Steve L. Email & Phone Number

Ontario, Canada

Run day to day regional operations with District Managers in regionReview and analyze the current membership status of the region against annual goalsAssess staffing levels, establish and manage staffing levels for the regionParticipate in the development of programs to enhance membership revenue growthMotivate and provide strong leadership to District.

Ontario, Canada

Recruited to this growing auto recycling company by the HR team to lead a region that grew from 2 to 6 locations within a year in Northern and Southwestern Ontario. Oversee every aspect of a business that includes both retail stores and d-pollution shop bays that remove fluids, batteries, etc. from vehicles. Accountable for sales & profit results.

Ontario, Canada

Regional Manager of 10 retail locations in Southern Ontario, Promoted to a multi-unit role after just 16 months as a store manager. Took over a large geographical territory that was struggling in nearly every area and turned it completely around (these stores were previously franchised before reverting to corporate control). Oversaw 5-10 stores and up to.

Flagship General Manager (St. Catherine's) Aug 2011 – Aug 2014Recruited to take over a high-profile St. Catherine's store that was in severe decline and turned it around. Led a team of 200 in a 194,000 square foot building (3 floors). Promoted in 2012 to Hamilton store with a growing union presence after initially managing in St. Catherine's ($25M: highest.

Greater Hamilton (Burlington) Metropolitan Area

Multi-Unit Manager (GTA) Aug 2006 – Aug 2011Promoted in 2006 to oversee every aspect of 4 newly acquired United Furniture stores (up to 30,000 square feet each) after 7 years of progressive experience in The Brick division. Led a team of 25, including 8 managers. Reported directly to the VP.Took over 4 stores with negative EBITDA – delivered a profit in.

Run day to day operations of a $17,000,000 retail location with focus on exceeding all KPI's target’s while reducing shrink by 6%. Focus on driving credit sales penetration, increase closing ratio, average sales and return on customer. Hiring and Training and development of sales management staff and sales team.Health and Safety compliance implemented as.

Stoney Creek, Ancaster

Appliance sales, customer service,Merchandising and detailingCustomer file follow up Assisting on cash as neededTraining new associatesAssisting manager with MIT duties

Welland

B2B sales, Door to Door cold calling, Sold Cleaning agent to businesses throughout Ontario and Quebec. Hired, trained and managed sales crew. Control of all logistics and warehousing, HR and All financial accounting. Operational planning and zone execution. Responsible for all customer service concerns.