Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

DAVID KELLEY

Minot

Summary

Experienced with motivational techniques, interpersonal communication, and strategic planning. Utilizes tailored approach to foster individual and team growth. Track record of achieving enhanced performance outcomes through effective coaching methods.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Overnight Coach

Walmart
09.2022 - 11.2025

Managed replenishment for a $170M Supercenter

Developed the 80 person team to drive all metrics to goal

Promoted 5 individuals to management positions

General Manager

Michael's
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • First manager in New England to achieve a $1M month in sales twice.
  • Received multiple annual Operational Excellence Awards from the District 306 manager.
  • Received multiple Payroll Recognition Awards by keeping annual payroll under budget.
  • Reduced shrink every year; recognized as having one of the top five shrink control rates in the district.
  • Transferred to underperforming stores at three locations, with a proven record of transforming the locations into meeting company standards for sales and profitability.
  • Consistently a top performer in the district for UPT and average basket.
  • Supervise five department managers and 25-40 employees on a daily basis.
  • Hired and trained three employees who subsequently achieved general manager status in the company.
  • Conducted major and minor remodels of several store locations throughout the district.

General Manager

A.C. Moore
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • One of only two managers to have no customer complaints over a 30-month period.
  • Traveled throughout New England and New York to support underperforming and/or understaffed locations.

General Manager

HomeGoods
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Consistently achieved store sales and earnings goals.
  • Training store for new general managers and assistant managers.

Education

B.S. - Business Administration

University of Maine at Machias
05.1990

A.B. - Microprocessor Technology

University of Maine at Machias
05.1987

Skills

  • Time management/scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Merchandising
  • Marketing
  • Expense management
  • Hiring/training/development
  • Retail POS software
  • P&L analysis

Timeline

Overnight Coach

Walmart
09.2022 - 11.2025

General Manager

Michael's
01.2011 - 01.2021

General Manager

A.C. Moore
01.2005 - 01.2011

General Manager

HomeGoods
01.2000 - 01.2005

A.B. - Microprocessor Technology

University of Maine at Machias

B.S. - Business Administration

University of Maine at Machias