Second largest home improvement retailer with 1750+ stores nationwideLeveraged extensive home improvement industry and operational leadership skills in managing team of 170+ employees in $42M store with 36% gross margin and 11% net profit. Directed merchandising programs and operational processes. Controlled more than $5M in inventory.• Remerchandised Garden Center to expand product selection and improve operations resulting in 44% growth in sales and gross margin improvement from 32% to 38%.• Executed $2M store remodel while maintaining daily operations.• Restructured sales process in appliance department to improve staff and increase productivity, resulting in double digit sales increases including 16% over previous year.• Slashed store turnover from 58% to 28% in two-year period.Sustained community by implementing post-Hurricane Ike operating procedures.

Commanded daily execution of operations spanning inventory replenishment, merchandising, and payroll. Directed more than 140 employees in various departments throughout three inner city stores. Handled sales budget of $36M, physical inventory, and safety and shrink programs.Cut shrinkage from 1.4% of sales to .62% to sales through application of strong operational processes and high audit scores of 87%, up from 72%.Headed largest commercial business account in South Texas with annual sales of $2.4M+.

Largest home improvement retailer with 2800+ stores in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; $75B+annual sales; Promoted due to aggressive sales approach and advanced merchandising skills. Ran all operations spanning human resource management, customer service, sales, and inventory. Collaborated on implementation of "Pro Sales" initiative targeting contractors and commercial businesses. Managed 300+ employees with average weekly sales of $1M. Drove 24-hour store to achieve $70M in annual sales growth for five years with 20% sales increases for four consecutive years to rank in top three for division sales and profits.Championed training program for department managers, developing 100 new managers.