Bobby Searles
Cabot,VT
Summary
After a successful career in leadership, sales and operational management, owning my own business for 20 years, finding success managing and operating a grocery store that was the heartbeat of our local community. I'm now looking to take these superior sales, customer service, management, financial and operational skills to a new career. This experience will be an incredible asset to any company.
Experienced with strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Utilizes innovative approaches to streamline operations and drive growth. Track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure business success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Cabot Village Store
08.2006 - Current
- 1. Complete day to day operations
- 2. Increased sales year after year.
- 3. Remodeled and upgraded equipment and systems to modern standards.
- 4. Created a local hub for commerce and social gathering
- 5. Faced and overcame, recession in 2008, devastating floods in 2011 and 2023. Business closures and town downturn in 2012. Rebuilding each time, better than before setbacks.
- 6. Bought neighboring hardware store in 2012 after it went out of business. Repaired, restocked, reopened. This move revitalized the town, and created a swell of local support and commitment to the success of the town. Diversified income stream by adding a bar, diner, live music and annual music festival, making it one of the first and only hardware store/bar in the country.
- 7. Recently sold grocery store and moving on to the next stage of work and life. Looking to apply my skills and unmatched work ethic to the right entity, and be an asset to them, while benefitting my future.
Regional Warehouse Manager
Carrol Tire Company
09.1997 - 08.2006
- 1. Started as a minimum wage tire changer and rose to regional warehouse manager in 7 years. Responsible for operations in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York.
- 2. Was trained and promoted regularly, becoming the youngest regional manager in the company.
- 3. Excelled in sales and cost reduction to profitability.
- 4. Responsible for profit and loss from start to finish. Including sales team management, customer service and account management, as well as distribution, human resources and all aspects off daily operations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business
Johnson State College
06.1996
Bachelor's degree - Business
Sacred Heart University
Cabot, VT06.1993
Skills
- Inventory management
- Integrity
- Sales (10 years)
- Management
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel
- Budgeting
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Work ethic
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Business Owner
Cabot Village Store
08.2006 - Current
Regional Warehouse Manager
Carrol Tire Company
09.1997 - 08.2006
Bachelor's degree - Business
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor's degree - Business
Johnson State College
Additional Information
Since the age of 15, I have brought a work ethic and dedication matched only by my preceding generations to every job I worked. In the past 20 years of owning and operating a successful business through unimaginable adversity, only to persevere and come out stronger in the process, I've gained the skills to allow me to excel in every effort made, in both work and life. I'm accomplished in the fields of sales, customer service, management, operations, and profitability have been elevated by the drive to succeed. Now, I'm moving on to the next chapter, to put this dedication, skills, experience, leadership and drive toward the next success story!