Aaron Brengle
Renton,WA
Summary
Results-driven retail manager with over 17 years of experience leading multi-unit teams and optimizing store operations. Demonstrated excellence in driving revenue growth with up to 26% increases, reducing labor costs by 17%, and ensuring inventory accuracy. Expert in team development, KPI management, and customer retention, consistently surpassing sales and service benchmarks. Committed to maximizing profitability and operational efficiency through strategic planning and hands-on leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Consistently exceeded sales goals by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong customer relationships
- Implemented upselling strategies that resulted in an increase of average order value by 35% to plan with emphasis on stakeholder communication
- Managed inventory and ensured timely delivery of products to retail locations, maintaining optimal stock levels and minimizing out-of-stock situations
Overnight Logistics Manager
Whole Foods Market
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Supervised an overnight crew of 10, processing over 1,200 cartons per shift across six nights weekly, ensuring timely and accurate shelf replenishment
- Delivered 2024 payroll under -19% to plan through disciplined labor management and strategic scheduling
- Reduced grocery out-of-stocks to ≤4% of controllables, enhancing product availability and customer satisfaction
- Maintained inventory readiness for quarterly physical counts via proactive organization, tracking, and process discipline
- Boosted team efficiency to an average of 70 cartons per hour by sharpening focus and eliminating unnecessary movements
Store Manager
BevMo
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient management, high customer satisfaction, and sustained profitability
- Led a team of 16 associates, including 1 Assistant Store Manager, 2 Team Leads, and hourly staff
- Trained and mentored 3 Assistant Store Managers across the district, strengthening leadership pipeline
- Achieved a 23% revenue increase during tenure through strategic planning and team development
Territory Manager
Premium Retail Services
09.2018 - 11.2023
- Earned three quarterly bonuses by consistently keeping payroll 20% under budget, demonstrating strong cost management
- Delivered a 100% success rate on merchandising projects, ensuring timely execution and visual excellence in 49 store locations
- Built strategic relationships with retail managers across multiple chains to reset layouts, optimize merchandising, and drive increased sales
- Established trust with retail leadership through consistent follow-through, proactive communication, and reliable execution
IT Project Manager
Vertafore
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Executed projects on-time, in-scope and within budget 96% of the time
- Saved stakeholders 102 hours of labor through efficiency
- Increased customer satisfaction within IT realm by 32%
- Earned internal 'rising star' award during my first year
Assistant Manager
Total Wine & More
05.2009 - 02.2016
- Played a critical role as one of the three managers to open the new district in Washington in 2012
- Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of dozens of employees
- Implemented new scheduling system that optimized staff allocation and reduced labor costs by 17% to plan
- Supervised and trained a team of 47 employees, providing guidance and support to maximize productivity
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, implementing effective strategies accordingly
Store Manager
Toys"R"Us
09.2005 - 05.2009
- Implemented strategies to improve customer service, drive sales, and increase profitability
- Led operations for a $9M location, consistently ranked as the most profitable store in the state
- Achieved a 22% year-over-year margin increase after COGS, reflecting strong cost control and sales execution
- Maintained a 2% shrink rate for three consecutive years, demonstrating effective loss prevention and inventory management
- Developed and promoted multiple team members into leadership roles, including supervisors to managers and assistant managers to store managers
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
01.2027
Combat Medic - 91W
United States Department of State
01.2007
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Team Development
- Inventory Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Mentoring
- Motivator
- Policy Compliance
- Shrink Control
- Merchandising Excellence
- Delegation
Accomplishments
- Customer Retention: Achieved 100% customer retention with strong relationship building (Frito-Lay)
- Upselling Effectiveness: Increased average order value by 35% using upselling strategies (Total Wine & More)
- Logistics Efficiency: Supervised processing of 950+ cartons per shift (Whole Foods Market)
- Labor Cost Reduction: Reduced labor costs by 17% with new scheduling system implementation (BevMo)
FIND ME ONLINE
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-brengle-25707a96
Affiliations
The Mountaineers
US Forest Service
Certification
Forklift Operator 2023
Certified Professional in Retail Management(CPRM) 2020
Certified Associate in Project Management 2017
Languages
English
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeGig WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekQuote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
02.2024 - 04.2025
Overnight Logistics Manager
Whole Foods Market
01.2024 - 02.2025
Store Manager
BevMo
11.2023 - 01.2024
Territory Manager
Premium Retail Services
09.2018 - 11.2023
IT Project Manager
Vertafore
02.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager
Total Wine & More
05.2009 - 02.2016
Store Manager
Toys"R"Us
09.2005 - 05.2009
Combat Medic - 91W
United States Department of State
Bachelor's - Business Administration
University of Phoenix