Jermaine Lee
Keller,TX
Summary
Actively seeking a positions as Regional Sales Manager. Achievements include building the See's brand in multiple states. Optimizing procedures and increasing profits. Mentoring employees to develop top-performing team leaders in a motivating environment. Skillful at establishing strategic approaches, finding new customers and expanding territories to maximize revenue. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
District Sales Manager
See's Candies
TX, OK, NM
09.2012 - Current
- Collaborated closely with other district managers to share best practices, learnings, and drive overall success of the organization.
- Improved team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies for the district.
- Exceeded annual sales targets through strategic planning, territory optimization, and customer relationship building.
Area Manager
See's Candies
TX & OK
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
Operations District Manager
Kodak
Dallas, TX
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Administer photography operations in 3 major theme parks, 1 water parks, and 1 themed hotel
- (Gaylord Texan)
- Administer photography operations in 3 major theme parks, 1 water parks, and 1 themed restaurant on the West Coast and manage special event photography including movie premiers ensuring to achieve business objectives
- Initiate effort to increase company sales by implementing various programs and contest
- Coordinate with Director of Operations in regards with organizational issues including operations, staffing, and equipment needs to provide appropriate solutions
- Drive business through managers to exceed budgets within labor budgets without diminishing quality
- Efficiently maintain staffing at necessary levels and organize staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage for organization enhancement
- Collaborate with 6 site managers and 20 assistant managers and train management staff for performance development
- Review sales and provide appropriate changes to product mix to strengthen business operations
- Develop and establish close business relationships with account partners
- Plan and organize celebrations for employees to enhance motivation and job performance
- Verify and approve all new hire paperwork to be sent to human resources department
- Ensure to provide accurate payroll and meet California labor laws
- Maintain sufficient inventory at the site to accommodate demand
Operations Manager
Kodak
Disney, Universal, Magic Mountain, Legoland
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Provided direction to 75+ member teams, Implementing sales strategies, Resource management, Schedules and goals
- Implemented plans to optimize staff training in support of the organizational goals for multiple locations, Assessed daily activities and processes: Created and presented weekly reports with recommendations to senior executives
- Versed in ADP, Kronos, and Excel
- Assisted in the development of the Kodak (EIS) orientation video Functional in administering the business by creating labor grids for enough coverage
Operations Supervisor
Freeze Frame Knotts Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Sales driver in daily operations
- Photographer and cashier
- Developed and implemented Employee of the Month program for all merchandise locations in the park
- Coordinated diversity events for organizational efficiency and development
Education
Surgical Tech Certificate -
Newbridge College
01.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Docusign
- Advanced Excel Functions
- Microsoft Outlook
- Teams
- Workday
- ADP
- Kronos
Accomplishments
- 24' Awarded highest sales increase.
- 24' All shops up in sales, transactions, & pounds.
- 23' Awarded highest increase to transaction count.
- 22' Awarded highest sales increase
- 22' Opened 5 temp shops
- 18' Trained Arizona DSM
- 2012-2015 opened 10 new shops
Timeline
District Sales Manager
See's Candies
09.2012 - Current
Area Manager
See's Candies
04.2012 - 09.2012
Operations District Manager
Kodak
02.2011 - 04.2012
Operations Manager
Kodak
01.2004 - 01.2009
Operations Supervisor
Freeze Frame Knotts Berry Farm
01.1998 - 01.2004
Surgical Tech Certificate -
Newbridge College