Branden Weeks
Radford,VA
Summary
Engaging leader who demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Driven to contribute to team success and further develop the overall skillset of the business. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Rural King
01.2022 - Current
Oversee and manage all aspects of store operations, including:
- Financial analysis to determine and address business opportunities, as well as putting an emphasis on the current strengths of the business
- Constant physical observations of both the internal and external presentation of the store in order to address opportunities, make worthwhile improvements, and ensure top-notch customer experience
- -Lead, coach, and develop the store management team to ensure strict adherence to the store standards and customer experience
- -Coordinate with relevant departments and team members to ensure proper compliance with all local/federal laws and regulations
- -Communication with corporate office partners as necessary for the business: to ensure proper freight/product flow, to assist with necessary community outreach, ensure all HR procedures are followed accurately, etc
- -Maintain store staffing and structure to ensure the utmost operational execution and efficiency
- -Analyze customer feedback data to make necessary adaptations to improve the levels of satisfaction
Store Manager in Training
Rural King
09.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Store Manager - Operations
Rural King
05.2019 - 09.2020
Firearms Department Manager
Rural King
10.2017 - 05.2019
Firearms Sales Associate
Rural King
07.2017 - 10.2017
Loader
Rural King
04.2017 - 07.2017
Education
High School Diploma -
Pikeview High School
Princeton, WV05-2011
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Merchandise planning
- Sales analysis
- Promotional events
- Relationship building
- Scheduling/Planning
- Inventory control
Accomplishments
-#1 store sales increase in District 11 - February 2025, March 2025, April 2025.
-#1 store sales increase in District 11 - year-to-date 2025 (8.83% vs district average of 2.1%
-#1 store transaction increase in District 11 - year-to-date 2025
-Led Radford, VA location to decrease Full-Time Turnover by 53% in 12 months to 30% total - well below the company goal.
-#1 store sales increase in the company in year 2022 (led Huntsville, AL to be the only store in the company to run a sales increase over the prior year)
-February 2025 Winner of District 11 Location Scorecard trophy for overall performance in Sales, Turnover, Customer Satisfaction, and other relevant KPI's.
-Received award in 2025 from Regional Director for exemplifying the company value of "Continuous Improvement"
-Received award in 2025 from EVP of Store Operations for exemplifying company value of "Attitude"
Timeline
Store Manager
Rural King
01.2022 - Current
Store Manager in Training
Rural King
09.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Store Manager - Operations
Rural King
05.2019 - 09.2020
Firearms Department Manager
Rural King
10.2017 - 05.2019
Firearms Sales Associate
Rural King
07.2017 - 10.2017
Loader
Rural King
04.2017 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Pikeview High School
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