DeAndre Morris
Norman,OK
Summary
Ambitious District Manager with experience administering and enhancing operations for multiple stores. Talented marketer, team builder, and strategic leader with excellent relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Solid history of success in industry management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Dollar General
Norman, Ok
11.2025 - Current
- Developed strategic plans focused on increasing sales and improving operational efficiency, driving overall district performance.
- Collaborated with corporate teams to design and implement promotional campaigns, enhancing sales growth across the district.
- Optimized store performance by managing daily operations efficiently.
- Enhanced product visibility and increased sales through strategic merchandising initiatives.
- Maintained stock levels and minimized shrinkage via effective inventory management practices.
- Trained and supervised team members on company policies and procedures.
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
- Ensured that all stores met their monthly targets by providing guidance and support.
- Identified and developed top talent to promote performance-oriented culture.
- Analyzed financial data for each store, identifying key opportunities for operational and revenue improvements.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Conducted store audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Performed periodic risk assessments of stores within the district to identify potential safety hazards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining high service satisfaction levels.
- Organized promotional events in order to drive sales volume in the district's stores.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Delegated responsibilities to enhance team productivity. and monitored performance of project personnel.
Store Manager
Walgreens
Norman, OK
07.2003 - 11.2025
- Managed daily operations and ensured store compliance with company policies.
- Trained and supervised team members to enhance customer service skills.
- Oversaw inventory management and organized product displays for optimal sales.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage in the store.
- Collaborated with corporate teams to align store goals with company objectives.
- Scheduled staff shifts to maintain adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Conducted regular performance reviews and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase customer engagement and retention.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
- Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2003
Skills
- Inventory management
- Sales forecasting
- Merchandising strategy
- Operations improvements
- Budget preparation
- Vendor management
- Strategic planning
- Action planning
- Team development
- Team leadership
- Leadership training
- Staff management
- Employee development
- Succession planning
- Training and coaching
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Issue resolution
- Policy enforcement
- Operational guidelines
- Productivity improvements
- Team building
- Leadership training
- Leadership training
Timeline
District Manager
Dollar General
11.2025 - Current
Store Manager
Walgreens
07.2003 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Oklahoma