Owner and Operator of Clayton General Stores and Pawleys Snack Shack. Locations in Clayton NC, Smithfield NC, Myrtle Beach SC & Pawleys Island SC

Responsible for leading a district of 15 stores. Ensure company mission is upheld at all times by communicating standards of operation and through guidance, training and development of all associates Ensure a culture of customer service and commitment to quality is maintained at all times Train, develop, motivate and coach Store Managers and Area Managers in all areas of effective store operations and customer service Responsible for the recruitment, and hiring of highly motivated store leadership and associates Responsible for inventory management and resolution of asset discrepancies

Responsible for leading a district as large as 17 stores. Overseen the #1 and #10 largest volume locations in the company. Drive and maximize sales goals, while controlling shrink and payroll Foster a positive and motivating work environment, encouraging feedback and innovation Establish, teach, and demonstrate exceptional customer service through training, development and leading by example Ensure high standards for visual presentation, store layout and overall cleanliness are maintained Ensure company policies and procedures, including cash control, shipping/receiving, and safety are constantly followed Recruit, develop, and retain qualified associates to ensure staffing needs are met Company trainer for all new District Managers and District Managers in Training Managed highest volume district in company as well as #1 and #4 highest volume stores in company #1 ranked DM in company in fiscal 2009 and #4 ranked DM in company in fiscal 2010

Responsible for leading a district of 11 stores generating an annual sales volume of $40M. Drive and maximize sales goals, while controlling shrink and payroll Foster a positive and motivating work environment, encouraging feedback and innovation Establish, teach, and demonstrate exceptional customer service through training development and leading by example Ensure high standards for visual presentation, store layout and overall cleanliness are maintained Ensure company policies and procedures, including cash control, shipping/receiving, and safety are constantly followed

 Manage payroll and store-controllable expenses Hiring, training and motivating high-performance work teams in receiving, maintenance, overnight stock/early morning replenishment, front registers, customer service desk and the ad set teams Oversee all merchandising and team development for the men's, women's, juniors', young men's, intimate apparel, accessories, jewelry, children's shoes, sports apparel, luggage, house wares, domestics, seasonal, stationary and toy departments

Manage and control payroll and controllable-expenses including P&LRecruit, hire, train and develop all members of staff and management teamDrive profits and sales through in store promotionsOpening and closing of store including all management, operations and cash handling functionsScheduling, hiring, counseling, terminating, coaching and developing team to achieve and exceed company sales and profit goals