Gregory Garris Sr

Many years experience as a

Store manager/Supervisor

13 years in Virginia a lot of years

Here in Michigan! I live 15 minutes away-

-I live at

10 mile & Pontiac Trail

Available any day & any time but

Sunday or Wednesday I need off why? church

• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
• Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
• Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
• Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
• Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
• Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
• Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
• Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.
• Spearheaded transition to remote work during global health crisis, ensuring business continuity and employee safety.
• Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
• Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
• Increased market share with strategic business development efforts, expanding into untapped markets.
• Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
• Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
• Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
• Conducted market research to identify customer needs and adjusted product offerings accordingly, increasing customer satisfaction.
• Developed and executed marketing strategies that effectively communicated brand values, increasing brand recognition.
• Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, cutting operational costs while maintaining quality of service.
• Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Enhanced product quality by instituting rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in fewer customer complaints.
• Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
• Streamlined project delivery processes, significantly reducing time to market for new product launches.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
• Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
• Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
• Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
• Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
• Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
• Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
• Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
• Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
• Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.