Dynamic strategic leader with a track record of driving results in team management and project execution. Recognized as Store Manager of the Year, demonstrating expertise in talent acquisition and strategic planning to foster high-performing teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Initiative Manager
Food Lion
Washington
01.2025 - Current
EIS & Regional Support Specialist
Food Lion
Lynchburg
12.2006 - 07.2024
Store Manager
Food Lion, LLC
01.2006 - 12.2015
Managed daily operations of multiple store locations, implementing best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
Earned Store Manager of the Year in 2015 for exemplary leadership and achieving high performance standards.
Service Associate, GM, AM
Food Lion, LLC
Martinsville
07.1999 - 11.2006
Education
General Studies - Criminal Justice
Patrick Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA
01-2004
Advanced Diploma -
Laurel Park High School
Va.
01-2002
Skills
Project management
Strategic planning
Change Management
Data Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Team leadership
Talent Acquisition
Team building
Presentation design
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Effective communication
Additional Information
More references available upon request.
References
Chris Bush, Food Lion, LLC, SIM-Northern Division, 301-639-0960
Kim Woods, Food Lion, LLC, Loss Prevention Northern, 434-203-3347
Mary Floyd, Food Lion, LLC, AR Specialist, 434-237-6656
Larry Cassels, Food Lion, LLC, Director of Operations, 704-223-4859
Rob Ward, Food Lion, LLC, Director of Operations, 704-754-3143
Brian Cowan, Food Lion, LLC, Director of Operations, 704-762-4462
Leadership Experience
Lead eCommerce in Northern Weekly
Lead Spectrum launch of 146 stores in Northern
Lead Mobility Project for Northern Division in 2025
Participated on the Shrink Council for the banner 2023/2024
Worked with SIMs on past projects (Shrink assessment, Store walks, Shrink Meeting, CAO)
Lead Deli Delight Work (Helped facilitate meetings)
Supported Wave 6 & 7 (Helped lead chapter meetings)
Participated in Market Renewal teams for Virginia Beach, Greensboro, and Maryland (Team Leader during this time)
Awarded in 2014 for being the best Store Manager at associate development by Rob Ward and the EC team. The entire leadership team at store 1058
Involved in Winn-Dixie – Food Lion, LLC conversions in 2006. Was a team lead that worked in the store leading the new associates as we closed and reopened the next day as a Food Lion.
Achieved an ER on my last 5 appraisals. I've have had exceed requirements appraisals from Brian Cowan, Rob Ward, Larry Cassels and Daniel Roberts.
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