Co-expert at 12th Man Rising

Along with Ted Hicks, I co host a radio show where we discuss baseball, beer and food. And whatever else pops into our heads.

Consistently met and exceeded monthly sales goals (Johnson City and Seattle stores were previously under-performing; turned them around to become profitable stores)Communicated expectations to all employees and encouraged a team atmosphereTrained new employees by implementing Learning Path proceduresManaged inventory by conducting cycle counts, generating weekly zero-on-hand reports, managing bi-weekly product shipments, and placing customer product ordersCompleted computer courses to gain extensive product knowledgeWorked closely with customers to determine their needs and recommend appropriate health solutions, thereby developing strong customer relationshipsDeveloped partnerships with local health providers in order to cross-market services

Merchandised product lines of music, books, children's books and video inside two area Wal-MartsImplemented new and constantly changing music, video and book programs, and adjusted inventories on an ongoing basisTrained and managed part-time representatives to assist with all product linesOversaw special events (such as store signings for music artists, including Rodney Atkins in August 2006)BOOKS-A-MILLION

Oversaw store operations at all East Tennessee locations (4 stores), including store visits and the hiring, training, and termination of managersTrained new store managers for the Florida, Georgia and Tennessee regionOversaw all store level functions at own store, including scheduling, directing employees, hiring and terminatingMaintained consistent sales to meet monthly company goalsPerformed bi-annual inventory at all East Tennessee locations

Oversaw all aspects of store operation for Asheville location (25,000 square feet, $5 million yearly revenue)Supervised employees through hiring, terminating, training, scheduling and motivatingPerformed all merchandising activities including ordering, displaying and conducting inventory