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Bradford Wells

Friendswood,TX

Summary

A resilient, experienced leader skilled in overseeing multi-unit big box retailers and produced remarkable results. Offering over 25 years of experience. The ability to initiate, establish, and nurture business relationships with customers and vendors. Skilled at planning overall strategies for a retail operation, such as analyzing sales trends, recording sales figures and determining how to increase the profits. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to write accurately, creatively and effectively about a wide range of subject matter. Strong relationship building, planning and collaborative skills. Obtain the position of Regional Vice President in an organization where I would be able to utilize for experience and skills to contribute to the success and growth of the company Dedicated District Manager with extensive experience directing operations, sales and staffing for numerous locations throughout area. Excellent record of success driving improvements and elevating public profile for brand resulting in increased revenue. Team leader with success guiding, coaching and motivating employees.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Michaels
09.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw multi-unit store operations totaling $62 million in revenue within a 17-store market in South Houston and the Rio Grande Valley.
  • Ensured key processes were in place through store visits, store evaluations, staff evaluations, and data analysis.
  • Analyzed business trends and worked with the corporate teams to influence merchandise selections and better meet customer needs.
  • Ensured stores operated at maximum efficiency and profitability levels while maintaining compliance with all security, safety, and loss prevention procedures.
  • Set the direction and manage areas of employment, such as hiring, communication, motivation, discipline, separation, and other areas.
  • Assisted in managing and implementing the overall direction of the stores.
  • Delegated and oversaw all aspects of inventory management, safety requirements, and policies and procedures.
  • Effectively communicated sales and profit goals to ensure the support of the team.
  • In partnership with management, I planned and executed merchandise placement and sales promotion set-up.
  • Planned and executed exclusive promotional events for selling areas.
  • Ensured accuracy with promotional presentations; communicated advertising and sales information to the team.

District Manager

Party City
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw multi-unit store operations totaling $52 million in revenue within a 17-store market in the key market of New Orleans.
  • Ensured key processes were in place through store visits, store evaluations, staff evaluations, and data analysis.
  • Analyzed business trends and worked with the corporate teams to influence merchandise selections and better meet customer needs
  • Ensured stores operated at maximum efficiency and profitability levels while maintaining compliance with all security, safety, and loss prevention procedures.
  • Set the direction and managed areas of employment such as hiring, communication, motivation, discipline, separation, and other areas.
  • Assisted in managing and implementing the overall direction of the stores.
  • Delegated and oversaw all aspects of inventory management, safety requirements, and policies and procedures.
  • Effectively communicated sales and profit goals to ensure the support of the team
  • In partnership with management, I planned and executed merchandise placement and sales promotion set-up.
  • Planned and executed exclusive promotional events for selling areas
  • Ensured accuracy with promotional presentations; communicated advertising and sales information to the team.

District Manager

Toys ‘R’ Us
01.2014 - 07.2018
  • Oversaw multi-unit store operations totaling $192 million in revenue within a 15-store market in a very diverse market in South Florida.
  • Ensured key processes were in place through store visits, store evaluations, staff evaluations, and data analysis.
  • Analyzed business trends and worked with the corporate teams to influence merchandise selections and better meet customer needs
  • Ensured stores operated at maximum efficiency and profitability levels while maintaining compliance with all security, safety, and loss prevention procedures.
  • Set the direction and manage areas of employment, such as hiring, communication, motivation, discipline, separation, and other areas.
  • Assisted in managing and implementing the overall direction of the stores.
  • Delegated and oversaw all aspects of inventory management, safety requirements, and policies and procedures.
  • Reduced shrink by 4.5% last year, with a year-over-year reduction.
  • Effectively communicated sales and profit goals to ensure the support of the team
  • In partnership with management, I planned and executed merchandise placement and sales promotion set-up.
  • Planned and executed exclusive promotional events for selling areas
  • Ensured accuracy with promotional presentations; communicated advertising and sales information to the team.

Regional Specialty Retail Manager

Toys ‘r’ Us
10.2013 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw multi-unit store operations totaling $115 million in revenue within an 85-store market spread out through 16 different states and markets.
  • Ensured key processes were in place through store visits, store evaluations, staff evaluations, and data analysis.
  • Ensured stores operated at maximum efficiency and profitability levels while maintaining compliance with all security, safety, and loss prevention procedures.
  • Set the direction and manage areas of employment, such as hiring, communication, motivation, discipline, separation, and other areas.
  • Assisted in managing and implementing the overall direction of the stores.
  • Delegated and oversaw all aspects of inventory management, safety requirements, and policies and procedures.
  • Effectively communicated sales and profit goals to ensure the support of the team
  • Analyzed business trends and worked with the corporate teams to influence merchandise selections and better meet customer needs
  • In partnership with management, I planned and executed merchandise placement and sales promotion set-up.
  • Planned and executed exclusive promotional events for selling areas
  • Ensured accuracy with promotional presentations; communicated advertising and sales information to the team.

District Manager

Sports Authority
01.2009 - 09.2013
  • Oversaw multi-unit store operations totaling $85 million in revenue within a 15-store market in the diverse market of Orlando, Florida.
  • Ensured key processes were in place through store visits, store evaluations, staff evaluations, and data analysis.
  • Ensured stores operated at maximum efficiency and profitability levels while maintaining compliance with all security, safety, and loss prevention procedures.
  • Set the direction and managed areas of employment such as hiring, communication, motivation, discipline, separation, and other areas.
  • Assisted in managing and implementing the overall direction of the stores.
  • Delegated and oversaw all aspects of inventory management, safety requirements, and policies and procedures.
  • Effectively communicated sales and profit goals to ensure the support of the team
  • Analyzed business trends and worked with the corporate teams to influence merchandise selections and better meet customer needs
  • In partnership with management, I planned and executed merchandise placement and sales promotion set-up.
  • Planned and executed exclusive promotional events for selling areas
  • Ensured accuracy with promotional presentations; communicated advertising and sales information to the team.

General Manager

Sports authority
10.2000 - 01.2009
  • Supervised the store’s daily operation, following the set standards.
  • Managed the overall store associate functions, including merchandise handling, stocking, shelf organizing, and delivery of quality customer service.
  • Set the direction and manage areas of employment, such as hiring, communication, motivation, discipline, separation, and other areas.
  • Trained high-potential assistant managers to become General Managers.
  • Responsible for the overall profitability of the location, including sales, gross margin, shrink, payroll, expenses, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
  • Resolved customer complaints, and provided exceptional service.
  • Coached the management team on best practices in handling customer service.
  • Opened new stores, promoted efficiency, to maximize store profitability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management And Research

UNCG Bryan School of Business And Economics
Chapel Hill, NC
05-2000

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Training and coaching
  • Team building practices
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management
  • Multi-unit management
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Goal setting and performance metrics
  • Leadership development

Certificationstrainingandtechnicalskills

Receiving Certification, Forklift Certification, OSHA Certified, Effective Supervision, Principles of Management, Principles of Business, Entrepreneurship Time Management, Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMs

Educationandaccomplishments

  • UNCG Bryan School of Business and Economics
  • Regional Credit Captain for Toys R Us
  • Training DM for Toys R Us

Timeline

District Manager

Michaels
09.2021 - Current

District Manager

Party City
07.2018 - 09.2021

District Manager

Toys ‘R’ Us
01.2014 - 07.2018

Regional Specialty Retail Manager

Toys ‘r’ Us
10.2013 - 01.2014

District Manager

Sports Authority
01.2009 - 09.2013

General Manager

Sports authority
10.2000 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management And Research

UNCG Bryan School of Business And Economics

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