John Porter
Washington,Utah
Summary
Accomplished Regional Vice President and Officer of the Company with a proven track record of success. Strong background in strategic planning, managing multiple priorities, detail execution, and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to building teams and growing the bottom line.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President, Officer of the Company
JOANN
Hudson, OH
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Supervised a high powered team of district managers to drive top line sales while improving overall company profit
- Pioneered a new developmental leadership position to ensure internal leaders could excel in the district manager role
- As an Officer of the company provided support and guidance to cross functional teams from the corporate office
- Developed the next set of company leaders including a future peer RVP, district managers, and a bench of store managers
- Championed company initiatives and strategies to ensure strong success
- Led the organization in many key performance indicators over the years of service
District Manager
JOANN
08.2011 - 02.2019
- Drove all metrics to exceed company expectations including sales, profit, service, retention, shrink, and customer acquisition
- Supervised 20 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Trained 23 new district managers and did skill gap training for multiple existing district managers to improve performance
- Participated in a Process and Culture task force to guide the company in leading the field through company change with processes, standards, and future focuses
Store Manager
JOANN
07.2007 - 08.2011
- Drove all Key Performance Indicators including sales, profit, service, shrink, and audits
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Developed multiple leaders for the company across various job titles
- Led multiple remodel projects across the company in various stores resulting in a new footprint of store, higher sales, and increased customer satisfaction
Assistant Store Manager
JOANN
08.2003 - 07.2007
- Opened multiple new locations and excelled in various assistant manager roles (Receiving, Merchandising, Operations)
- Trained and developed numerous assistant managers and supervisors across the Utah/Nevada district
- Ensured flawless execution of all company programs and initiatives
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT08.2005
Skills
- Focused Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Reporting Tools
- Operational Efficiency
- Recruiting and Hiring
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Regional Vice President, Officer of the Company
JOANN
02.2019 - 09.2023
District Manager
JOANN
08.2011 - 02.2019
Store Manager
JOANN
07.2007 - 08.2011
Assistant Store Manager
JOANN
08.2003 - 07.2007
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Brigham Young University
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