Brian Holcombe Email & Phone Number

United States

Athens, Georgia

+Coordinate assessments and effectiveness efforts to achieve strategic goals +Develop internal reports and provide in-house consultation on programs and special projects+Oversee collaboration with the hospitality and food industry management academic degree program +Serve on the Executive Council leadership team and provide executive-level oversight and management advice +Coordinate the implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives; accomplishments to date include… Show more +Coordinate assessments and effectiveness efforts to achieve strategic goals +Develop internal reports and provide in-house consultation on programs and special projects+Oversee collaboration with the hospitality and food industry management academic degree program +Serve on the Executive Council leadership team and provide executive-level oversight and management advice +Coordinate the implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives; accomplishments to date include implementing a food recovery program and streamlining and enhancing recycling in public areas My successfully completed projects: -2018-2022 Strategic Plan (2017)-Annual Employee Satisfaction Survey (2017)-Emergency Operations Plan (2018)-Employee Communication Preferences Survey (2018)-Employee Technology Training Needs Survey (2018)-Conference and Event Guest Satisfaction Survey (2018) Show less

Athens, Georgia

+Directed all internal planning efforts including research, development, and composing a comprehensive five-year strategic plan +Coordinated the research and development of a building emergency operations plan

J.W. Fanning Institute For Leadership Development

+Supported community and nonprofit leadership faculty with research, writing/editing, and administrative tasks+Coordinated evaluation efforts in youth leadership programming by transcribing data and creating reports on more than 1500 student responses that assessed learning outcomes and the effectiveness of the curriculum+Coordinated logistics, facilitated dialogue, and provided on-site support to summer leadership academy for incoming STEM doctoral students funded by the National… Show more +Supported community and nonprofit leadership faculty with research, writing/editing, and administrative tasks+Coordinated evaluation efforts in youth leadership programming by transcribing data and creating reports on more than 1500 student responses that assessed learning outcomes and the effectiveness of the curriculum+Coordinated logistics, facilitated dialogue, and provided on-site support to summer leadership academy for incoming STEM doctoral students funded by the National Science Foundation; the program emphasized leadership skills, interdisciplinary collaborations, and community engagement in research. Show less

Athens, Georgia

UGArden is UGA's student-run, 4-acre organic farm that provides a place for teaching and experiential learning about organic agriculture, a hub for student experimentation and demonstration, and a center for growing food that is donated to local anti-hunger organizations for senior citizens. • Planted and harvest fruit, vegetable, and shiitake mushroom crops • Supervised a weekly student volunteer group in farm tasks • Supported the farm manager and director in equipment maintenance… Show more UGArden is UGA's student-run, 4-acre organic farm that provides a place for teaching and experiential learning about organic agriculture, a hub for student experimentation and demonstration, and a center for growing food that is donated to local anti-hunger organizations for senior citizens. • Planted and harvest fruit, vegetable, and shiitake mushroom crops • Supervised a weekly student volunteer group in farm tasks • Supported the farm manager and director in equipment maintenance and facilities improvements and updates Show less

Athens, Georgia Area

• Coordinated competitive efforts in UGA’s 2014 Recycle Mania campus recycling competition • Created new materials and enhanced existing materials for an interactive campus sustainability map In May 2014, I served on the Mandatory Student Fee Advisory Committee where I: • Conducted interviews and researched data to assess the effectiveness of UGA's Student Green Fee• Presented findings and recommendations to UGA President and administration. As a result of one recommendation… Show more • Coordinated competitive efforts in UGA’s 2014 Recycle Mania campus recycling competition • Created new materials and enhanced existing materials for an interactive campus sustainability map In May 2014, I served on the Mandatory Student Fee Advisory Committee where I: • Conducted interviews and researched data to assess the effectiveness of UGA's Student Green Fee• Presented findings and recommendations to UGA President and administration. As a result of one recommendation, the President redirected nearly $100,000 in cost savings from energy efficiency improvements to the Office of Sustainability’s annual budget. Show less

Athens, Georgia Area

Supported leadership development programs by: - Researching demographic data of Georgia counties- Editing curriculum materials for K-5 youth leadership education instruction classes- Creating leadership materials that faculty used in community engagement settings

