Kelly Bruce Email & Phone Number

Columbia, South Carolina

Lexington, South Carolina Area

Verizon Wireless purchased Alltel Wireless in January of 2009. Within 6 months, the majority of Alltel sales representatives were offered positions by Verizon and relocated within market. . -Handpicked by Verizon area president to manage third highest producing location in south east region. Only store manager to retain position in Columbia market.-Managed new combined team of 3 assistant managers, 22 sales representatives and 6 sales support personnel.-Exceeded 100% to goal in all metrics, 2009 - 2010. Ranked third in south east region of 80 locations first year, 2009.-Represented outgoing area vice president at yearly executive review and planning summit, 2010. -Prepared, presented and participated in regional 2011 forecast.-Spoke at regional sales conference about leadership by invitation of incoming area president, 2009.-Developed focused action plans aimed at maximizing sales and developing strengths of assistant management team. Monitored results and provided feedback. Promoted 1 assistant to store manager position.-Facilitated weekly management coaching calls, introduced strategies to rapidly deliver on market initiatives.-Collaborated with inventory team to streamline inventory placement, increase sales.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

-Managed variety of stores with teams of up to 18 employees.-Ranked #1 in market, attained 132% balanced sales target, 2008. -Ranked in top 5 of 32 locations, balanced sales, 2001 - 2009.-Ace winner, top 5% balanced sales,2007, companywide. Circle of excellence winner, top 10% balanced sales, 2006, southeast region.-Built high performing sales teams dedicated to delivering award winning customer service. Led 5 top producing stores in 8 years, 2001-2009.-Sourced well qualified candidates. Encouraged employee referrals. Facilitated career fairs and posted positions. Maintained diversified pipe-line. Hired, developed, mentored and promoted over 15 employees into leadership positions.-Coordinated daily documented sales and operations coaching aligned to achieve team objectives and improve performance.-Facilitated weekly team building sales meetings. Energized team, communicated objectives, practiced sales techniques and shared successes. -Created and implemented accessory pricing strategy, practice adopted by market.