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Allan McWethy

Eagle Mountain,UT

Summary

Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Best Buy
American Fork, UT
08.2017 - Current
  • Manage 1 Experience Manager, 2 Experience Supervisors, 7 Shift Leads, and up to 70 Associates
  • Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired, as well as long term employees and leadership to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Store Co-Manager

Walmart
Saratoga Springs
11.2015 - 08.2017

Manage 150 Associates and 4 Assistant Managers

  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase store profitability.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure delivery of merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and motivated staff members.
  • Reviewed daily sales reports and developed action plans based on results.
  • Identified potential opportunities for increased revenue generation and cost savings initiatives.
  • Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.

Focus Store Manager

Wal-Mart
Philadelphia, PA
03.2007 - 11.2015
  • Managed team of 450 Associates, 5 Co-Managers, and 9 Assistant Managers
  • Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
  • Developed relationships with vendor suppliers to negotiate better prices.
  • Trained and mentored new Store Managers, Assistant Managers, Human Resource Managers, Supervisors, and store associates to teach SOPs, routines, Human Resource policies, daily tasks and procedures.

Store Manager, and Market Grocery Manager

Wal-Mart
Various locations
03.1998 - 03.2007
  • Managed up to 17 locations and 17 Assistant Managers
  • Grand Opened several new and existing locations
  • Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.

Store Manager

Brattain Foods
Muskogee, OK
03.1991 - 03.1998
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.

Meat Cutter, Produce Clerk

Streetman's IGA
Konawa, OK
06.1984 - 03.1991
  • Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
  • Checked expiration dates on packages of meat prior to stocking them on shelves or counters.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Management -

Connor's State College
01.1995

Skills

  • Team management
  • Process Redesign
  • Vendor relationships
  • Multimillion-dollar P&L Management
  • Human Resources Leadership
  • Payroll
  • Inventory Control
  • Retail Management
  • Merchandising
  • Recruiting
  • Operations Management
  • Sales Management
  • Mentoring
  • Business Administration
  • Forecasting
  • Budgeting
  • Labor Cost Analysis
  • Purchasing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Workflow Planning
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Loss Prevention

Timeline

General Manager

Best Buy
08.2017 - Current

Store Co-Manager

Walmart
11.2015 - 08.2017

Focus Store Manager

Wal-Mart
03.2007 - 11.2015

Store Manager, and Market Grocery Manager

Wal-Mart
03.1998 - 03.2007

Store Manager

Brattain Foods
03.1991 - 03.1998

Meat Cutter, Produce Clerk

Streetman's IGA
06.1984 - 03.1991

Associate of Applied Science in Management -

Connor's State College
Allan McWethy