Cory Clendenin
Lawrenceville,Georgia
Summary
As a Senior Operations Manager and experienced business leader, I have successfully ensured smooth business operations for over 25 years. My track record includes consistently exceeding sales, staffing, and service goals. Passionate about training, fostering teamwork, and recruiting the next generation of leaders. Expertise in loss prevention, P&L management, and conflict resolution. Integral part of implementing effective inventory control systems across multiple states. A quick learner who genuinely enjoys work, takes great pride in leadership and the positive outcomes achieved by both team and self.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Operations
NCG Cinemas
Atlanta, GA
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Movie theater chain
- As a Director of Operations I worked to develop long term operational strategies, working closely with executive management, cultivating and mentoring a team of front line workers
- This meant displaying leadership
- Monitoring customer satisfaction, merchandising, and business processes
- The 10 locations I oversaw welcomed just over 1.9 million guest in 2023
- Hard work and dedication, and with the help of my team, my area of oversight brought in just north of $32M
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Suwanee, GA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Auto parts retailer
- I was responsible for overseeing all aspect of D.I.Y
- And commercial sales, at the Suwanee location
- I lead a team of 8-12, which included sales members, drivers, and management members
- Managing customer service, inventory control, facilities, safety, training, sales, budget, and P&L
Assistant General Manager
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
Buford, GA
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: FEC (Family Entertainment Center) focused on Karting and Gaming
- Assisted the GM in ensuring the day to day operations ran smoothly
- My particular focus was front of the house operations, which included: restaurant, game floor, karting tracks, bowling lanes, event rooms, and guest engagement
- I also oversaw our facilities and sanitation department
- Overseeing ordering, training, creation of policies, recruiting, promotions, and planning
District Sales Manager
Spencer's Gifts/Spirit Halloween
Atlanta, GA
09.2014 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Hard & Soft line Halloween retailer
- My primary focus was to oversee the overall operations of 4 to 7 store front location and approximately 100 to 150 employees, within my district
- Locations in GA, FL, and AL
- Towards the end of my time this also included assisting other district managers in their training
- I regularly partnered with my superiors to host and lead training meetings and classes
- My locations ran smoothly and consistently reached and/or exceeded their goals
- I maintained a .96% shrink throughout my time and never falling below 98% percent to sales plan
- I regularly partnered with our corporate loss prevention and human resources teams
Education
Technical Certificate - HVAC and refrigeration maintenance
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Aberdeen, MDSkills
- Regional Sales
- Retail Commerce
- Brand Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Loss Prevention
- Microsoft Office
- Profit and Loss
Timeline
Director Of Operations
NCG Cinemas
11.2022 - 02.2024
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
03.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant General Manager
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
07.2021 - 10.2021
District Sales Manager
Spencer's Gifts/Spirit Halloween
09.2014 - 10.2019
Technical Certificate - HVAC and refrigeration maintenance
Aberdeen Proving Grounds