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Kip Wells

Russellville

Summary

Enthusiastic professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Business/Financial metrics and strategies, Asset Protection, Employee Training, and Employee/Customer Relations. Certified training in Interviewing Techniques and Effectively Managing employees. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales and Logistics Director

Franklin Homes
04.2023 - Current


  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.

Asset Protection Investigator

Hibbett Sports
01.2014 - 04.2023
  • Assisted Regional Vice-Presidents, District Sales Managers and Store Managers with controlling shrink and human resource related responsibilities in over 210 locations at over $260 million in volume
  • Implemented money-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems both internally and externally
  • Selected by upper management as project lead on multiple new initiatives including inventory management and business reporting tools
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and interviews of over 1,300 employees
  • Identified, reported and resolved safety issues, inventory shortages, cash handling concerns and theft
  • Represented company in court proceedings to offer testimony and support

Buyer

Hibbett Sports
05.2004 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw $13 million budget and all purchasing needs for Hibbett in designated department
  • Standardized quarterly reporting and analysis to CEO, CFO, and Chief Merchants
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders
  • Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
  • Represented company at national and regional trade shows

General Manager

Hibbett Sports
06.1998 - 05.2004
  • Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels

Skills

  • Project manager supervision
  • Managerial skills with effectiveness and organization
  • Asset Protection/Loss Prevention
  • Fraudulent activities investigations
  • Customer service
  • Cost reduction

Certification

Wicklander and Zulawski-November 2018

Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI)

Chicago, IL

Dale Carnegie-February 2009

Birmingham, AL

Northwest Shoals Community College-December 1998

Business Management

Muscle Shoals, AL

Russellville High School-May 1994

High School Diploma

Timeline

Sales and Logistics Director

Franklin Homes
04.2023 - Current

Asset Protection Investigator

Hibbett Sports
01.2014 - 04.2023

Buyer

Hibbett Sports
05.2004 - 01.2014

General Manager

Hibbett Sports
06.1998 - 05.2004

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