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Work History
Education
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Daniel Landrum

Villa Rica,GA
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Daniel Landrum

Summary

Seasoned retail leader with over 18 years of experience driving growth and operational excellence at top companies like Home Depot and Hobby Lobby. Proven track record in strategic planning, team development, and market expansion. Entrepreneurial expertise in real estate investment enriches a robust background in retail management, ensuring adaptable and innovative leadership. Seasoned professional in executive management known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive organizational success.

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

The Landrum Rugama Holding Company Inc.
Villa Rica, GA

CEO/President
04.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
  • Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
  • Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.

Hobby Lobby
Carrollton, GA

Store Co-Manager
10.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage. Sales growth of over 2M during tenure as well as consistent district best shrink %.
  • Trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and motivated staff members.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.

Home Depot
Villa Rica, GA

Store Manager
08.2015 - 07.2017

Job overview

Responsible for 33M is annual revenue and 7M in inventory as well as 130 associates, department supervisors, and assistant store managers. Finished 2016 as the top store in both sales vs. plan and store controllable profit vs. plan. Worked closely with the district manager to formulate and build the store brand. Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts. Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each customer. Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints. Reorganized the sales floor to meet company demands. Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary. Trained all new managers on store procedures and policies.

Home Depot
Oxford, AL

Store Manager
04.2012 - 08.2015

Job overview

Responsible for 15M in annual revenue and 5M in inventory as well as 100 associates, department supervisors, and assistant store managers. Took one of the lowest performing stores in the company and transformed it into the highest performing store in the district in sales vs. plan and store controllable operating profit vs. plan.

Home Depot
Douglasville, GA

Operations Assistant Store Manager
11.2012 - 04.2012

Job overview

Responsible for managing all operational aspects of the business unit to include front and back end processes, PnL, operational expenses, freight flow, and shrink mitigation.

Home Depot
Atlanta, GA

Merchandising Assistant Store Manager
02.2008 - 11.2011

Job overview

Responsible for driving sales and profitability through effective merchandising presentations, contractor services, and hardline departments within the business unit.

Home Depot
Atlanta, GA

Department Supervisor
07.2006 - 02.2008

Job overview

Responsible for driving sales and profitability of individual departments within the business unit.

Home Depot
Atlanta, GA

Sales Associate
11.2005 - 07.2006

Job overview

Started with the company as a full time garden associate before moving to order fulfillment for pro services. Won associate of the month on 3 separate occasions before being promoted to department supervisor.

Ann's Florist Inc.
Douglasville, GA

Director of Operations
07.1999 - 11.2005

Job overview

Responsible for all operational aspects of the business to include customer service, delivery, receiving, payroll and accounting, as well as planning and execution of seasonal sales events.

Education

University of Georgia

BBA from Management
1999

Douglas County High School

High School Diploma
1994

University Overview

Graduated with Honors

Skills

  • Exceptional leader
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Store operations
  • Team-oriented
  • Recruiting and interviewing

Affiliations

  • 2016 Top sales vs. plan and operating profit vs. plan
  • 7 time Diamond ring award winner for delivering sales and profit goals
  • 2012 Regional top 10 Store Manager for store controllable operating profit vs. plan
  • 2 time club 365 winner for achieving 365 days without an OSHA recordable incident.
  • Recognized over 20 times through Homer award program for demonstrating company values
  • 2 consecutive Gold Cup Awards for Hardware
  • 3 time Associate of the Month.
  • The Home Depot Foundation.  Participated in multiple community improvement and veterans projects.  Lead a team of store associates in 2016 to help with flood relief in Baton Rouge, LA. 

Timeline

CEO/President

The Landrum Rugama Holding Company Inc.
04.2018 - Current

Store Co-Manager

Hobby Lobby
10.2017 - Current

Store Manager

Home Depot
08.2015 - 07.2017

Operations Assistant Store Manager

Home Depot
11.2012 - 04.2012

Store Manager

Home Depot
04.2012 - 08.2015

Merchandising Assistant Store Manager

Home Depot
02.2008 - 11.2011

Department Supervisor

Home Depot
07.2006 - 02.2008

Sales Associate

Home Depot
11.2005 - 07.2006

Director of Operations

Ann's Florist Inc.
07.1999 - 11.2005

University of Georgia

BBA from Management

Douglas County High School

High School Diploma
Daniel Landrum