Gary Williams III
District General Manager
Warren,MI
Summary
Dedicated District Manager with extensive experience directing operations, sales and staffing for numerous locations throughout area. Excellent record of success driving improvements and elevating public profile for brand resulting in increased revenue. Team leader with success guiding, coaching and motivating employees.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
District General Manager
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
Warren, MI
10.2023 - Current
- Creating effective sales strategies for increased revenue within the district.
- Delivered strong leadership, guidance, and training to store managers and staff.
- Implemented efficient operational procedures across all stores in the district.
- Ensured cost-effectiveness by managing store budgets and closely monitoring expenses.
- Analyzed financial data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Executed strategies to enhance customer interaction and involvement.
- Handled customer complaints efficiently, ensuring effective resolutions.
- Scheduled recurring sessions with store managers to evaluate effectiveness of operations.
- Identified and developed action plans to improve performance in underperforming stores.
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations and provided feedback when needed.
- Recruited, hired, trained, coached, motivated, evaluated and disciplined personnel.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures and standards of operation.
- Evaluated current business practices in order to recommend changes or improvements.
- Maintained a thorough understanding of market trends in order to capitalize on opportunities.
- Assessed staffing needs throughout the district in order to ensure adequate coverage.
- Collaborated with corporate headquarters on marketing campaigns tailored for the district.
- Created reports detailing key performance indicators across all stores.
- Participated in industry events and conferences in order to stay abreast of best practices.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
District General Manager
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
Columbus, OH
12.2021 - 10.2023
Interim District General Manager
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
Fargo, ND
03.2020 - 12.2021
Market Leader
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
Fargo, ND
02.2019 - 03.2020
Training Store General Manager
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
Fargo, ND
09.2017 - 02.2019
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County Campus
Libby, MT06-2001
Associate of Science - Vocational, Plumbing
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, IDAssociate of Science - Fire Science/Fire Fighting
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, IDAssociate of Science - Personal Training/Nutrition
Pinnacle Career Institute
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Business Development
- Marketing campaigns
- Sales Leadership
- Performance Improvement
- KPI Tracking
- Professionalism
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Training Management
- Recruitment
- Performance Improvements
- Budgeting and cost control
- Desktops, Laptops, and Mobile Devices
- Performance Evaluations
- Cross-functional team management
- Analytical Skills
- Change Management
- Goal Setting
- Calendar Management
- Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
Elite Achiever, Co-Chair PRG Group, Pet-council
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
District General Manager
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
10.2023 - Current
District General Manager
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
12.2021 - 10.2023
Interim District General Manager
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
03.2020 - 12.2021
Market Leader
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
02.2019 - 03.2020
Training Store General Manager
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
09.2017 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County Campus
Associate of Science - Vocational, Plumbing
North Idaho College
Associate of Science - Fire Science/Fire Fighting
North Idaho College
Associate of Science - Personal Training/Nutrition
Pinnacle Career Institute
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