Timothyadams68@gmail.com or (704) 941-0491 mobile.Highlights of career growth, scope of responsibilities + results + accomplishments can be reviewed on my resume - please email me or call me for a copy and quick overview discussion.All invitations to connect are welcome and appreciated.I am an experienced, energizing, and forward thinking people leader who has successfully grown and evolved from store level to district / region multi-unit to broader areas of the country within my scope of responsibility. Both for private owned and Fortune 500 companies. My main leadership influence was getting to work alongside Sam Walton at new store rollouts while I was working in public relations for WalMart Stores Inc right out of college. I carried the 'people first profits follow' mantra with me as my foundation for success ever since. From small concept stores to big box stores to wholesale (including grocery, fresh departments, hardlines, softlines, etc...) to wireless & computer technology to furniture & bedding I have replicated success at every step throughout my career journey. Mostly I have learned how to work very well through investing in people first by growing the talent of strong individuals working with me to help them achieve.SPECIALTIES: retail sales (new store real estate selection + openings + relocations), direct to consumer & indirect sales channel pipeline growth, online sales & e-commerce growth, B2B solutions provider, account management, hiring, recruiting, organizational/people development, marketing planning, market development strategies, consumer insights & customer online review program development, store/district/region/area management scope throughout entire U.S., high risk market turn around projects, acquisition stores conversion, field sales and local marketing teams rollout (both contractor positions and company employees), sales training program development for multiple sales channels, inventory control program implementation, new product solutions and product rollouts, sales KPI impact with annual positive growth, standardization of operations excellence programs and continuous profit growth through comprehensive P&L management.