Jason Samons
Lexington,KY
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
Kroger
06.2018 - Current
- Graduate of Kroger's KLA Academy for high performing store managers, conducted by the University of North Carolina
- Graduate of the Emerging Leaders program conducted by Bellarmine University
- Winner of the Emerging Leader Capstone presentation
- Led store to a top 3 sales increase within the district 5 consecutive years
- Led the district in profitability percentage for 3 consecutive years
- During the last 5 years I have led a team that have grown sales from $780k per week to $1.02M per week, surpassing 2 separate sales classes during that time
- Managed between 150 to 300 associates in a union environment
- Lead store to one of the top district engagement results with an associate engagement score increase of +12(78) during the same time frame of leading the district in sales and profitability percentage
- Led store to a record 48% turnover rating
Store Management / Store Manager
Wal-Mart
07.2007 - 06.2018
- Management experience in 6 different stores over a span of 11 years, with two additional stores under special assignment
- Managed stores with sales ranging from $30M annually to $126M annually
- Delivered profit contributions ranging from $3M annually to $8M annually
- Leader of highest volume sales and highest profit contributing store in Lexington
- Experience managing groups of non-exempt (hourly) associates ranging in size from 135 to 500 associates at a given time
- Experience Managing groups of exempt (salaried) managers ranging in size from 4 to 12
- Experience managing complex store locations
- Special assignments in Columbus In., and Monticello Ky., leading those stores through times of hardship due to management turnover and store complexity
- Over the 11 years spent with the company, I have proudly led teams that have delivered a combined total of $678M in sales and a bottom-line profit contribution of roughly $55M
- Graduate of the Walton Institute for High Performing Store Managers
Education
MBA - Business
Bellarmine University
Louisville, Ky12-2024
Skills
- Financial Management and Evaluation
- Merchandising execution and planning
- Human Resources in both union and non-union environments
- Leadership in small and large groups
- Talent Acquisition and Development
- Creative application of technology
- Extensive union training including participation on Walmart's regional labor response team
Certification
High Performing Manager Leadership Training Walton Institute August 2012
As a store manager I was selected and completed the Walton Institute, a training program designed for high performing store managers, conducted in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Kroger Leadership Academy University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Keenan Flagler Business School June 2019
Completed Kroger's Leadership Academy for high performing store managers conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Keenan Flagler Business School.
Bellarmine Emerging Leaders Bellarmine University May 2023
Completion of Bellarmine's emerging leaders program, conducted by Bellarmine University. This program ended with a capstone project by all participants, which I was selected as the winner.
Timeline
Store Manager
Kroger
06.2018 - Current
Store Management / Store Manager
Wal-Mart
07.2007 - 06.2018
High Performing Manager Leadership Training Walton Institute August 2012
As a store manager I was selected and completed the Walton Institute, a training program designed for high performing store managers, conducted in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Kroger Leadership Academy University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Keenan Flagler Business School June 2019
Completed Kroger's Leadership Academy for high performing store managers conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Keenan Flagler Business School.
Bellarmine Emerging Leaders Bellarmine University May 2023
Completion of Bellarmine's emerging leaders program, conducted by Bellarmine University. This program ended with a capstone project by all participants, which I was selected as the winner.
MBA - Business
Bellarmine University
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