Alseekyi Gaither
Auburn,NY
Summary
Ambitious and results-oriented General Manager with over 5 years of experience, creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to effectively align with and support retail management initiatives. Progress-driven planner adept at building and retaining high-performing teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
03.2020 - Current
- Accomplished, entrepreneurially spirited, and performance-driven manager, with extensive experience both with private and public corporations combined with broad understanding of opportunity identification and general operations
- Exemplifies capability to execute internal controls within the context of business financial management systems; proven track record of cost optimization through process restructuring and performance management
- Demonstrates proficiency in partnering with core business operations and developing productive alliances; highly adept at directing operations of multi-million dollar, high-volume facilities
- Delivered a +64,602 over target +9.77 comp, +45,722 Over target with a +11.11 Comp DIY, +18,835 target +5.32% comp in professional sales
- Pro PMOR 4.13 for the year along with 92% training for the year
- I was able to deliver 24% speed perk return usage from DIY customers
- CC 100% in last part of year, and hit the average of 300 outs (506) overall for the year
- I took on the role of District training manager to ensure that new General Managers, Commercial Part Pros, Retail Part Pros were trained to company expectation
- In this position I continue to serve as Mentor General Manager to 2 General Managers, 2 Commercial Part Pros, and 3 Retail Part Pros within the district
- I am currently tasked with reorganizing, training, and building a core team that is located in a higher volume store to meet and exceed sales goals, training standards, and customer service expectations for the company.
Store Manager
Dollar General
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines
- Minimized financial discrepancies by accurately controlling monthly operations budget
- Processed shipments and maintained stock shelf organization
- Secured store perimeter and enforced procedures to minimize losses and protect store assets
- Oversaw inventory management with cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control
- Increased profits 5.2% by restructuring store layouts, enabling more efficient inventory management, financial planning and sales performance metric analysis
- Updated store pricing, signage and merchandising based on current promotions
- Hired, trained and managed team of 35 associates, including evaluating performance and enforcing disciplinary actions
- Reorganized sales floor, changing product layout to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility
- Met budget targets by controlling expenses and eliminating wasteful behaviors.
Tool Rental Manager
Home Depot
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Secured store perimeter and enforced procedures to minimize losses and protect store assets
- Oversaw inventory management with cycle counts, audits and shrink control
- Increased profits 5.2% by restructuring store layouts, enabling more efficient inventory management, financial planning and sales performance metric analysis
- Updated store pricing, signage and merchandising based on current promotions
- Hired, trained and managed team of 35 associates, including evaluating performance and enforcing disciplinary actions
- Reorganized sales floor, changing product layout to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility
- Met budget targets by controlling expenses and eliminating wasteful behaviors.
PROJECT MANAGER
No Limit Construction
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow as needed
- Gathered and disseminated project materials at key points
- Collaborated with project owners and team members to set challenging but realistic goals
- Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments
- Tracked all hours and budget expenses
- Managed up to 25 projects per year
- Set and built form systems and set embeds
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry
- Led a variety of projects from start to finish, including garages, residential homes and additions.
SENIOR SPECIAL ELECTRONIS DEVICE REPAIR TECH
US ARMY
08.2000 - 11.2010
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Checked inventory for required supplies, including circuit cards and tools and made lists for satellite communication, documenting needed cleaning products
- Provided onsite training in electrical maintenance Installed, tested and serviced alarm systems, ensuring that they functioned correctly
- Oversaw various power generation projects from conceptualization to completion
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
- Trained 85 new maintenance workers to perform repairs to lighting, heating and air conditioning units Inspected components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and oversaw installations to prohibit defects, such as loose connections and frayed wiring.
Education
B.S. Business Administration/ Management -
University of Phoenix
01.2019
High school diploma -
Cedar Shoals High School
01.1997
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Team leadership
- Process implementation
- Risk management processes and analysis
- Staff development
- Extremely organized
- Data management
- Conflict resolution
- Self-motivated
- P&L Administration
- Advertising and marketing
- Calendar Management
- Financial Oversight
Timeline
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
03.2020 - Current
Store Manager
Dollar General
02.2017 - 02.2020
Tool Rental Manager
Home Depot
01.2015 - 02.2017
PROJECT MANAGER
No Limit Construction
01.2015 - 01.2015
SENIOR SPECIAL ELECTRONIS DEVICE REPAIR TECH
US ARMY
08.2000 - 11.2010
B.S. Business Administration/ Management -
University of Phoenix
High school diploma -
Cedar Shoals High School