John Meister Email & Phone Number

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.

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.

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.

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.