Kevin Adkins
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Accomplished Executive with experience in operations, P&L oversight, multi-channel product distribution, and marketing involving both start- up and growth organizations. Result-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in new market identification and strategic positioning for multi-million dollar organizations. Track record of increasing sales and growing bottom line while spearheading operational improvements to drive sales and reduce costs. Excel in dynamic, demanding environments while remaining pragmatic and focused.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Dollar General Corporation
Atlanta, GA
12.2012 - Current
- Managed all aspects of operations including staffing, team development, merchandising, loss prevention, and payroll control for twenty-store district
- Surged sales, service, employee productivity, and customer satisfaction rates while building a culture focus on the mission and value of the organization
- Administered HR policies practices, implemented workflow process and performance improvements, and protected company assets
- Increased average sales volume of a $40 million District by 200% within one year by revamping retail and sales strategies
- Identified and developed territory specific objectives and action plans that increased sales and payroll goals
- Provided weekly/monthly/quarterly sales analysis
- Expanded brand recognition by building relationships with local entities, such as property owners, territory governments, and charities
- Motivated and inspired direct reports and teams to ensure a positive learning environment and morale by implementing reward and recognition plans
- Implemented innovative sales and marketing programs that were designed to develop new business, expand profit margins, and increased market share
- Conducted daily, weekly conference calls/monthly manager's meeting; discussed sales/
- Marketing strategies and performance review for each location.
Chief Executive Officer
Georgia Doom
Macon, GA
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Lead operations and strategic direction with full responsibility for bottom line factors, including long range planning, and product management
- Provide cross-functional management of 3 Vice Presidents, COO, CFO, General Manager, and 60 employees
- Redefine organizational structure, overseen pricing decisions, and perform monthly financial evaluation of company results
- Created a more responsive and market driven organization resulting in s 1.2 million in sales
- Substantially improved sales while reducing staffing and operational cost by 22%
- Conceived innovative sales strategy that increased annual company revenue by 32%
- Captured extraordinary market share and results leading directly to joint ventures
- Increased revenue from zero to $550,000 in one year by expanding market share and establishing alliance initiatives
- Improved cash flow and enhanced profitability for the company after performing a strategic review and assessment of operations
- Generated an operational business plan and strategy for future success.
Area Construction Manager
Lane Construction
Griffin, GA
05.2008 - 11.2012
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites
- Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems
- Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs
Area Construction Manager- Internship
Quality Homes
Griffin , GA
11.2006 - 04.2008
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Developed solutions and strategies across customer industries by capitalizing on emerging trends.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Provided safety kits to construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Trained and promoted continued education for onsite crew members.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Valdosta State University
2008
BBA - Business Management
Valdosta State University
2006
Skills
- Maximize Production
- Meeting Projects Projections
- Key Partnership Development
- Tactical Market Planning
- Budget Sales Forecasting
- Reduce Budget Cost
- Risk Management
- Manage Payroll/Sub cost
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Georgia Doom
04.2017 - 05.2019
District Manager
Dollar General Corporation
12.2012 - Current
Area Construction Manager
Lane Construction
05.2008 - 11.2012
Area Construction Manager- Internship
Quality Homes
11.2006 - 04.2008
MBA - Business Management
Valdosta State University
BBA - Business Management
Valdosta State University
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