Garland Cole
Citrus Springs,FL
Summary
Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Doller General
09.2009 - Current
- Managed inventory control, cash control, store opening and closing procedures.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Store Training Manager for Dollar General covering 3 Districts.
Platoon Sergeant
South Carolina Army National Guard
02.2003 - 02.2016
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Trained 45 Soldiers in tactical operations, responsible for weapons systems for 45 soldiers and their personal equipment,
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
10.1987 - 02.2003
- Provided thorough reports to superiors regarding squad's activities on patrol.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1.5 million in equipment.
- Supervised engine crew and reviewed completed work for accuracy, safety and quality.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Inspected weapons for proper cleanliness and functionality and identified parts for repair
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Teacher Education
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC06.2016
Associate of Science - Education
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC02.2014
Skills
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Atlassian JIRA
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Sales Expertise
- Product Merchandising
- Staff Management
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Store Manager
Doller General
09.2009 - Current
Platoon Sergeant
South Carolina Army National Guard
02.2003 - 02.2016
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
10.1987 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Arts - History Teacher Education
Francis Marion University
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Francis Marion University
Associate of Science - Education
Technical College of The Lowcountry
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