Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Joey Lankford

Springfield,Missouri

Summary

Accomplished Store Director at Diventures and former Petty Officer Second Class in the US Navy, adept in sales leadership and people management. Spearheaded initiatives to surpass targets, enhance brand awareness, and foster interdepartmental collaboration, significantly improving store profitability and mission success rates. Skilled in vendor relationship development and staff leadership, consistently achieving high employee retention and operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Director

Diventures
11.2019 - Current
  • Exceeded company targets consistently through proactive monitoring of KPIs and execution of corrective action plans when needed.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for growth and development.
  • Collaborated with other Store Directors on regional initiatives aimed at increasing brand presence in local markets.
  • Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
  • Improved employee retention rates by creating a positive work environment that fostered teamwork and camaraderie among staff members.
  • Developed and managed annual budgets to optimize store profitability while maintaining high-quality standards.

Petty Officer Second Class

United States Navy, USN
11.2012 - 03.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and improve communication within the unit.
  • Coordinated logistics support for deployment readiness operations, ensuring all necessary resources were available when needed.
  • Provided exemplary leadership during high-stress situations, resulting in successful completion of critical missions.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on equipment, extending its lifespan and guaranteeing optimal performance during operations.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication by establishing clear channels for information sharing between units.
  • Assisted in planning and executing mission objectives, contributing to overall mission success.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO
05.2019

Skills

    Sales Leadership

    Vendor relationship development

    Brand Awareness

    Staff Leadership

    Store operations

    People Management

    Inventory Control

    Revenue Generation

Timeline

Store Director

Diventures
11.2019 - Current

Petty Officer Second Class

United States Navy, USN
11.2012 - 03.2019

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Ozarks Technical Community College
Joey Lankford