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Elijah Warner

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record. Adept in operations oversight and business development. Spearheaded initiatives that resulted in a notable 20% rise in service sales, leveraging skills in expense control and people-first leadership. Recognized for exceptional employee retention and operational excellence, embodying branding and customer retention expertise.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

AT&T
San Rafael, CA
11.2024 - Current
  • Optimized Authorized Retail Store to enhance sales performance and key KPI metrics.
  • Trained and guided commissioned sales team, achieving reductions in customer monthly expenses while achieving store/company goals
  • Examined customer accounts for liability evidence for potential fraud.
  • Supervised sales staff in meeting and surpassing set standards swiftly.
  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.

Live Sound Engineer/Site Supervisor

Aurorasound
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2012 - Current
  • Oversaw the execution of event setups/takedowns including staging, lighting, and sound with a team size ranging from 5 to 10 employees.
  • Ensured high-quality audio for bands, performances, and speakers in various environments
  • Engaged in pre-production meetings with venue personnel to address technical specifications.
  • Resolved technical difficulties surrounding audio equipment pre-show as well as post-show.
  • Successfully oversaw operations at numerous locations during high demand periods.

General Manager

Petco
Petaluma-Novato-San Rafael, CA
02.2015 - 11.2024
  • Directed all aspects of PCC (Pet Care Centers)/Stores with a staff of 20+, ensuring efficient operations across multiple departments such as sales, inventory, animal care, dog grooming, dog training, and vet hospital.
  • Managed all aspects of staffing, hiring, and corrective action for employees in chain of command, leading to necessary terminations if required.
  • San Rafael Petco-

Increased B&M sales by +8% through effective leadership.

Generated consistent sales growth of 12%+ for OMNI(Petco.com).

Achieved a 10% increase in Services growth, including Grooming, Training, and Vet services.

Maintained the highest employee retention rate among all staff in the building for more than 5 years.

Distinguished among the company's elite General Managers, ranking within the top 75 according to 'Elite Achievers' assessment in 2023.

  • Novato Petco-

Achieved and sustained a 4% growth in B&M sales

Generated a remarkable 20% rise in services sales

Maintained the highest employee retention rate among all staff in the building for more than 5 years.

Recognized with the prestigious 'Golden Clipper' award for achieving Top 5 Grooming Growth in Territory across more than 600 stores in 2022.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Audio Communications

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA

Skills

  • People-First Leader
  • Expense control
  • Customer retention
  • Business Development
  • Operations Oversight
  • Fraud Management
  • Performance-Focused Sales Strategist
  • Payroll management

Accomplishments

  • Elite Achievers, Top 75 General Managers 2023 -Petco

Certification

  • Audio Communications Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store Manager

AT&T
11.2024 - Current

General Manager

Petco
02.2015 - 11.2024

Live Sound Engineer/Site Supervisor

Aurorasound
01.2012 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Audio Communications

Santa Rosa Junior College
Elijah Warner