- Gym Workouts
- Music
- Outdoor Recreation
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Avid Reader
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Open To Work
Dwayne Wall
Clarksville,TN
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Management Professional with over 40 years of experience in retail, operations, and team leadership. Recognized for exceptional ability to optimize performance, control costs, drive revenue, and cultivate high-performing teams. Highly adaptable and seeking to expand into new industries with management roles including retail to exceed a $100K income goal. Creative, tech-savvy, and driven by challenge—open to both leadership and operational desk roles across industries.
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
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Johnston & Murphy
12.2022 - Current
- - Manage Johnston & Murphy’s flagship store, generating over $2M annually in sales
- - Lead a high-performing team to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service
- - Oversee store operations, inventory integrity, merchandising, and staffing
- - Train and coach team members, promoting a customer-first culture
- - Collaborate with corporate teams on promotions, inventory, and strategy
Retail Manager
Cracker Barrel
07.2019 - 11.2022
- - Oversaw both retail and restaurant operations to ensure seamless guest experience
- - Maintained accurate inventory, cash reconciliation, and staffing excellence
- - Liaised with vendors and optimized store offerings
- - Hired, trained, and coached staff to high performance
HR & Operations Manager
Kroger
07.2017 - 07.2018
- - Oversaw hiring and compliance for store operations
- - Implemented training and team-building initiatives
- - Managed budget, inventory, and waste control
Co-Manager
Discovery Channel Store
12.2005 - 08.2007
- - Supported $5M annual sales center
- - Drove merchandising, training, and visual standards
- - Coached team to exceed expectations
Store Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
09.2007 - 06.2007
- - Managed a $1.8M annual revenue store with top LP scores
- - Maintained inventory accuracy and led a high-performing team
- - Recognized in company’s Top 10 for fundraising
Store Manager
FYE
07.1994 - 08.2002
- - Led store with $1.5M+ revenue and Top 100 ranking
- - Trained staff, handled P&L, and improved traffic with marketing
Education
High School Diploma -
Mamaroneck High School
Mamaroneck, NYNo Degree - Communications, Accounting, Business Management
SUNY New Paltz University
New York, NYSkills
- Music production expertise
- Creative direction experience
- Proficient in Mac and Windows operating systems
- Strong verbal communication
- Customer service
- Strong multi-tasking
- Retail operations
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making skill
- Dependable and reliable
Accomplishments
- Exceeded monthly store sales goals 9 months in a row.
- Achieved the top five store ranking at Johnston & Murphy within the 3 years I have been employed there.
Interests
Timeline
Store Manager
Johnston & Murphy
12.2022 - Current
Retail Manager
Cracker Barrel
07.2019 - 11.2022
HR & Operations Manager
Kroger
07.2017 - 07.2018
Store Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
09.2007 - 06.2007
Co-Manager
Discovery Channel Store
12.2005 - 08.2007
Store Manager
FYE
07.1994 - 08.2002
High School Diploma -
Mamaroneck High School
No Degree - Communications, Accounting, Business Management
SUNY New Paltz University
Core Competencies
Team Leadership & Development, Operational Excellence, Inventory & Cost Control, Customer Engagement & Satisfaction, Strategic Hiring & Talent Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vendor Relations, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adaptability with Emerging AI Technologies
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
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morning
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Awarded various Manager of the month and awards for making planned numbers.
I truly enjoy working with the public and ensuring that whatever company I work for , that it is always one of the best in class each and every time.
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