Desmond Scantling
Organizational Leadership
Nashville,TN
Summary
High-performing professional with 10+ years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Dollar General
Goodlettsville, TN
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through store level employees.
- Developed and implemented district-wide sales strategies to increase revenue and market share.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
- Created and maintained productive relationships with key stakeholders in the district.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
Store Leader
Kroger Corporation
Nashville, TN
05.2010 - 10.2021
- Ensured efficient and successful management of store operations
- Oversaw the performance and productivity of a diverse team consisting of department leaders, assistant store managers, an ARM, and over 150 associates.
- Empowered employees to independently handle routine customer concerns and coordinate cross-functional solutions for complex issues.
- Delivered measurable results across product lines with skilled leadership over marketing, merchandising and sales initiatives.
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports on sales trends, competitor activities.
Overnight Teacher Counselor
Youth Villages
Nashville, TN
05.2010 - 10.2021
- Maintained therapeutic boundaries in a community based living environment for youths in Department of Children’s Services custody
- Charted daily progress for each individual client
- Provided independent living skills for each client
- Charted grade speed for each client that are attending public school
- Provided counseling session and goal group for each client
- Prepared each client to transition into independent living
Education
B.S. - Psychology with emphasis in Operational Leadership
Tennessee State University
01.2009
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Vendor Management
- Operations Improvements
- Team/Store Leadership
- Employee Training and Development
- Financial Oversight
- Territory Management
- Customer Relations
- Cost Controls
- Store Merchandising
- Production Improvement
- Business Administration
Professionalreferences
Available upon Request
Affiliations
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. 2015
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Availability
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Timeline
District Manager
Dollar General
01.2022 - 10.2024
Store Leader
Kroger Corporation
05.2010 - 10.2021
Overnight Teacher Counselor
Youth Villages
05.2010 - 10.2021
B.S. - Psychology with emphasis in Operational Leadership
Tennessee State University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Western Governors University
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