Jim Bowe
Concord,CA
Summary
Accomplished Assistant General Manager at Costco, adept in staff management and technical ability, Known for enhancing operational efficiency and fostering employee growth, with a proven track record in improving processes and mentoring staff to promotions. Skilled in inventory control and operations management, consistently meeting company standards for excellence. Versatile Assistant General Manager with 23 years of experience overseeing daily warehouse operations. Decisive planner and analytical problem solver with skill in managing teams to meet objectives. Personable and collaborative demeanor demonstrated through excellent communication and willingness to apply team feedback to resolve challenges.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Costco #663
04.2021 - Current
AGM overseeing Fresh Departments
- Heavily engaged in all aspects of Meat, Bakery, Deli and Food Court operations and warehouse as a whole.
- Monitor and control payroll, D&D and pursue all sales opportunities while ensuring Company standards for sanitation, safety and efficiency and are consistently followed.
- Developed 2 new managers to consistently improve their dept efficiency, product standards and profitability.
AGM
Costco Business Center #823
02.2014 - 04.2021
- Oversaw Merchandising, Maintenance, Receiving and Front End.
- Oversaw Delivery Operations including Picking and Fleet with up to 85 routes per day, 90+ truck drivers and 125 Picking employees and 6 managers.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
AGM
Costco Gilroy #760
04.2012 - 02.2015
- Managed Fresh and Ancillary Departments
- Ensured Company standards met on daily basis.
- Developed and mentored managers, supervisors and employees to achieve excellence every day.
- Worked with Regional Ancillary and Fresh Dept Managers to ensure standards maintained and maximize sales and profit.
AGM
Costco San Jose #148
11.2004 - 04.2012
- AGM over Merchandising, Ancillary and Administration during various rotations.
AGM
Costco Salinas
11.2003 - 11.2004
- AGM over Merchandising
AGM
Costco Vacaville #694
09.2002 - 11.2003
AGM over Merchandising and Fresh Depts
- Oversaw opening of the warehouse from construction through several months of operation.
AGM
Costco Cal Expo #471
08.2001 - 09.2002
AGM over Ancillary and Fresh Depts
- Newly promoted AGM
Merchandising Manager
Costco Cal Expo
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Newly promoted Merchandising Manager
- Quickly became known for ability to know and understand detailed sales information for most items and use that knowledge to effectively Merchandise the building.
- Improved merchandising, cleanliness and efficiency
- Able to effectively manage employees in union environment
Hardlines Manager
Costco Modesto #661 (relo)
07.2000 - 08.2000
Foods Manager
Costco Modesto #26
05.1998 - 05.1999
- Foods manager-opened relocation of warehouse #26
Non Foods Manager
Costco Modesto #26
05.1996 - 05.1998
- Oversaw Center and Hardlines
Stocker/Forklift Driver
Costco Modesto #26
05.1990 - 05.1996
Skills
- Staff Management-adept at managing a diverse staff Skilled at teaching tailored to individual personalities and abilities
- Inventory Control-Effectively oversaw many Whse and Fresh Department inventories
- Operations Management- As AGM I oversee every aspect of warehouse operations with heavy involvement in member and personnel issues
- Staff Development-multiple employees under my supervision have been promoted to supervisor, dept manager and AGM and continue to thrive at Costco
- Employee Relations-I can adeptly handle all employee issue, seldom needing assistance in resolving concerns
- Food safety and sanitation- I ensure Costco standards are met through consistent involvement
- Effective leader-My staff and employees feel comfortable approaching me with any issue I approach every encounter as an opportunity to build trust and rapport
- Budget Expertize- I write the warehouse budget, monitor fiscal performance and oversee payroll with involvement by my fellow AGM's and Warehouse Manager
- Process Improvement- I am highly analytical and am always looking for ways to improve processes and efficiency I love to learn new processes improve our business
- I am extremely tech savvy I converted our warehouse to the digital HIPPA log, taking a blank template and optimizing ease of use through data validation and a java script extension to automate creation I developed a "starter pack" of all necessary files for 1 year of logs to assist multiple warehouses to convert to digital and instructed AGM's on its use I have shared this with 3 warehouses and expect this to grow as word spreads Created a powerful HIPPA log using Google sheets that accurately tracks cashier and Member Service CA's by day, week, period and year with superior searchability, data summary and measures to reduce data entry errors This was shared to the entire region
Hang Gliding, Hiking
I have been hang gliding since 2008. I earned my Advanced Pilot Rating and have flown a variety of locations in California and Nevada. I love pretty much anything outdoors and enjoy hiking as much as I possibly can.
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Costco #663
04.2021 - Current
AGM
Costco Business Center #823
02.2014 - 04.2021
AGM
Costco Gilroy #760
04.2012 - 02.2015
AGM
Costco San Jose #148
11.2004 - 04.2012
AGM
Costco Salinas
11.2003 - 11.2004
AGM
Costco Vacaville #694
09.2002 - 11.2003
AGM
Costco Cal Expo #471
08.2001 - 09.2002
Merchandising Manager
Costco Cal Expo
08.2000 - 08.2001
Hardlines Manager
Costco Modesto #661 (relo)
07.2000 - 08.2000
Foods Manager
Costco Modesto #26
05.1998 - 05.1999
Non Foods Manager
Costco Modesto #26
05.1996 - 05.1998
Stocker/Forklift Driver
Costco Modesto #26
05.1990 - 05.1996