Gary Anderson
Experienced Retail Manager
Coconut Creek
Summary
Successful Club Manager accomplished in running profitable, efficient businesses. Delivers stellar reputation and high customer satisfaction by empowering staff to maintain exceptional standards. Talented marketer and business problem-solver with hands-on leadership style.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Store director in training
Target
Sunrise
08.2025 - Current
- Led team in achieving operational excellence through effective staffing and training.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with team members to foster collaboration.
Club Manager
BJ’s
Miami Lakes
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained and supervised personnel in accordance with established guidelines.
- Coordinated weekly staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, promotions, and customer service initiatives.
- Ensured the safety of guests and employees through effective supervision of all areas of the club.
Store Manager
Walmart
Summerville
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed and budgeted a 120+ million dollar Supercenter.
- Store profit of 10 million by focusing on more efficient inventory management and performing financial planning and sales metric analysis.
- Developed and optimized store schedules for 300 + associates to meet expected coverage demands and maintain optimal service levels.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines.
- Supervised and led 13 Coaches and 1 Store Lead while overseeing performance and productivity of 300+associates.
- Oversaw all store operations while generating up to $ 11+ million in monthly sales.
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and trained 300+ associates and instituted mentoring program to develop skills, leadership and associate
Store Lead
Walmart
Las Vegas
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained and mentored new associates on customer service standards.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated product restocking efforts.
Pro-Service ASM
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Las Vegas
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Store Manager
Walmart
Charlotte
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed and budgeted a 80+ million dollar Supercenter.
- Store profit of 7 million by focusing on more efficient inventory management and performing financial planning and sales metric analysis.
- Developed and optimized store schedules for 300 + associates to meet expected coverage demands and maintain optimal service levels.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines.
- Supervised and led 11 assistant managers while overseeing performance and productivity of 300+ associates.
- Oversaw all store operations while generating up to $ 6+ million in monthly sales.
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and trained 300+ associates and instituted mentoring program to develop skills, leadership and associate excellence.
Store Manager
Walmart NHM
West Palm Beach
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Improved store status by implementing process improvements and identifying performance gaps for corrective action.
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.
- Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits.
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
Store Manager
Walmart
St. Augustine
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed and budgeted a 115 million dollar Supercenter
- Store profit of 9 million by focusing on efficient inventory management and performing financial planning and sales metric analysis.
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and trained 400+ associates and instituted mentoring program to develop skills, leadership and associate excellence.
- Oversaw all store operations while generating over $8.5 million in monthly sales.
- Reorganized sales floor to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility.
- Collaborated with People Lead to recruit and develop personnel and cultivate top performance.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Store Manager
Walmart
Dallas
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed and budgeted a 75+ million dollar Supercenter
- Built loyal customer base by delivering excellent service and stocking in-demand products.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Reduced process lags by effectively managed 250+ associates for productivity, efficiency and improvement.
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and trained 250+ associates and instituted mentoring program to develop skills, leadership and employee excellence.
- Oversaw all store operations while generating over $6 million in monthly sales.
- Contributed to merchandising ideas at team sales meetings to increase sales.
- Improved store status from market worst to best by implementing process improvements and identifying performance gaps for corrective action.
- Diminished total loss by 8% by implementing effective operational improvements.
- Coached and empowered employees by creating and sharing motivational vision plans.
Store Manager
Walmart
Chesapeake
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Manager and budgeted a 25 million dollar Neighborhood Market Store.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and trained 100 employees and instituted mentoring program to develop skills, leadership and employee excellence.
- Hired, trained, evaluated performance and enforced disciplinary actions for 100 associates.
- Implemented succession planning by training and developing 8 associates into leadership positions.
- Collaborated with visual merchandising team to develop strategies to drive profitability.
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
Store Co-Manager
Walmart
Virginia Beach
04.2009 - 03.2013
- Co-Manged a 115+ million dollar Supercenter.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Closely monitored customer behavior and purchasing preferences, offering constructive guidance to bolster services.
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
- Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
Virginia Beach
08.2007 - 04.2009
- Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Supervised Customer Service Manager in processing credit, debit, and cash payments to streamline sales.
- Closely monitored customer behavior and purchasing preferences, offering constructive guidance to bolster services.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify opportunity, develop timely solutions and create action plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV04.2001
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WVSkills
- Employee supervision and motivation
- Process improvements
- Root cause analysis
- Process improvement
- Outstanding communication skills
- Reliable
- Operational budgeting
- Team-oriented
- Staff training and development
- Customer service
Timeline
Store director in training
Target
08.2025 - Current
Club Manager
BJ’s
10.2024 - 08.2025
Store Manager
Walmart
08.2022 - 10.2024
Store Lead
Walmart
01.2022 - 08.2022
Pro-Service ASM
Lowe’s Home Improvement
09.2020 - 01.2022
Store Manager
Walmart
06.2019 - 09.2020
Store Manager
Walmart NHM
06.2017 - 06.2019
Store Manager
Walmart
06.2016 - 06.2017
Store Manager
Walmart
05.2015 - 06.2016
Store Manager
Walmart
04.2013 - 05.2015
Store Co-Manager
Walmart
04.2009 - 03.2013
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
08.2007 - 04.2009
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Alderson Broaddus University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Marshall University