CHAD MORRIS
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Driven and experienced with over 25 years in the retail and management environment delivering successful results for business operations, Specialty Sales, profitability and creating winning teams. Resourceful and focused leader with the ability to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational excellence and delivering results in various markets and environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Assistant Store Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2021 - Current
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Evaluated fulfillment opportunities and re rolled out vendor pick up and product pull changes.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Created a one team atmosphere through positive recognition and accountability.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
District Manager
Public Storage
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2019 - Current
- Sourced and recruited top talent for various properties, volumes and verified recruiting processes to meet new property opening timelines while ensuring the interview process was followed with new restrictions and processes
- Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and maximize revenue during peak rental months
- Turned properties to maximum occupancy by reviewing operations and market rates, implementing property improvements, hiring talented staff and enhancing new hire training programs
- Top producing rental team in the division in 2020
- Occupancy, and revenue growth.
- DM of the year runner up for Public Storage in 2020.
Store Manager
The Home Depot Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2010 - 03.2019
- Oversee the day to day operations of a retail hardware store
- Drive profitability, operational excellence, Safety and team morale.
- Ensure Pro business relationships are developed and maintained to drive top line sales
- Focus on seasonal categories and strategies. Drive promotional events and exit strategies.
- District Specialty captain. Managed 10 salary managers in the district
- Oversee the districts specialty business, installations and vendor relationships
- Coordinate regional vendor fair's and installer meetings.
- Operations Manager, Specialty Manager and Store Manager positions held.
Education
GED -
Santa Cruz High School
Santa Cruz, CASkills
- Merchandise Promotion and Display
- Merchandise Quality Assurance
- Retail Operations
- Customer Service Management
- Inventory Management
- Team Building and Motivation
- Delegation and Supervision
- Recruitment and Training
- Sales Leadership
- Retail Industry Experience
Timeline
Specialty Assistant Store Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
08.2021 - Current
District Manager
Public Storage
03.2019 - Current
Store Manager
The Home Depot Inc
01.2010 - 03.2019
GED -
Santa Cruz High School
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