Brayden Bell
Longview,TX
Summary
Performance-oriented Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over a 29-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities. Experienced in directing sales, staffing and operations for multiple stores and large staffs. Exceptional leader of growth initiatives and new concepts for promotions, product launches and sales initiatives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
TMX Finance
03.2014 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
District Manager
GameStop
03.2011 - 03.2014
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Supervised 8 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize strategies for improving performance and growing circulation volumes and sales.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
General Manager
Southern Multifoods
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Office Manager
Nye Bookkeeping & Tax
08.1993 - 10.2009
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
Auditor
Blockbuster Video
09.1995 - 06.2001
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation.
- Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Developed and enforced audit policies and administrative and technical functions.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
San Jacinto College Houston Campus
Jacinto City TxSkills
- Administrative Management
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Client Account Management
- Revenue Stream Management
- Performance Improvement
- Management Training
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Business Leadership
- Profit and Loss Control
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Supervised sales team to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.
- Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
- Marketing - Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in a 56% growth of customer base.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.
Henry James
Timeline
General Manager
TMX Finance
03.2014 - Current
District Manager
GameStop
03.2011 - 03.2014
General Manager
Southern Multifoods
10.2009 - 03.2011
Auditor
Blockbuster Video
09.1995 - 06.2001
Office Manager
Nye Bookkeeping & Tax
08.1993 - 10.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
San Jacinto College Houston Campus
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