Robert Baughn Email & Phone Number

Jackson, Ms, Us

Southwestern United States, United States

Jackson, Mississippi Area

Jackson, Mississippi Area

Train new store managers in all responsibilities and duties at retail discount supermarket chain. Travel to stores throughout the Gulf Coast region. Utilize communications skills, experience and practical expertise to provide expert instruction and guidance in all aspects of store management. Ensure new managers understand and adhere to Save A Lot policies.

Jackson, Mississippi

Achieved a year-over-year growth rate of 20% as manager of Save A Lot supermarket. Managed operations, marketing and merchandising to optimize productivity, cost efficiency, and customer service. Hired, trained, supervised and coached all personnel. Oversaw inventory and in-store merchandising.  Kept inventory shrink level to less than 1% by ensuring all stock was carefully monitored, maintained and accounted for.Built and motivated a cohesive team committed to company goals. Coordinated meat, produce, grocery, frozen and dairy departments. Identified potential leaders, and coached and trained them to advance.As member of company’s “Reset Team” had key role in reorganizing physical layout and design of all stores in the Gulf Coast region to implement corporate vision and maximize customer appeal.

Kenner, La

Launched, built, managed and successfully sold a profitable business that picked up and transported scrap tires from dealers for recycling. Oversaw all phases of administration, finance, sales, customer service, ongoing operations and logistics. Developed and implemented start-up business plan and operational policies. Organized tire collection, transportation and recycling system. Hired, trained, managed and coached a staff that included 6 drivers, an administrative assistant and sales representative. Sold business as profitable operation with loyal customer base. Worked with new owner to ensure successful transition of management and operations, and retention of clients. Quickly grew a base of over 100 customer accounts. Personally, contacted potential customers, and sold services. Managed sales representative.Maintained a high rate of business retention by managing client relationships to ensure excellent customer service. Solved customers’ issues and problems quickly and effectively.Effectively collaborated with regulators, insurance advisors and others to integrate operational and business requirements with sound environmental and safety guidelines and regulatory compliance.Led an emergency response team for New Orleans Regional Transit Authority that removed over 1500 flooded bus tires from storage lot after Hurricanes Katrina and before Hurricane Ike. Quickly arranged transportation and coordinated operation under tight timeline.

Jackson, Mississippi & New Orleans, Louisiana

Advanced from position as route salesman to regional branch management positions in national company that provides environmental services and cleaning of facilities and vehicles for industrial and automotive clients. Oversaw business administration, service operations, logistics, sales, personnel and warehousing at regional branches. Ensured visual appeal, environmental quality, safety and regulatory compliance of company facilities, trucks and operations.Had key role in reorganization and improvement of regional operations in Mississippi and Louisiana, during national corporate restructuring. Developed management and operational models that were adopted by corporation nationally.Assigned to position of Branch Manager to reorganize and improve Jackson, Mississippi branch office. Strategically rebuilt team and resolved previous issues by replacing selected staff and promoting others based on performance. Managed and coordinated 9 drivers and service providers, 4 salesmen, 3 administrative personnel and 2 warehouse workers.As Automotive Manager at new branch in Louisiana, set up operations and administrative procedures and corporate reporting system that was subsequently adopted as companywide model for this position.Led team that tested and launched nationwide route-optimization software.

Various

Achieved rank of Gunnery Sergeant at time of honorary discharge. Served in assignments throughout world in diverse roles, including leadership, combat and recruitment. Responsibilities included unit management, and personnel training, supervision and support to ensure readiness.Achieved promotion to Acting Sergeant and Gun Chief at age of 19.Managed a platoon-size Field Artillery Unit as a Staff Sergeant. Led unit in peacetime and during combat in Operation Desert Storm.Earned numerous service awards for leadership and training, including Army Accommodation Medal.Served two years as Recruiting Officer, and earned 3 Gold Stars