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Kirven Slade

Pinehurst,NC

Summary

Attentive assistant store manager offering almost 30 years working in retail sales industry. Focused and enthusiastic demeanor with strong background building successful teams. Proven track record for creating positive working and shopping environments.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement
Southern Pines, NC
04.2010 - 10.2024
  • Developed strategies for increasing store profitability by analyzing financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks, as well as ensuring follow-through.
  • Managed the following departments: Commercial sales, Lumber and Building Materials, Hardware, Millwork, Paint, Flooring, Home Decor, Blinds and Wallpaper, Plumbing, Electrical, Inside and Outside Garden, Front End Operations, and Delivery.

Woodworking

Self Employed Services
Pinehurst, North Carolina
05.2007 - 06.2010
  • Operated woodworking machinery such as saws, routers, planers, jointers and sanders to cut and shape wood pieces.
  • Conducted regular inspections of woodworking machinery to ensure proper function.

Assistant Store Manager

The Home Depot Inc
Apex, North Carolina
04.1995 - 04.2007
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
  • Developed strategies for increasing store profitability by analyzing financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks.

Petty Officer Second Class

US Navy
Charleston , SC
01.1984 - 01.1992
  • Assisted in the training and development of junior personnel.
  • Supervised daily operations on board the vessel.
  • Conducted maintenance checks on all equipment and systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
08-1990

High School Diploma -

The O’Neal School
Southern Pines, NC
06-1980

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Driving in stock condition
  • Merchandising
  • Department Oversight
  • Records Management
  • Loss Prevention
  • Proper zoning and maintenance

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement
04.2010 - 10.2024

Woodworking

Self Employed Services
05.2007 - 06.2010

Assistant Store Manager

The Home Depot Inc
04.1995 - 04.2007

Petty Officer Second Class

US Navy
01.1984 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Campbell University

High School Diploma -

The O’Neal School
Kirven Slade