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Derek Gray

Derek Gray

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Summary

Professional retail management professional with proven track record in leading store operations and driving sales growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and staff training, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Enthusiastic about creating positive shopping experience and optimizing store performance.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

ALDI
08.2022 - Current
  • Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
  • Inventory and Store profitability with 10% comp increases on a yearly average
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele

Executive Leader

Super Target Store
06.2018 - 08.2022
  • Executive Grocery Leader overseeing 25 plus million in yearly sales with over 70 direct reports.
  • Led company expansion efforts into international markets, resulting in increased global presence and diversified revenue streams.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Assessed and analyzed departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.

Co Mgr

Walmart
03.2001 - 06.2018
  • Retail leader at Walmart at various local stores with up to 250 direct report employees.
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels while minimizing shrinkage and wastage.
  • Improved employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment through team-building activities and open communication.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks such as budget planning, expense tracking, and payroll administration, contributing to the overall profitability of the store.

Staff Sergeant

U.S. Air Force
02.1993 - 02.2001
  • Intel analyst with NSA (National security agency)
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

University of Maryland USAF Asian Div
Fort Meade, MD
09-1998

High school diploma - undefined

Newton High School
Newton, KS
05.1991

Skills

  • Team development
  • Talent acquisition
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Strategic development
  • Financial planning
  • Executive leadership
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Veteran leadership experience
  • Supply chain management
  • Strategic business development
  • Organizational change management
  • Retail operations management
  • Data analysis
  • Product Development
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Business development
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • Marketing
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • Food Safety Certification
  • Forklift Certification

Section name

  • Food safety certification valid through 2026.
  • Fresh area food service experience of over 20 years.
  • Team building and training is my strongest value
  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Store Manager

ALDI
08.2022 - Current

Executive Leader

Super Target Store
06.2018 - 08.2022

Co Mgr

Walmart
03.2001 - 06.2018

Staff Sergeant

U.S. Air Force
02.1993 - 02.2001

High school diploma - undefined

Newton High School

Bachelor of Arts - Business

University of Maryland USAF Asian Div

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