Athens, Georgia Area

From the Toccoa store, I transferred to the Athens location as the Area Sales Manager of Men’s and Men’s Shoes, which generated more than $10 million in annual sales. Just as were my responsibilities at the Toccoa location, I supervised more than 15 sales associates and was responsible for creating their weekly schedules, sales and merchandising training, delegating tasks across shifts, and motivating associates to improve their sales and credit solicitation performances. I was also… Show more From the Toccoa store, I transferred to the Athens location as the Area Sales Manager of Men’s and Men’s Shoes, which generated more than $10 million in annual sales. Just as were my responsibilities at the Toccoa location, I supervised more than 15 sales associates and was responsible for creating their weekly schedules, sales and merchandising training, delegating tasks across shifts, and motivating associates to improve their sales and credit solicitation performances. I was also responsible performing annual performance reviews and taking corrective actions as necessary.As a key holder, I supervised daily store opening and closing procedures and acted as manager-on-duty for elevated customer service needs and sales associate requests. I was responsible for handling all point of sale change requests and collecting nightly sales deposits which often exceeded several thousands of dollars in cash, check, and credit/debit card approvals. Show less

Toccoa, Ga

Under new store leadership, I was promoted from Sales Support Manager to Area Sales Manager in charge of the Children’s, Home Store, Men’s, and Shoes Departments. These four departments produced sales in excess of $5 million annually. In three corporate-wide national sales events (Men’s Izod Spring Pre-Sale, Ladies’ Easy Spirit Shoes Pre-Sale, and Belk Baby Sale) I dramatically increased sales performances and won first place out of more than 200 stores in more than 14 states across the… Show more Under new store leadership, I was promoted from Sales Support Manager to Area Sales Manager in charge of the Children’s, Home Store, Men’s, and Shoes Departments. These four departments produced sales in excess of $5 million annually. In three corporate-wide national sales events (Men’s Izod Spring Pre-Sale, Ladies’ Easy Spirit Shoes Pre-Sale, and Belk Baby Sale) I dramatically increased sales performances and won first place out of more than 200 stores in more than 14 states across the southeastern US. In two other sales events, my departments’ sales performance placed in the top-five company wide.As a manager of more than 15 full- and part-time sales associates, I was responsible for sales and merchandising training, delegating tasks across shifts, and motivating associates to improve their sales and credit solicitation performances. I was also responsible for creating weekly schedules for associates as well as performing annual performance reviews and taking corrective actions as necessary. My duties as Area Sales Manager also increased to include back-of-house cash handling and processing before and after store closing, opening and closing building responsibilities, visual merchandising set up, as well as human resources decisions such as hiring and separation decisions. Show less

Toccoa, Ga

As the lead staff member of the back of house operations, I supervised a staff of four associates in shipping and receiving and facilities housekeeping and maintenance. I implemented a color-coded categorization method for handling and processing incoming shipments that improved speed and efficiency of the dock-to-sales floor movement. I also enacted numerous procedural improvements that streamlined the merchandise return to vendors processing and inventory controls using anti-theft… Show more As the lead staff member of the back of house operations, I supervised a staff of four associates in shipping and receiving and facilities housekeeping and maintenance. I implemented a color-coded categorization method for handling and processing incoming shipments that improved speed and efficiency of the dock-to-sales floor movement. I also enacted numerous procedural improvements that streamlined the merchandise return to vendors processing and inventory controls using anti-theft security tags. For sales support efforts, I performed various tasks necessary for setting sales, taking merchandise mark downs, and delivering superior quality service to customers. From managing Code Adam Alerts to gift wrapping purchases, I had a hand in nearly every aspect of daily store operations. As a store key holder, I also acted as store manager-on-duty for coverage during shift changes and lunch breaks for area sales managers. Show less

Toccoa, Ga & Seneca, Sc

I began as a Loss Prevention Agent at the Toccoa store and because of my success at apprehending external theft, within a month I was promoted to the Seneca, SC store. At the Seneca store, I operationalized Belk's corporate standards of loss prevention, and trained sales associates on loss prevention awareness and strategies. By my reinforcement of these standards, the store recorded its lowest shrinkage rate since its opening in 1983.

Albany, Georgia Area

Hired first as a Dock Porter and Housekeeping Associate, I demonstrated my work ethic during 7 AM shifts to receive merchandise shipments and prepare them for sales floor delivery before store opening. Upon daily store opening, my duties shifted to include routine housekeeping and service needs, including hanger recovery, POS supplies replenishment, and restroom and trash waste maintenance. Within four months, the store manager promoted me to Loss Prevention Agent. In this position, I… Show more Hired first as a Dock Porter and Housekeeping Associate, I demonstrated my work ethic during 7 AM shifts to receive merchandise shipments and prepare them for sales floor delivery before store opening. Upon daily store opening, my duties shifted to include routine housekeeping and service needs, including hanger recovery, POS supplies replenishment, and restroom and trash waste maintenance. Within four months, the store manager promoted me to Loss Prevention Agent. In this position, I learned and enforced the operational standards of Dillard's loss prevention. Through my leadership, the external shrinkage rate was reduced by a significant margin over previous sales periods. Show less

Albany, Georgia Area

Assisted owner with residential and commercial landscaping projectsMaintained greenhouse and growing operationsProvided customer service with plant sales and delivery