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James Wehn

Saint Clair Shores

Summary

Results-focused management professional offering 15 years of progressive leadership experience. Creating a high-potential workforce that demonstrates the creativity and drive that are critical to the financial and operational success of any company or project.

Focused Operations Manager, successful in territory and process improvement. Remains calm and poised, even in high-pressure situations. Leverages in-depth knowledge of industry trends and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and expansion.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Rent A Center Warehouse & Retail Store
Newport News
03.2014 - 09.2025
  • Oversaw program development to align with community needs and interests.
  • Coordinated events to boost community engagement and participation.
  • Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Trained staff to enhance service quality and foster teamwork.
  • Managed daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Recruited employees through interviews and orientations for new hires.
  • Developed strategies that increased sales revenue at the center.
  • Resolved customer-staff conflicts professionally, enhancing client relations.

Territory Manager Level 3

Sante Fe Natural Tobacco Company
Sante Fe
04.2009 - 02.2014

Developed strategic business plan for Virginia Beach/Richmond territory.

Executed incentive programs to increase profits.

Negotiated contracts and categories with territory retailers.

Managed 650 quarterly accounts requiring tailored strategic planning.

Achieved over 20% growth annually in a declining market.

Received multiple awards for growth, initiative, and executional excellence.

1st Class Petty Officer

U.S Navy
Multiple
05.1989 - 05.2009

Overview of Navy skill sets gained from multiple commands.


-Trained hundreds of peers and subordinates on logistics operations.

-Managed teams of over 100 professionals on average with excellent results in every command.

-Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments.

-Inventory management expert, including manual inventory, computer inventory, special item inventory and high value item inventory

-Supervised operation and organizational maintenance of weapons systems and specialized equipment.

-Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units.

-Oversaw the expenditure of $13,000,000 in operational funds on a daily basis.

-Monitored costs, timescales and resources used to achieve needed results.

-Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of all sensitive items and communication equipment.

- Job titles while on active duty, LPO MK45, LPO VLS #1 and #2, LPO 25MM est coast depot level repair facility, Chief armorer Naval Station Police precinct, LPO CWIS #1 and #2, LPO Strike Team #1,#2,#3.


Education

Some College (No Degree) - Military Based Technical Skills

MIlitary
States
01-2009

Certification - Leadership

Advanced Leadership
2006

Certification - Law

Law enforcement
1998

Certification - Leadership

Leadership
1992

High School Diploma -

Capac High School
Capac, MI
03-1988

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Staff development
  • Inventory control
  • Retail merchandising expertise
  • Data management
  • Extremely organized
  • Strong verbal communicator
  • Strategic account development
  • Program development
  • Event coordination
  • Safety compliance
  • Staff recruitment
  • Budget management
  • Strategic planning

Accomplishments

  • Over 25% Profit after allowances from 2015 to 2023
  • More than 30% Brand growth from 2010 to 2014 in my territory
  • Multiple Military awards Highest being Navy Accommodation Metal x3

Timeline

Manager

Rent A Center Warehouse & Retail Store
03.2014 - 09.2025

Territory Manager Level 3

Sante Fe Natural Tobacco Company
04.2009 - 02.2014

1st Class Petty Officer

U.S Navy
05.1989 - 05.2009

Certification - Leadership

Advanced Leadership

Certification - Law

Law enforcement

Certification - Leadership

Leadership

Some College (No Degree) - Military Based Technical Skills

MIlitary

High School Diploma -

Capac High School
James Wehn
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