Jim Birr
Crowley,TX
Summary
Highly effective management professional emphasizing innovation and creativity in solving complex problems. Energetic and results-focused with success in developing and leading diverse teams to achieve outstanding results. Enjoy inspiring and motivating staff. Highly focused on the employees and customers experience. Dedicated in putting in the time to get the best results possible.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Atwoods Ranch & Home
Crowley, TX
02.2018 - Current
- Managed, hired and developed top talent to strengthen workflow and productivity.
- Oversaw employee scheduling and payroll processing to guide operations.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Delivered positive results by controlling the monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
Store Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
Granbury, TX
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed staff of [140] sales associates, [8] team leaders and [3] assistant managers.
- Ensure all corporate merchandising standards were maintained daily (including resets,price integrity, zone recovery.
- Drive and Inspire sales and service culture
- Enable and promote an inclusive team and working environment
- Address all operational issues,making changes and corrections as necessary
- Communicate with and motivate employees throughout the store
Administrative Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
Fort Worth, TX
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Oversee all front and back-end operations of the store
- Handled customer complaints and employee issues
- Oversee register and cash office controls
- Supervise and motivated employees
- Preformed weekly and monthly operational audits
- Handled opening and closing of store.
Operations Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
Burleson, TX
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Oversee full range of retail management responsibilities
- Handled merchandising and inventory controls
- Oversee sales floor and front/back-end operations
- Motivated and Inspired employees
- Oversee interviewing and hiring of staff
Sales Manger
Lowes Home Improvement
Euless & Arlington, Tx
07.2004 - 04.2008
- Supervised a sales force of [11] sales specialist & [100] sales associates.
- Coordinated special & promotional events
- Trained and Mentored sales team
- Multiple sales specialist in top 25 in region
Sales Specialist Flooring
Lowes Home Improvement
Fort Worth, TX
04.2000 - 07.2004
- Set up new accounts, established customer credit, and set up payment methods.
- Prioritized daily workflows, including all inbound calls, quotes and sales-related inquiries.
- Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.
- Exceeded targeted sales goals by over [18] % for 4 years.
- Top 25 Specialist in the Region and Top 4 in the Market 4 years straight.
Education
Store Management Leadership - Management and Leadership
Lowe's Store Management
Raleigh, NC06.2015
Lowe's Management Style of leading - Management
Lowe's Management Traning Program
Ft Worth Tx 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Antioch High School
Antioch, IL1984
Skills
- Oversee 140 employees and schedules
- Making sound business decisions for the store and company
- 13 years in Retail Management
- Over 19 years of Sales Experience
- 17 years of Retail Merchandising
- Oversee a 34 million year store
- Complex Problem Solving
- Interviewing and Hiring Staff
- Sales and Marketing
- Building Community Relationships
- Computer Skills
Name
TX,jbluvslb01@sbcglobal.net,8172396222,76036,Crowley,4124 Glen Abbey Drive
Timeline
Store Manager
Atwoods Ranch & Home
02.2018 - Current
Store Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
07.2015 - 09.2017
Administrative Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
07.2012 - 07.2015
Operations Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
07.2008 - 06.2012
Sales Manger
Lowes Home Improvement
07.2004 - 04.2008
Sales Specialist Flooring
Lowes Home Improvement
04.2000 - 07.2004
Store Management Leadership - Management and Leadership
Lowe's Store Management
Lowe's Management Style of leading - Management
Lowe's Management Traning Program
High School Diploma -
Antioch High School