Brad Boyd
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in Talent Development and Strategic Planning. Demonstrated expertise in building high-performing teams and consistently exceeding sales metrics through innovative visual merchandising strategies. Aiming to leverage these skills to drive organizational growth and enhance team performance further.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Buyer
Sound Exchange Tampa Bay
Tampa, Flori
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported attainment of just-in-time purchasing while continuing focus on quality management.
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Athlete Services Manager /Product Life Cycle Manager
Nike Factory Stores
Tampa / St. Augustine, FL
12.2016 - 07.2024
- Developed high-performing team by combining consistent mentoring with tailored performance evaluations.
- Promoted athletic participation among children through strategic community outreach initiatives.
- Conducted training sessions and fostered a culture of talent development.
- Surpassed sales and customer service metrics consistently across Footwear, Apparel, and Equipment departments.
- Develop and grow areas of the business to meet consumer demand through allocation and product selection.
Visual Presentation Manager /Assistant Store Manager
Nike Factory Stores
St. Augustine, FL
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Implemented benchmarks to measure and monitor both individual and group productivity.
- Strategically adapted visual layouts to resonate with marketing directives, audience preferences and organizational goals.
- Recruited, trained, coached and mentored staff members in customer service skills.
- Facilitated regular leadership meetings focused on discussing changes in operations.
Department Manager
Target Stores
Altamonte Springs, FL
12.2006 - 02.2012
- Maintain store inventory levels within 2% accuracy and manage all areas of product replenishment
- Managed hiring process through comprehensive interviewing and evaluation methods.
- Implemented streamlined warehouse layout to enhance precision and productivity.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Education
High School Diploma - Honors Degree
Oak Ridge High School
Oak Ridge, TNBusiness Administration & Management -
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Talent Development
- Team Building
- Training and Development
- Forecasting and Strategic Planning
- Customer service
- In-Store Visual Merchandising
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Store Launch Management
- Project Organization
- Sales analysis
Affiliations
- Music collector.
- Traveling.
Timeline
Merchandise Buyer
Sound Exchange Tampa Bay
08.2024 - 11.2024
Athlete Services Manager /Product Life Cycle Manager
Nike Factory Stores
12.2016 - 07.2024
Visual Presentation Manager /Assistant Store Manager
Nike Factory Stores
08.2012 - 12.2016
Department Manager
Target Stores
12.2006 - 02.2012
High School Diploma - Honors Degree
Oak Ridge High School
Business Administration & Management -
The University of Tennessee
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