Identified new business opportunities through market research and industry trends.
Created and maintained relationships with key customers in the region.
Analyzed regional financial data to identify areas of growth opportunities.
Provided mentorship and coaching to staff members throughout the region as needed.
Handled human resource concerns and established plans to handle issues consistently and efficiently.
Monitored team progress towards achievement of goals and objectives set forth by executive management.
Conducted regular meetings with district managers to discuss sales performance and provide guidance on improvement tactics.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to employment practices within the region.
Resolved conflicts between customers and employees within the region.
Controlled shrink through strategic inventory management and loss prevention approaches.
Evaluated customer feedback and adjusted company processes accordingly.
Aligned procedures and protocols with changing business demands.
Cultivated and maintained solid partner relationships to drive mutually beneficial collaboration and bottom-line profits.
Minimized turnover through effective training and employee engagement programs.
Improved individual location efficiency through effective leadership restructure.
Reviewed monthly reports from individual districts regarding sales figures and other metrics.
Expanded business, developed revenue and managed market gains.
Implemented change management and distributor network restructuring strategies, identifying underperforming locations as targets for acquisition.
Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers or vendors in person or over phone and email communication.
Developed and implemented clear policies and procedures across multi-state area.
Participated in job fairs throughout the year to recruit qualified candidates for open positions in the region.
Mentored and guided general managers on proper processes and methodologies.
Hired talented, trainable team members, and drove new business strategies to grow revenues.
Assisted district managers in developing marketing plans for their respective districts.
Collaborated closely with Human Resources department on matters related to employee relations.
Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for sales and customer service.
Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.
Identified and developed top talent to promote performance-oriented culture.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Operations Manager
Haynes Furniture
Richmond, Virginia
04.1998 - 04.2006
Managed daily operations and logistics for furniture distribution.
Coordinated inventory management and stock replenishment processes.
Supervised staff training and development programs for operational efficiency.
Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow and productivity.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations in warehouse operations.
Developed scheduling systems to optimize resource allocation effectively.
Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for operational enhancement.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
Created detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes.
Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henrico High School
Henrico County VA
07-1984
Skills
Project management
Resource allocation
Operational efficiency
Staff training
Compliance management
Customer relationship management
Operations management
Shift scheduling
Time management
Sales management
Safety procedures
Product management
Team collaboration
Performance evaluation
Conflict resolution
Problem solving
Inventory management
Schedule preparation
Staff management
Coaching and mentoring
Team leadership
Customer service
Performance evaluations
Task delegation
Recruiting and interviewing
Workforce management
Sales techniques
Employee onboarding
Disciplinary techniques
Work prioritization
Accomplishments
I have received multiple awards as a General manager at ESCO limited From manager of the year with a sales increase of $850,000.00 sales increase. as well as rookie manager of the year, team player for the region. As well as other multiple sales awards.
Certification
I have been certified various equipment operations from forklifts, various order pickers and pallet jacks.
Affiliations
I have 30+ years in the Retail/distribution field. I have succeeded Multiple areas of distribution From inventory control, equipment operation, various levels of management in receiving,shipping and receiving as well liquidation and consolidation. In the retail aspect I have held positions in operations,district training of both general managers and associates. Overseen Multiple stores as a area manager and have successfully ran a 4+million dollar and turned and turned a profit for that location as a General manager.