Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Militaryaffiliation
Timeline
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Chris Walker

Chris Walker

Mount Holly,NC

Summary

Experienced in devising innovative solutions to address diverse business concerns and achieve organizational goals. Focused and professional strategic leader with a self-motivated and tactical mindset to navigate complex challenges. Exceptional relationship-building abilities and critical thinking skills enhance determined and decisive nature.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parts and Warehouse Manager

The Home Depot
09.2022 - Current
  • Everyday operations of the parts procurement team
  • Warehouse staff and inventory
  • Vendor relations and cost negotiations
  • Supply chain and procurement processes
  • Project Management

Parts, Service and Warehouse Manager

Master Mover
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Inventory Management for 2 warehouses one in the US and the other in the UK
  • Customers service and trouble shooting over the phone, on teams and in person
  • Coaching our staff in repairs on all the equipment that is offered.

Internal Account Manager

American Tire Distributors
11.2018 - 07.2020
  • Assist customers in successfully registering for and completing manufacturer tire and wheel programs
  • Reestablishing purchasing relationships with previous customers
  • Assist in continued peer training of product knowledge and sales.

Account Manager

American Tire Distributors
07.2017 - 11.2018
  • Assisting customers in correctly ordering vehicle and tire related products
  • Educating customers in product and manufacturer programs
  • Efficiently managing call volume and call length.

Store Manager

National Tire and Battery
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Training newly hired employees in company policies and procedures
  • Leading staff to become successful sales professionals
  • Assuring positive customer experiences
  • Identifying areas of avoidable loss prevention within the store as well as others
  • Assessing quarterly inventory of all stocked supplies and parts.
  • Implementing a culture of safety.

Senior Assistant Manager

Discount Tire Co.
06.2005 - 08.2015
  • Implemented safety programs and education for all staff members. Our region had the lowest incidents of injuries for the company.
  • Monitored back room workflow and safety processes
  • Coached sales staff on proper telephone sales and etiquette
  • Led apprentices on the path to management with an emphasis on overall customer experience
  • Achieved numerous awards for overall monthly tire and wheel sales

Education

High School Diploma -

Hudson’s Bay High School
Vancouver, WA
05.1989

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Route Optimization
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Warehouse operation oversight
  • Cost Reduction
  • Inventory Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Budget Management
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Problem-Solving
  • Hiring and Training

Certification

  • Successfully grew lowest revenue-generating accounts with ATD
  • Consistently held monthly sales average of $9.1 to $10 million as an IAM
  • Wheel Sales and Safety Expert with DTC

Militaryaffiliation

United States Army, 1990, 2000, Staff Sergeant, Honor Soldier in Basic Training, Battalion Soldier of the Year

Timeline

Parts and Warehouse Manager

The Home Depot
09.2022 - Current

Parts, Service and Warehouse Manager

Master Mover
07.2020 - 09.2022

Internal Account Manager

American Tire Distributors
11.2018 - 07.2020

Account Manager

American Tire Distributors
07.2017 - 11.2018

Store Manager

National Tire and Battery
09.2015 - 06.2017

Senior Assistant Manager

Discount Tire Co.
06.2005 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Hudson’s Bay High School
Chris Walker