Accomplished, self-motivated top performing People Leader with extensive experience leading and engaging teams in achieving company targets. Effective communicator and collaborator, known for building strong working relationships, mentoring unique talents, and fostering open communications to gain the trust and respect of my employees.Key Competencies: Employee Engagement, Staff Training and Development, Inventory Management, Performance Management, Human Resources (HR), Coaching, Purchasing, Scheduling, Expense Control, Mentorship, Judgement, Decision MakingOTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCEUFA – Calgary, AB | Store ManagerManaged 28 employees at the retail store and 5-acre farm supply yard with over $8 million in annual sales.• Grew profits by over 4% year-over-year by enhancing inventory controls and optimizing merchandising strategies.Office Depot – Calgary, AB | Store Manager & Market LeaderManaged 25 staff and $6.5+ million in annual sales at the main location and concurrently managed the operations of stores in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Saskatoon for multiple months during Manager absences. Directed up to 70 employees in total while managing multiple locations and oversaw all P&L accountabilities.• Consistently ranked in the top 5 among Canadian stores in net profit, ROI, comp sales, and inventory shrink.• Designed the company’s Assistant Manager Development Program to train future leaders.