DERECK HOFFMANN
Peyton,CO
Summary
Military veteran and senior retail leader with a proven record of driving full-store performance, profitability, and team engagement in high-volume environments. Experienced Store Director Relief with deep expertise in P&L management, labor optimization, shrink reduction, food safety, and talent development. Known for decisive leadership, operational discipline, and building accountable, high-performing teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Leader / Store Director Relief
Safeway
01.2025 - Current
- Act as Store Director Relief, overseeing complete store operations for 115+ associates
- Lead daily execution of sales, labor, safety, and operational standards
- Conduct monthly fresh department inventories with consistent positive shrink results
- Led center store inventory resulting in a $40K write-on, improving results by $70K versus prior six months
- Helped drive store profitability for the first time in three fiscal periods through disciplined execution and accountability
Assistant Store Leader
King Soopers
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported operations for a $1.2M+ weekly sales volume location
- Partnered with store leadership to execute freshness, cleanliness, and in-stock standards
- Built associate engagement and accountability through coaching and performance development
- Supported operational compliance, customer experience, and merchandising execution
Assistant Store Manager, Operations
Lowe’s Home Improvement
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Directed operations for a $55M annual revenue store with 150 associates
- Improved profitability through labor optimization, expense discipline, and sales growth strategies
- Achieved <1% inventory error margin, strengthening financial controls and shrink performance
- Developed leaders and built bench strength for internal promotion
Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising & Specialty Sales
Lowe’s Home Improvement
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Led merchandising execution and specialty sales departments including Appliances, Flooring, Cabinets, and Millwork
- Ensured operational readiness, staffing alignment, and customer installation success
- Maintained high standards for presentation, inventory integrity, and service execution
Department Supervisor
Lowe’s Home Improvement
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Supervised multi-department operations and led major store initiatives
- Participated in a $550M corporate restructuring project improving layout and customer flow
- Coached associates to improve sales, service, and operational results
United States Navy
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Honorably served; completed multiple leadership and technical training programs
Education
B.S. - Business Management
University of Phoenix
02.2026
Skills
- Full-Store Operations
- P&L Ownership
- Labor & Expense Control
- Shrink Reduction & Inventory Accuracy
- Food Safety & Compliance
- Talent Development & Succession Planning
- Customer Experience
- Operational Execution
- Change Leadership
Core Leadership Strengths
- Full-Store Operations
- P&L Ownership
- Labor & Expense Control
- Shrink Reduction & Inventory Accuracy
- Food Safety & Compliance
- Talent Development & Succession Planning
- Customer Experience
- Operational Execution
- Change Leadership
Timeline
Assistant Store Leader / Store Director Relief
Safeway
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Store Leader
King Soopers
01.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Store Manager, Operations
Lowe’s Home Improvement
01.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising & Specialty Sales
Lowe’s Home Improvement
01.2017 - 01.2020
Department Supervisor
Lowe’s Home Improvement
01.2014 - 01.2017
United States Navy
01.2001 - 01.2008
B.S. - Business Management
University of Phoenix