District Director of Operations is responsible for the overall financial performance of the District. Accountable for the daily operations for 12-20 retail locations. Responsible for the operations, sales, marketing, customer service, staffing, and financial management. Establish, attain, and report on progress against store performance goals. Implementation and execution of new products and services. Perform monthly audits that include complete and thorough review of each location to ensure legal and company compliance. Develop, communicate and implement strategic sales and business plans for market. Empower team through strong leadership, organization skills and accountability in order to drive revenue sales goals, positive gross margin/contribution and expense management. JOB SUMMARY: Motivates, influences, encourages and empowers Branch Leaders and store staff within an assigned geographical area to achieve business goals and maximize district results. Collaborates with the Store Manager to develop action plans that will create conditions for success.

Led overall performance of 51 retail locations in Missouri and Southern Il. Promoted to increasing responsibility and larger volume area twice in 16 months. Oversaw 190+ employees; direct reports included 5 District Managers. Ensured that the roles and responsibilities were well defined and aligned with each District Manager, leading to a highly functioning group that was able to focus on customer satisfaction. Increased overall net profit by implementing lean budgets and instilling a structured sales process. Aggressively increased marketing through B2B and relationship building. Negotiated all vendor and merchant contracts implementing significant cost savings. Identified additional site locations leading to expansion and growth of 8 locations.

Managed ten stores and over 1,200 employees in El Paso, TX and Southern NM. Responsible for all store operations, sales, profit generation, merchandising, administrative and policy compliance, and loss prevention procedures. I was responsible for all assets and inventory and controlling of shrink and seasonal merchandising initiatives. Conducted recruiting, succession planning, and talent management reviews for senior leadership teams. Implement HR strategies to retain an engaged and motivated, diverse work force and facilitate initiative and innovative thinking.Worked to deliver product knowledge of Lowe's specific merchandise, and ensure operational training to district employees. Created an environment of teamwork that supports an open-door philosophy to appropriately manage employee concerns. Ensured all stores are staffed to authorized headcounts and succession-planning objectives are in place.

Responsible for all store operations, sales, profit generation, merchandising, administrative and policy compliance, and loss prevention procedures. I was responsible for all assets and inventory and controlling of shrink and seasonal merchandising initiatives. Implement HR strategies to retain an engaged and motivated, diverse work force and facilitate initiative and innovative thinking. 
Worked to deliver product knowledge of Lowe's specific merchandise, and ensure operational training to district employees. Fostered an environment of teamwork and a open-door philosophy to appropriately manage employee concerns.