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Cornelius A. Taylor

Ridgeland,MS

Summary

Enthusiastic and results-driven General Manager with a proven track record, excelling in profit and loss management and team leadership. Expert in developing marketing strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer relationships, while fostering a motivated workforce to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Aaron's Sales and Lease
Jackson, Ms
01.2024 - Current
  • Directs management of an Aaron store with profit and loss responsibilities
  • Determines goods and services to be sold based on forecast and customer demand.
  • Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire, and train new associates.
  • Prepare staff work schedule. Assign specific work duties.
  • Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
  • Develop and implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotion.
  • Plan store layouts and design displays

General Store Manager

Advance Auto Parts
Jackson, MS
05.2021 - 01.2024
  • Ensures all store operational standards are executed, managed inventory accuracy, and oversee the proper use of store equipment and systems.
  • Review and analyze the store's profit and loss statements to ensure profitability and control expenses.
  • Selects, hire, train, and develop team members, providing ongoing coaching, scheduling and performance management to maintain a motivated and effective team.
  • Drives store sales, grow professional customer accounts, and coaches the team to deliver excellent customer service.

Regional Manager

Buddy's Home Furnishings
Canton, MS
03.2017 - 05.2021
  • Manages multiple store locations, directing General Managers to ensure operational and financial goals are met.
  • Directs store operations, ensuring all stores operate within company policies and procedures to improve rental revenues and control costs.
  • Recruit, hire and retain associates, providing ongoing coaching and performance management to ensure objectives are achieved.
  • Oversees merchandise and inventory for stores to ensure it is properly managed and presented.

General Store Manager

Aaron's Sales and Lease
Jackson, MS
02.1999 - 03.2017
  • Directs management of an Aaron store with profit and loss responsibilities
  • Determines goods and services to be sold based on forecast and customer demand.
  • Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire, and train new associates.
  • Prepare staff work schedule. Assign specific work duties.
  • Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
  • Develop and implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotion.
  • Plan store layouts and design displays

Education

General Studies

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS

Skills

  • Profit and loss management
  • Inventory control
  • Staff recruitment
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Financial analysis
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales growth strategies
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Highest Store Profit in the Region
  • Lowest Charge Off Percentage in the Region

Timeline

General Manager

Aaron's Sales and Lease
01.2024 - Current

General Store Manager

Advance Auto Parts
05.2021 - 01.2024

Regional Manager

Buddy's Home Furnishings
03.2017 - 05.2021

General Store Manager

Aaron's Sales and Lease
02.1999 - 03.2017

General Studies

Hinds Community College

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