Craig Strunk
Leadership
HAMILTON,OH
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-Unit General Manager
E&H Ace Hardware
07.2022 - Current
- Increased overall unit performance by implementing effective management strategies and streamlining operations.
- Enhanced employee productivity through continuous training, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Reduced expenses and increased profits by optimizing resource allocation across multiple units.
- Ensured consistent implementation of company policies and procedures through regular communication with all unit managers.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable contracts, reducing supply costs for the organization.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels at each location.
- Coordinated marketing efforts across units to drive customer engagement and increase sales revenue.
- Created a positive work culture by fostering open communication channels between staff members and management personnel alike.
- Optimized scheduling practices to maximize labor efficiency while maintaining high-quality customer service standards at each location.
- Increasing YOY sales by 7% while decreasing inventory by 12%
- New store opening maintaining labor budget under 3% vs sales plan.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure workplace environment for employees and customers alike
- Mentored new managers to support their professional growth within the company structure
Food and Consumables Coach
Walmart
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved inventory management by implementing efficient tracking and ordering systems.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Enhanced supplier relationships, negotiating better pricing and delivery terms for consumables.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Managed 7 team leaders, with 100 direct reports.
- Oversee and maintain 17 individual departments.
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Enhanced overall asset protection by implementing effective security measures and loss prevention strategies.
- Reduced instances of theft by conducting regular audits, monitoring surveillance systems, and training staff on best practices.
- Improved inventory accuracy by overseeing regular cycle counts and addressing discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with store management to develop and enforce policies for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees and customers.
- Conducted thorough investigations into suspected cases of internal theft, resulting in the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities within the organization.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to handle various asset protection scenarios.
- Monitored compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to asset protection, addressing any areas of non-compliance promptly and decisively.
- Installed and maintained covert security equipment.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to report crime and suspicious activity.
- Reviewed and updated store security policies and procedures.
- Worked closely with law enforcement in investigating and solving theft and fraud cases.
- Monitored store surveillance cameras to detect suspicious behavior.
- Performed thorough cash audits and deposit investigations.
- Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
- Created and maintained records of security incidents and investigations.
- Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
- Achieved Shrink target in multiple stores.
- Reduced shrink from 2.07% to 1.09% a reduction in $1.2 million dollars.
Gold and Silver Refiner
Quality Gold
07.2011 - 09.2018
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining cold end packing processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced product damages by ensuring proper handling and secure packaging of glass products.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for increased productivity and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals, resulting in consistent on-time order fulfillment.
- Monitored raw material costs and fluctuations, sourced new suppliers and identified favorable opportunities.
- Improved metals market understanding by conducting in-depth research and analysis of global trends.
- Enhanced company''s strategic decision-making by providing timely and accurate metals price forecasts.
- Conducted research on metals, alloys and ceramics to develop new products or enhance existing ones.
- Improved workplace safety by implementing proper hazardous material handling procedures and training.
- Reduced risk of accidents by conducting regular inspections of hazardous material storage areas.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations for hazardous material disposal through meticulous recordkeeping.
- Reduced spill incidents by providing comprehensive training on emergency response procedures to fellow employees.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safe handling practices and preventing contamination risks.
Education
OSHA 30 General Industry - Safety
Southern Florida University
Tampa, FL11.2022
Organized Retail Craime Investigations - Security And Loss Prevention Services
Loss Prevention Foundation
Mooresville, NC09.2021
Loss Prevention Qualified - Security And Loss Prevention Services
Loss Prevention Foundation
Mooresville, NC08.2021
Skills
- Sales Growth
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Resource Allocation
- Conflict Resolution
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Hiring and Training
Certification
*Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
Interview and Interrogation Techniques
*OSHA 30 General Industry
*Loss Prevention Qualified
*Organized Retail Crime Investigation
Timeline
Multi-Unit General Manager
E&H Ace Hardware
07.2022 - Current
Food and Consumables Coach
Walmart
11.2021 - 07.2022
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
09.2018 - 11.2021
Gold and Silver Refiner
Quality Gold
07.2011 - 09.2018
OSHA 30 General Industry - Safety
Southern Florida University
Organized Retail Craime Investigations - Security And Loss Prevention Services
Loss Prevention Foundation
Loss Prevention Qualified - Security And Loss Prevention Services
Loss Prevention Foundation
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