Jeffrey Gawel
Dunedin,FL
Summary
Leader and manager dedicated to continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Results and goal orientated in process improvement, change management, and problem resolution. Proven track record of dedicated and exceptional performance in managing a 12 store retail chain.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Sunshine Ace Hardware
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Managed all day to day operations of 38,000 square foot hardware store
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Increased annual sales from 4.7 million to 7 million
- Increased customer engagement scores by 20%
Inventory Planner/Buyer
Sunshine Ace Hardware
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Oversaw successful inventory reduction project.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Completed monthly inventory audits at 7 locations.
Vice President
Vision Ace Hardware
01.2011 - 09.2015
- Managed daily operations of 12 store retail hardware company of 250+ employees with $37 million in annual sales
- Developed and implemented marketing and advertising plan for over 50 Ace Hardware stores in Florida and Alabama
- Worked directly with vendors to achieve proper product mix and maximize sales
- Formulated custom business plans for incoming store managers
- Responsible for 12 individual store budgets as well as overall corporate budget
Director of Operations
Vision Ace Hardware
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed all day to day operations of multi-store hardware chain
- Spearheaded growth of company from 6 to 10 stores, helped scout locations, design store layouts, order opening stock orders and hire staff
- Increased companywide sales from $17 million to $27 million annually
- Prepared program operating budgets, budget reports and other financial performance reports
Store Manager
Vision Ace Hardware
04.1999 - 01.2006
- Managed all day to day operations of 30,000 square foot hardware store
- Increased store sales from $2.7 million to $4.7 million annually
- Implemented employee training program to achieve high standard of customer service and product knowledge
Education
No Degree - Mathematics
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Effective leader
- Customer-oriented
- Multi-operations management
- Vendor sourcing and negotiations
- Recruitment and talent development
- Budgeting and finance
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Advertising and marketing
Affiliations
- Dunedin Chamber of Commerce board member 2007-2015
- Dunedin Chamber of Commerce treasurer 2010-2012
- Dunedin Kiwanis Club member 1992-2015
Timeline
Store Manager
Sunshine Ace Hardware
05.2018 - 05.2023
Inventory Planner/Buyer
Sunshine Ace Hardware
12.2016 - 05.2018
Vice President
Vision Ace Hardware
01.2011 - 09.2015
Director of Operations
Vision Ace Hardware
01.2006 - 01.2011
Store Manager
Vision Ace Hardware
04.1999 - 01.2006
No Degree - Mathematics
University of South Florida
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