Anthony Layne
Plainsboro,NJ
Summary
Store Leader with a dynamic track record for increasing profits, reducing costs, inventory and shrink, and delivering superior customer service creating a valuable and loyal customer base. Action oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive and business audiences. Willing to relocate anywhere.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-Unit Manager
Super Buy Rite
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for overall operations, Top line Sales, P&L responsibilities, Strategic planning, Management development, Succession planning, Recruiting/hiring.
Store Leader
Rite Aid
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Overall management responsibility for the operation of a 30 million dollar retail drugstore, including store financial performances, cash control, inventory, safety, customer service, and management of entire staff.
Assistant Store Manager/Ecommerce
Walmart
09.2014 - 11.2018
- Trained and developed teams/associates, analyzed store and market metrics, modeled superior customer service, planned and executed merchandising and operational expectations.
Store Manager Retail/Ecommerce
Toys R Us
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Overall management responsibility for the operation of a 45-million-dollar retail store, managing Assistant Managers, and collaborating with customer service team members.
Store Manager
Duane Reade Pharmacy by Walgreens
08.2005 - 12.2011
- Generated planned profit objectives, ensured compliance with company policies, and maintained a positive work environment.
Director
Victoria's Secret
06.2001 - 07.2005
- Managed store operations, top line sales, training and development, merchandising, and inventory management.
Field Manager
BP Amoco
12.1998 - 06.2001
- National Fuel Sales Leader, received Profit and Sales Presidential Award, and Manager of the Year Award.
Restaurant Training Manager
Wendy's International
12.1996 - 12.1998
Restaurant General Manager
PepsiCo
06.1994 - 12.1998
- Managed overall restaurant operations, top line sales, food cost, and P&L responsibilities.
Franchise Field Consultant/ District Manager
7-ELEVEN
03.1986 - 04.1994
- Oversaw group of 12 stores generating 20 million in revenue, partnered with corporate store managers and franchisees.
Education
Bachelor’s - Theology
Christian Bible College
Newark, NJ06.1992
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Bachelor’s
Drew University
Madison, NJ06.1984
High school diploma or GED in College Prep -
Clifford J. Scott High school
East Orange, NJ06.1980
Skills
- Computer Networking
- Branding
- Financial Report Writing
- P&L Management
- Profit & Loss
- Forecasting
- E-Commerce
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Management
- Budgeting
- Merchandising
- Strategic Planning
- Recruiting
- Team Management
- Process Improvement
- Sales Management
- Payroll
- Pricing
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Negotiation
- Business Analysis
- Retail sales
- Supervising experience
- Customer service
- Retail math
- Product development
- Financial analysis
- Canvassing
- Communication skills
- Employment & labor law
- Cost control
- Writing skills
- Leadership
- Public speaking
- Administrative experience
- Cooking
- Financial acumen
- Guest services
- Teaching
- Relationship Management
- Google Docs
- Retail management
- Organizational skills
- Project planning
- Data collection
- Succession planning
- Human resources
- Asset management
- Project management
- Project leadership
- Computer skills
- Lead generation
- Sales
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Employee relations
- Guest relations
- OSHA
- Product management
- Windows
- Conflict management
- Quality control
- Territory management
- Fashion retail
- Store management
- Order fulfillment
- Change Management
- Supply Chain
Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Food Handler Certification
Assessments
- Management fit, Expert, 10/21
- Restaurant manager, Highly Proficient, 10/21
- Sales skills, Proficient, 08/21
- Customer focus & orientation, Expert, 08/21
- Automotive maintenance, Proficient, 08/21
- Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution, Proficient, 08/21
- Recruiting, Proficient, 08/21
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 08/21
Timeline
Multi-Unit Manager
Super Buy Rite
04.2021 - Current
Store Leader
Rite Aid
11.2018 - 04.2021
Assistant Store Manager/Ecommerce
Walmart
09.2014 - 11.2018
Store Manager Retail/Ecommerce
Toys R Us
01.2012 - 08.2014
Store Manager
Duane Reade Pharmacy by Walgreens
08.2005 - 12.2011
Director
Victoria's Secret
06.2001 - 07.2005
Field Manager
BP Amoco
12.1998 - 06.2001
Restaurant Training Manager
Wendy's International
12.1996 - 12.1998
Restaurant General Manager
PepsiCo
06.1994 - 12.1998
Franchise Field Consultant/ District Manager
7-ELEVEN
03.1986 - 04.1994
High school diploma or GED in College Prep -
Clifford J. Scott High school
Bachelor’s - Theology
Christian Bible College
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Bachelor’s
Drew University