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Derick Cougle

Oregon City,OR

Summary

Retail Store Manager with over 25 years of leadership experience in high-volume pharmacy and retail operations at Walgreens. Proven track record of developing talent, driving profitability, and ensuring operational excellence. Recognized as a profit increase leader and employee retention champion, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and team development. Quality focused Store Manager skilled at providing employees clear guidelines and targeted goals to drive sustained revenue growth, team efficiency and customer loyalty. Knowledgeable about recruiting, hiring, training and motivating qualified teams to meet and exceed objectives. Motivational leader, strategic planner and analytical problem solver with demonstrated record of retail success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

Walgreens
Oregon City, OR
01.2000 - Current
  • Supervise daily operations including opening/closing, scheduling, task delegation, cash management, and compliance.
  • Monitor and improve customer service performance through training, coaching, and development plans.
  • Developed and promoted 12+ leaders into Store Manager roles through focused mentorship and training.
  • Led store to multiple Profit Increase Leader recognitions by analyzing KPIs and executing strategic action plans.
  • Recognized as an Employee Retention Champion for creating a culture of respect, engagement, and low turnover.
  • Lead merchandising strategies for sets, resets, seasonal displays, and promotional activities to maximize sales.
  • Manage inventory by analyzing trends, ordering stock, and preventing outs and overstock to optimize profitability.
  • Resolve escalated customer concerns to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Oversee asset protection initiatives by developing and executing plans to reduce shrink.
  • Recruit, train, and manage team member performance through clear expectations, coaching, and recognition.
  • Ensure compliance with all pharmacy regulations, food safety standards, and corporate policies.
  • Support pharmacy operations as a licensed pharmacy technician when required by state law.
  • Act as liaison between store, district, and corporate leadership to communicate goals and execute initiatives.
  • Participate in community outreach to strengthen brand presence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & History

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
01.1991

Skills

  • Performance coaching
  • Inventory control
  • Profit analysis
  • Point of sale systems
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Operations management
  • Community engagement
  • Order fulfillment

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacy Technician, Oregon, [Year Obtained]
  • PTCB / ExCPT Certified, [Year Obtained]

Affiliations

  • Avid Athlete

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store Manager

Walgreens
01.2000 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & History

University of Oregon