Oversees loading and unloading, ensuring maintenance of all vehicles
Ensures all operations are in compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations
Establishes positive relations for drivers, personnel and customers
Analyzed scheduling and routing procedures as well as statistical and routine reports for operation along with customer service to ensure that all customers are satisfied.
Store Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
Wilmington, NC
02.2023 - 08.2023
Operations
Hire, develop and train new associates and supervisors
Daily focus on customer obsession and merchandising to enhance sales and customer experience.
Grocery Manager
Lowes Foods, LLC
Wilmington, NC
09.2021 - 02.2023
Oversee all facets of center store and grocery inventory, displays and DSD vendors
Responsible for directing and training grocery team members
Also Manager on duty responsible for all store functions and departments when acting in this capacity.
Field Agent
Knights of Columbus
Wilmington, NC
05.2019 - 03.2021
Ensure our members and their families our financial protected with the various life products offered by the Knights of Columbus insurance program.
District Manager
Dollar General
Wilmington, NC
03.2018 - 05.2019
Oversee all facets of store sales and operations for 18 stores ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction, sales, shrink, profits
Team development and recruiting.
District Manager
Leonard's Aluminum Buildings and Truck Accessories
Wilmington, NC
02.2017 - 11.2017
Responsible for sales and profitability of 3 Stores in Eastern, NC as well as inspiring building the self-confidence of every team member
Market business through media channels, shows, festivals and promotions
Build Internal and external customer relationships to enhance market growth in region
Recruit and develop management and sales team
Market business through media channels, shows, festivals and shoes.
District Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Wilmington, NC
01.2003 - 09.2016
Inspired and lead a team of 14-18 General Managers to helping our DIY and Commercial customers succeed
Build and develop the team of 200-250 Team members
Responsible for growing the business and profitability with integrity, as well as Inspiring and building the self-confidence of our Store Team members
Accountable for District and 14 stores P&L results.
Store Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Raleigh-Durham, NC
03.1994 - 01.2003
In charge of building a successful team to achieve our sales, profitability and service goals
Managed store with annual sales of $2-$4 Million
Responsible for all areas of store operations, meet and exceed goals and team member retention.
Storekeeper II
U.S. Navy
Various, USA
08.1986 - 01.1994
Worked various Supply Corp duties including Retail store manager, financial and accounting, expediting and overseas detail support, supervised supply office.
Assistant Produce Manager/Grocery Manager
Navy Construction Battalion
Christiansburg, VA
04.1981 - 11.1985
Responsible for maintaining inventory levels and product presentation as well as maintain a high level of customer service and satisfaction.
Education
High school or equivalent - Government Supply and Logistics
Storekeeper A School
Christiansburg, VA
06.1986
Skills
Staff Management
Project Management
Marketing Analytics
Budgeting and Allocation
Strategic Marketing
Promotional Events
Microsoft Office
Corporate Communication
Performance Evaluations
Distribution Management
Team Management
Logistics Oversight
Military Service
United States Navy, E5
Timeline
Marketing Manager
UST Select
08.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
02.2023 - 08.2023
Grocery Manager
Lowes Foods, LLC
09.2021 - 02.2023
Field Agent
Knights of Columbus
05.2019 - 03.2021
District Manager
Dollar General
03.2018 - 05.2019
District Manager
Leonard's Aluminum Buildings and Truck Accessories
02.2017 - 11.2017
District Manager
Advance Auto Parts
01.2003 - 09.2016
Store Manager
Advance Auto Parts
03.1994 - 01.2003
Storekeeper II
U.S. Navy
08.1986 - 01.1994
Assistant Produce Manager/Grocery Manager
Navy Construction Battalion
04.1981 - 11.1985
High school or equivalent - Government Supply and Logistics