Carl Wright
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Store manager offering twenty nine years experience in sales in a retail setting.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and workflow management. Utilizes strong communication and organizational skills to support team objectives and improve operational efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and driving team success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Team Lead
Walgreens
Lubbock, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Mentored team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced operational costs.
- Analyzed inventory levels to optimize stock management and minimize waste.
Co-Manager
Hobby Lobby
Elk City, OK
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Assist in managing over thirty associates. Duties included merchandising, motivating associates, loss prevention, customer service and inventory controls.
Assistant Manager
Hobby Lobby
Lubbock, Texas
12.2012 - 12.2016
- Assist in managing over eighty associates. Duties included merchandising, motivating associates, loss prevention, customer service and inventory controls.
Store Manager
Hobby Lobby
Midland, TX
04.2008 - 12.2012
- I supervised, directed, developed and motivated over sixty employees to execute the corporate business plan to maximize sales and profits. As a manager I was responsible for maintaining store merchandising, employee scheduling, appearance standards and protecting company assets.
Co-Manager
Hobby Lobby
Lubbock, TX
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Responsible for total store operations including merchandising, employee management, payroll controls and loss prevention.
District Manager
Dollar Tree
Lubbock, TX
03.2004 - 03.2005
- I was responsible for thirteen stores in New Mexico and West Texas. Duties included total store operations and merchandising.
Store Manager
Dollar Tree
Lubbock, TX
03.2003 - 03.2004
- Responsible for store operations and merchandising.
Manager
Kmart
Texas
06.1991 - 03.2003
- I started with the Kmart Corporation as an assistant manager before being promoted to a co-manager position then to a store manager I was relocated to five cities in Texas over a period of thirteen years. Responsible for total store operations and merchandising.
Education
BBA - Management
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX01-1990
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Merchandising and displays
- Employee management
- Budget and payroll controls
- Loss prevention
- Hiring and motivating employees
- Problem solving
- Inventory and pricing controls
Timeline
Associate Team Lead
Walgreens
10.2024 - Current
Co-Manager
Hobby Lobby
12.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Manager
Hobby Lobby
12.2012 - 12.2016
Store Manager
Hobby Lobby
04.2008 - 12.2012
Co-Manager
Hobby Lobby
05.2006 - 05.2008
District Manager
Dollar Tree
03.2004 - 03.2005
Store Manager
Dollar Tree
03.2003 - 03.2004
Manager
Kmart
06.1991 - 03.2003
BBA - Management
Texas Tech University