Strong understanding of the need to have highly engaged, properly trained associates, that do their best to always find a way to say “Yes” to our customers. High levels of expirience in retail, merchandising, training, P&L management, workday, and dimensions scheduling systems. As well, a dedicated mind to bring out the best in all of our associates. Has held multiple positions throughout the company, including hourly associate, department supervisor, salaried assistant store manager for merchandising, specialty sales, and operations. Promoted to the position of store manager in June of 2006. Responsibilities now include total operations for an entire store, and its 175+ associates. Critical planning and hiring during pre-spring seasons, Profit and loss, shrink control, and training of all associates. Strong focus on associate development, as well as providing the highest levels of customer service/engagement. Pre Home DepotUnion carpenter with completion of carpenter apprentice school, to earn journeyman carpenter ship. January 1989 - July 1993 New Jersey, New York. Home Builder of fine custom homes exceeding 10,000 square feet. August 1993 - February 1999, Breckenridge, Colorado.