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Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Preside over a full spectrum of operations for a eleven-store district generating $8.2M in revenue, including staffing, training, facility maintenance, and payroll. Bolster the quality and performance of each location by conducting performance reviews and monthly audits to affirm regulatory compliance. Lead meetings focused on implementing successful sales/marketing strategies. Deliver cross-functional support by preparing bids and engaging in negotiations regarding contract terms.* Crafted… Show more Preside over a full spectrum of operations for a eleven-store district generating $8.2M in revenue, including staffing, training, facility maintenance, and payroll. Bolster the quality and performance of each location by conducting performance reviews and monthly audits to affirm regulatory compliance. Lead meetings focused on implementing successful sales/marketing strategies. Deliver cross-functional support by preparing bids and engaging in negotiations regarding contract terms.* Crafted strategic sales plans that increased sales growth* Earned the Presidents Circle Award in 2018, securing status within the top tier of District Managers in 2018 and 2019; captured a #1 ranking in Q1 of 2021 for achieving exemplary KPI metrics, #3 Q4 2023 *Steered net operating income growth by 6.3% ($494K) FY 2023* Secured the division's optimal score for the annual employee engagement survey, minimizing annual turnover 2021* Attained district-wide satisfactory internal audit scores for six consecutive years* Provided consultative guidance on site design, product placement, and construction during a multimillion-dollar regional store improvement initiative* Consistently surpassed district targets throughout tenure to date Show less

Served as an Operations Manager (05/16-11/17) and Specialty Sales Manager (08/14-05/16). Spearheaded daily operations encompassing sales, customer service, personnel development, and merchandising for the store with $70M in annual sales. Provided oversight for the store's multidisciplinary sections such as receiving, front end, inventory, deliveries/online sales, tool rental, and the back office. Collaborated with the District Services Manager to ensure that sales goals were met or… Show more Served as an Operations Manager (05/16-11/17) and Specialty Sales Manager (08/14-05/16). Spearheaded daily operations encompassing sales, customer service, personnel development, and merchandising for the store with $70M in annual sales. Provided oversight for the store's multidisciplinary sections such as receiving, front end, inventory, deliveries/online sales, tool rental, and the back office. Collaborated with the District Services Manager to ensure that sales goals were met or surpassed.* Achieved the top store sales dollar comp (comparable store sales) in services for a key division, with a positive comp of $1.04M* Exceeded the omni-channel sales plan by 7.7% ($3.1M) with a 22.9% ($609K) comp vs. the previous year* Surpassed the store's controllable operating profit plan by 2.51% ($306K)* Participated in executive leadership walkthroughs, while conveying insights and proposing solutions to enrich existing operations Show less

Leveraged leadership expertise to oversee the store with annual sales of $4M. Directed operations in sales, customer service, staffing, training, and P&L. Executed merchandising programs and sustained adherence to merchandising standards.* Fortified the performance of key departments to achieve sales targets; achieved a positive 10.6% comp on the store's average ticket over the previous year* Successfully lowered store shrink from 1.82% to up to 0.7% through the design of effective… Show more Leveraged leadership expertise to oversee the store with annual sales of $4M. Directed operations in sales, customer service, staffing, training, and P&L. Executed merchandising programs and sustained adherence to merchandising standards.* Fortified the performance of key departments to achieve sales targets; achieved a positive 10.6% comp on the store's average ticket over the previous year* Successfully lowered store shrink from 1.82% to up to 0.7% through the design of effective shrink reduction plans Show less

Maintained accountability for the performance of up to 8 team members, while overseeing equipment valued at $2M. Oversaw software, including automated systems for scheduling training classes and ordering supplies. Deployed and monitored U.S. Army vehicles, including extensive weapons inventory.* Served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for live fire ranges at multiple U.S. Army installations* Led the redeployment of weapons and equipment from a hostile fire zone in Iraq to the U.S.