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Adam Guthridge

Dubois

Summary

Professional retail management professional. Proven track record in driving store performance, enhancing customer experience, and optimizing operations. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective leadership, and strategic planning. Adaptable and reliable with skills in inventory management, staff development, and sales strategy implementation.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Retail Leader

Rite Aid Corporation
04.2020 - Current
  • Currently managing 31 locations with over 200 employees
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and retention of management associates for all locations
  • P&L responsibility for expense control and profit maximization
  • Total sales of over $240 million last fiscal year
  • Collaborated with store managers to set achievable sales targets, monitoring progress towards goals on a regular basis.
  • Developed and implemented employee incentive programs that boosted morale and increased overall sales performance.
  • Leveraged data analysis to identify underperforming stores, implementing corrective actions that increased sales performance.

District Manager

Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2017 - 04.2020
  • Had day to day management responsibility for 35 locations across Virginia and Maryland enforcing high-quality standards of operation
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
  • Fostered an environment of open communication between management teams across the district to share best practices in operations optimization and problem-solving techniques.
  • Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.

Training Store Manager

Rite Aid Corporation
10.2003 - 06.2017
  • Controlled all aspects of daily store operations for several locations in two states ranging between $4 and $11 million in sales annually
  • Recruited, hired and trained store associates
  • Delegated responsibilities to approximately 20 employees
  • Trained and evaluated manager and assistant manager candidates for other locations
  • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Received several awards for service and business achievements
  • Developed a positive work environment through effective communication and team-building activities, resulting in increased employee satisfaction.
  • Improved employee retention by implementing comprehensive training programs and robust performance management systems.

Driver Manager/ Shift Manager

Papa John’s Pizza
08.1999 - 07.2002
  • Managed delivery drivers through training, task delegation and delivery routing
  • Prepared food, handled inventory deliveries and conducted product counts
  • Responsible for end of night paperwork duties including sales numbers, driver reconciliations and cash deposits

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management

Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
01.2014

Skills

  • Retail store management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Merchandise planning
  • Sales analysis
  • Profit maximization
  • Employee engagement
  • Customer service
  • Leadership development
  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Team training and development
  • Operations oversight

Timeline

Regional Retail Leader

Rite Aid Corporation
04.2020 - Current

District Manager

Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2017 - 04.2020

Training Store Manager

Rite Aid Corporation
10.2003 - 06.2017

Driver Manager/ Shift Manager

Papa John’s Pizza
08.1999 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Science - Management

Pennsylvania State University

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