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Gabriel Ward

Gabriel Ward

Powhatan,VA

Summary

Successful Manager with over 12 years of demonstrated ability in delivering results. Effective leader with proven history of solutions-oriented problem-solving and team building. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Adept at creating relationships with organizational leaders in order to support key business initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Team Leader

Target
Charlottesville, VA
10.2016 - Current
  • Oversees Logistics Operations including: Backroom Warehouse Data Integrity, Online Order Fulfillment, Salesfloor Replenishment, Vendor Relationships, Price Accuracy, Hiring and Payroll at $80M location
  • Planning and executing monthly workload to support business priorities and delegate resources appropriately
  • Delegating, supervising, and following up on tasks to ensure company metrics are being achieved
  • Conducting safety inspections and leading regulatory visits
  • Leading store huddles and team leader meetings to set expectations and promote an inclusive culture
  • Delivering feedback through coaching in the moment and quarterly/yearly performance evaluations
  • Developing and promoting leaders, bringing depth and experience to the organization

District Manager

Capital Teas
Charlottesville, VA
08.2014 - 09.2016
  • Oversaw several new store openings for start-up company
  • Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Supervised 6 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
  • Setting goals for the staff, developing organizational capability, and modeling how my team works together to achieve the company’s goals for the store
  • Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
  • Coordinated with other district managers to actualize strategies for improving performance and growing circulation volumes and sales.
  • Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.

Store Manager

Hibbett Sports
Richmond, VA
01.2010 - 07.2014
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.

Sales Representative

Hickory Farms
Richmond, VA
01.2005 - 01.2009

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA

Skills

  • Business Leadership
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Recruitment and Training
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Handling Complaints and Inquiries
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Process Improvement Initiatives

References

Les Winder

Executive Team Leader

Target

540.705.4349


Ty Whidbee

District Sales Manager

Hibbett Sports

205.835.7183

Timeline

Executive Team Leader

Target
10.2016 - Current

District Manager

Capital Teas
08.2014 - 09.2016

Store Manager

Hibbett Sports
01.2010 - 07.2014

Sales Representative

Hickory Farms
01.2005 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Emory & Henry College

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

Emory & Henry College

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