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Work History
Education
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Anthony Lueras

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Management professional with over 20 years of experience in retail sales, automotive, logistics, and inventory management. Demonstrated success in executing company initiatives, streamlining operations, and reducing costs while enhancing overall efficiency. Strong leadership skills with a focus on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Active community involvement and commitment to volunteerism outside of professional responsibilities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Lkq-Keystone Auto Parts
Albuquerque, NM
03.2017 - 06.2025
  • Led crew of 18 employees, hired, coached, evaluated and or terminated. Oversaw daily and annual inventory control. Reduced shrink in 2017 from 6.7% to 2.8% in 2018. Reduced wage percent to sales by 2.5%. Increased sales by 7% by year end 2018. Had record monthly sales in aftermarket in February 2018 of $800,000 a $200,000 increase over monthly average and YOY. Improved housekeeping standards throughout warehouse in 90 days. Improved employee engagement by 35% 2018 vs 2017. Promoted hourly employee to supervisory position within first 9 months in role. Reduced returns by 15% from previous two years in 2019 by QC at time of loading of trucks. Reduced maintenance and repair expenses by 50% by year end 2019. Made Presidents club 4 of 8 years due to financial metrics being exceeded as well as being in company top 20 for sales and profit. Attended and sponsored numerous community events including car shows, golf tournaments, workshops, and various other fundraisers. Volunteered facility to state and local law enforcement agencies for K9 training quarterly. Adhered to all regulatory agencies and compliance bodies. Initiated Goal Zero safety initiative, which eventually got adopted by corporate safety compliance directive.

Owner/Operator

Freedom Firearms LLC
Littleton, CO
03.2013 - 05.2016
  • Owner/operator of Freedom Firearms LLC, purchased and sold firearms, accessories, and ammunition. Enhanced my license to SOT which gave me the ability to buy and sell full auto, suppressors, and short barreled rifles/shotguns. Kept detailed sales records, approvals/denials, and sales receipts for compliance and tax purposes. Bookkeeping duties for profit and loss purposes. Taught and trained open and concealed carry classes with NRA endorsements. Conducted background checks on customers prior to sales to verify they are legally able to purchase firearms. Adhered to all state and federal firearm laws and regulations. Worked with CBI, FBI, and ATF regarding firearms compliance.

Assistant Manager

Sam's Club
Albuquerque, NM
08.1998 - 05.2013
  • Led a team of 4 managers, 6 supervisors and 32 hourly employees in various areas of the warehouse. Planned and executed resets, displays, and pilot programs throughout the year to maximize sales and increase profits. Worked directly with our buying team at our corporate headquarters to procure additional stock for holidays, community events, and seasonal weather. Identify and discount or transfer out slow selling merchandise, bring in merchandise relevant to our community, demographics and latest have to haves. Recruiting, training, and developing several dynamic teams in various areas of the club. Follow regulatory compliance, while driving sales and profits, reducing shrink, ensuring associate engagement remains at company expectation, while exceeding our customers expectations. Going through monthly P&L's and journals for errors or anomalies.

Education

2 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Criminal Justice

TVI
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Shrink reduction strategies
  • Employee training and development
  • Regulatory compliance expertise
  • Sales forecasting techniques
  • Supply chain optimization

References

References Available on Request

Affiliations

  • hunting
  • fishing
  • camping
  • family
  • health

Certification

Super Serve Safe

Alcohol server license

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Lkq-Keystone Auto Parts
03.2017 - 06.2025

Owner/Operator

Freedom Firearms LLC
03.2013 - 05.2016

Assistant Manager

Sam's Club
08.1998 - 05.2013

2 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Criminal Justice

TVI