain 2014) - Ace Helpful 101 Certification (2013), Helpful 201 Certification (2014), & Helpful 202 (2014)- Awarded Ace Pinnacle (Highest) Level Achievement for inventory out-of-stocks (2014)- Highest e-commerce growth: sales dollars & units in chain (2008-2014) - Training & supervision of a staff up to 25 associates (2008-2014)- Management of facility with a combined approximate square footage of 24,500 (2008-2014)- Fundraiser Champions: FFA (2014), Children's Miracle Network (2012, 2013)- Purina, Valspar, Craftsman, Stihl, & Scotts dealer (2008-2014)- Adoption of new technologies to improve operations (2009-2014)- Top 2-8% of peers in the following growth KPI's: sales dollars increase, % sales increase, customer count increase, % customer count increase (2008-2013)- Smart market evaluation utilizing SWOT analysis, PIN study, competitor shops, & more- Established solid customer service culture, high visual merchandising standards, & regionalized product mixOther:- Regular attendance at public trade shows and company conventions- Inventory & Pricing Manager at Corporate Offices in Ace #11189 - Cave Creek, AZ (2005-2007)- Store Manager at Ace store #11584 - Carefree, AZ (2004-2005)

Grand Canyon National Park, Az

One of the world's premier tourist destinations!Founded in 1915, Delaware North is one of the largest privately-held hospitality & food service companies - based in Buffalo, NY with over $3.2 billion in annual sales (pre-pandemic). I served as the Retail Director / Store Manager / Corporate Buyer.As Retail Director, I was directly responsible for a $10+ million retail division, as well as retail support for multiple facilities (Desert View, Tusayan, The Grand Hotel, trailhead kiosks). Infrequent support for f&b and grocery operations. I managed a diverse domestic and international staff of 55 or more associates during peak periods. My role as a Buyer was highlighted by strong vendor relationships, margin improvements, product development, unmatched sales gains, and e-commerce development. Regular attendance at both regional, national, and internatiol trade shows, such CES, Outdoor Retailer, MAGIC, Smokey Mountain Gift Show, Oasis, DNC.Highlights include: - In 2 years, transformed a sub-department with sales volume of $250,00 into a department with over $1 million- Maintained positive sales gains, profit gains during attendance declines, i.e. post-9/11- Established a sub-department with the highest sales per square feet in the Sporting Goods industry- Introduced digital photography merchandise & services to the Grand Canyon National Park- Positively increased vendor relations with several major brand names- Delaware North Retail AwardOther:- From 2002 - 2004, held the role of GreenPath Manager where the primary responsibility was ISO 14001 compliance. This role established and maintained an environmental management plan for all company operations

Scottsdale, Az

Founded in 1973, Bag'n Baggage (was) a privately-held luxury retailer based in Dallas, TX.Bag 'n Baggage / Malm / Bag'n Baggage Outlet Stores - Scottsdale Fashion Square/Arrowhead Towne Center/Fiesta Mall/Paradise Valley Mall/Arizona Mills Mall/Superstition Springs Mall: Store Manager, District Trainer

Tempe, Az

Founded in 1955, Tosco (was) an independent US-based petroleum refining and marketing corporation with over $2 billion in annual sales, operating under Circle K, 76, Phillips, and Conoco brand names.Upon relocating to Arizona - USA, I served as the Store Manager within Tosco's Circle K Division. I was designated as a one of only a handful of Multi-Store Managers. High-volume retail company focused on liquor, tobacco, fuel, and convenience merchandise.

Buffalo, Ny

Founded in 1887, Ahold is a large international retailer based in Amsterdam, Netherlands with almost $40 billion in annual sales, operating under multiple brand names. As a Global 500 company, Fortune has ranked Ahold in the Global 500. I worked for Ahold USA's Tops Friendly Markets Division, a chain consisting of 195 stores producing over $3 billion in sales. Key roles included: New Stores Setup / Grand Openings / Remodels, Department Head & Buyer, Visual Merchandiser. Gained valuable career skills as a Visual Merchandiser.Career highlights include: succeeding in an intensely competitive market that included the award-winning Wegman's chain; multiple new store setups, grand openings / re-openings, and department head positions at several 110,000 square foot international super centers where average daily sales volumes from $325,000 to $500,000+ often led the nation. - Buyer for Commercial Bakery category- Worked at the highest volume U.S. grocery store- Tops Idea Award Winner (1 time winner)- Tops Scholarship Award Winner (4 years)