Steve Scherer Email & Phone Number

Brentwood, TN

• Remodels, Relocations, Special ProjectsOversaw remodel and relocation of Office Depot stores throughout the Southeastern Region, working with outside contractors and third-party labor teams.
• Completed over 50 stores in past 3 years with 98% meeting budget and time parameters.
• Supervised up to 3 projects simultaneously, completing all projects successfully and on time.
• Coordinated internal and external resources and vendors, resulting in flawless execution.
• Used appropriate verification techniques, managing changes in project scope, schedule and cost without impacting completion dates.
• Established and maintained relationships with third parties and vendors, working closely, providing feedback and ultimately enhancing team performance.

• Supervised a $3.5M, 21K square foot store with 18 - 25 associates. Identified business challenges and suggested appropriate action plans. Assisted District Manager with special projects and training of other store.
• Finished in the top 3 in sales performance in the district 6 years out of 9 years and consistently finished in the top of the district in customer satisfaction and inventory control.
• Built strong working relationships and maintained effective communication, giving feedback to team members and ensuring a focused, results-driven and fun work environment.
• Developed new business strategies by active community involvement, resulting in enhanced growth and revenue generation.
• Fostered positive environment that developed and engaged team, generating sales and operational excellence.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

• Supervised an $8M, 25K square foot bookstore and cafe.
• Oversaw selection, evaluation and development of team, fostering an employee centric work environment, while maintaining high levels of productivity.
• Cultivated a selling environment by providing leadership and training, while maintaining a positive sales increase and store appearance.
• Ensured customers had enjoyable shopping experiences by interacting, and getting and using feedback, helping store become one of the best.

Supervised a $13.5M, 25K square foot store and managed 7 managers and 80-140 employees that served 1.2M customers a in 2003. Developed teams and talent with diverse capabilities and focused teams’ energies on customer engagement. Served as District Trainer for all district managers.