John Regalado
Pingree Grove,Illinois
Summary
Professional, successful, and results orientated Club Manager. Respected and known for effective people management and talent development as well as achieving strong results, supporting company goals and objectives. 20 years of decisive leadership experience by driving sales, identifying and minimizing financial risk, lowering shrink, and achieving company initiatives. Exceptional strong organizational skills, cross-functioning relationships, thrive in deadline-driven environment, complete assignments with accuracy and attention to detail and ability to interact effectively with individuals on all authority levels in both business and public sectors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Club Manager
Sam’s Club
Crystal Lake, IL
01.2019 - Current
- Awarded Club of the Year consecutively in 2021, 2022, 2023 and recognized as regional club of the year 2023
- Achieved 100% plan by regularly reviewing financial statements and monitoring performance against budget goals.
- Identified areas for improvement by analyzing data trends and implemented effective process changes that yielded remarkable results - a 12.5% growth in membership and an impressive penetration rate of over 56.6%.
Fresh Assistant Manager
Sam’s Club
Addison, IL
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Increased total Fresh sales by 7.86% totaling $972K with an index of 106% to plan for FY 18
- Implemented total club involvement on growing Fresh foot traffic resulting in leading the market at 7.72% vs
- The goal of 1.28% for FY 18
- Created a heightened environment for food safety and sanitation with key focus on associate ownership, FSA & Spark 100% for FY 18
- MX voices 108.3% to target for overall fresh satisfaction exceeding the market average of 102% for FY 18
- Provided market support during the selection process for the FMM by hosting weekly conference calls, developing holiday market plans and supporting my peers.
Membership and Service Manager
Sam’s Club
Gurnee, IL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Elevated Membership Performance in the club by creating an environment of ownership and support for achieving company goals
- Influenced and empowered associates to drive results by providing training & support, recognition to celebrate the small wins and building commitment
- Created processes to improve club performance on Plus, resulting in +3900 in a five month time frame resulting in #1 in the Market at 24.0 pd LTD
- Focused on talent and development in the Market by actively mentoring others, touring to teach with team leaders and providing cross training opportunities to elevate their experience and builds a talent pipeline.
Fresh Assistant Manager
Sam’s Club
Evanston, IL
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Increased total fresh sales by $443,933 for FY 14
- Consistently improved fresh penetration month after month resulting in a 16.43% sales penetration
- Improved operational execution and merchandise standards in all fresh departments
- Improved sanitation, standards and service in all fresh areas
- Promoted two high potential team leads to management
- Planned and executed MS Rally and check presentation for market 13 to the national multiple sclerosis society.
Grocery Produce Assistant Manager
Sam’s Club
Evanston, IL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed Food Safety, Rotation and Sanitation Guidelines
- Oversaw Grocery sales floor and planned all transitions and features to maximize sales
- Improved Produce standards and processes to ensure quality, daily freshness and rotation
- Promoted one high potential team lead to management
- Worked with buyers and replenishment team to aggressively go after and feature items, ex
- Club of the community items.
Skills
- Market Analysis
- Budgeting / Profit & Loss
- Member Service
- Leaderships and Mentoring
- Change Management
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Presentation
- Performance Management
- Facility Management
- Budget Control
- Time Management
- Team building
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Club Manager
Sam’s Club
01.2019 - Current
Fresh Assistant Manager
Sam’s Club
01.2016 - 01.2019
Membership and Service Manager
Sam’s Club
01.2014 - 01.2016
Fresh Assistant Manager
Sam’s Club
01.2013 - 01.2014
Grocery Produce Assistant Manager
Sam’s Club
01.2012 - 01.2013