Overseeing general operations for major retailer with 50 statewide locations. Direct day to day operations of individual store. Train, mentor and manage 25 employees at each individual location. Supervising management team including Assistant Managers, department managers and warehouse managers, providing coaching, and accountability for store results and staff performance. Develop and implement strategic merchandising plans to achieve objectives and reduces expenses while ensuring payroll remains within budget. Selected AchievementsLed store remodels in 2011 and 2009 of entire storeTook two different store locations from being in the bottom 30% of the company standings to the top 10% of the company standings.Exceeded sales goals despite new competitor grand opening sales closely located while not increasing advertising. Led multiple corporate committees, including employee spotlight, fun committee (employee moral), dress code committee. Worked side by side with buyers to implement new pet department product lines company wide.