Lane Tester
Fleetwood,NC
Summary
I bring 25+ years of proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills for retail sales, technical support. I am known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. I am also committed to leveraging these qualities to drive success, executing and contribute to
execute diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of various systems and equipment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Merchandiser
Jacent
Cinnaminson, New Jersey, United States
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained strong vendor relationships to facilitate timely product replenishment and promotional support
- Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays
Transit Bus & Paratransit Driver
AppalCart
Boone, North Carolina, United States
10.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely and safe transportation for passengers with disabilities and elderly individuals
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules, route assignments, and passenger requirements as needed to maintain quality of service
- Operated transit buses safely through various routes, ensuring timely arrivals and departures
Evening Manager
Food Lion
Boone, North Carolina, United States
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised evening operations to ensure efficient workflow and optimal team performance.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, maintaining high satisfaction levels
- Fostered a supportive work environment that encouraged teamwork while empowering individual employees
General Manager
A Cleaner World
Boone, North Carolina, United States
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversaw daily cleaning operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety compliance
- Managed budgets effectively, tracking expenses and making necessary adjustments to maintain fiscal responsibility
- Maintained adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and placed orders to conserve stock levels
Store Manager
Office Depot Inc
Sheboygan, WI
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Led daily store operations to ensure optimal customer service and efficient workflow
- Managed inventory levels and implemented replenishment strategies to reduce stock shortages
- Trained and mentored team members on sales techniques and product knowledge
Store Manager
Dollar General
Vilas, NC
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Oversaw cash management processes, ensuring accuracy in register operations and financial reporting
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees
- Expedited product restocking during peak hours to minimize empty shelf spaces and maximize sales opportunities
Operations Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
Banner Elk, NC
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficient workflow
- Managed resources effectively to avoid unnecessary delivery delays
- Managed a team of customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Denver, NC
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Advised customers on appropriate parts selection based on their specific needs and vehicle requirements
- Managed daily operations of the auto parts department, maintaining efficiency across all tasks
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy of on-hand parts & accessories
Zone Manager
RGIS Inventory
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Led audit teams to evaluate and report accuracy of product on-hands for contracted companies
- Worked effectively in fast-paced and deadline-driven environment that required 3-50 person inventory count teams for a (4) state territory
- Hired, tailored learning and delivered technical training programs for new hires
District Manager
Family Dollar
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw daily operations across multi-unit locations to ensure support company policies and standards and drive sales
- Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives aimed at maximizing profitability while maintaining high standards of quality across the district
District Manager
GameStop
Lansing, MI
08.2012 - 03.2018
- Led sales and operational company strategies across (15) multiple locations to drive video game sales, trades and customer satisfaction
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives
- Coordinated complex travel itineraries for daily store visits, territory & corporate meetings, ensuring store execution of new initiatives and drive sales and customer satisfaction
Sales Manager
Best Buy
Roanoke, VA
07.2000 - 07.2012
- Led sales department supervisor team to achieve revenue growth and new technology sales
- Executed training of product knowledge and sales techniques
- Fostered strong relationships with customers, enhancing customer loyalty, branding and retention
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina, United States08-1995
Diploma -
Watauga High School
Boone, North Carolina, United States06-1987
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- In-store support
- Brand presentations
- Customer service
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Sales support
- Staff training
- Multitasking Abilities
- Hand and power tool operation
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
MECP Certification (2002)
LANGUAGES
English - Fluent
HONORS & AWARDS
District 145 Roadshop SM Quarter MVP (1997), D145 #1 Roadshop sales FY1997, D42 SIM Q3&Q4 Sales MVP (445), 1st district in BB with Sales & Installers with 100% MECP, D42 Media Achievers (2004), D42 Partner MVP (2005)
Timeline
Retail Merchandiser
Jacent
09.2025 - Current
Transit Bus & Paratransit Driver
AppalCart
10.2024 - Current
Evening Manager
Food Lion
08.2024 - 06.2025
General Manager
A Cleaner World
06.2023 - 07.2024
Store Manager
Office Depot Inc
11.2022 - 06.2023
Store Manager
Dollar General
02.2022 - 11.2022
Operations Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2021 - 02.2022
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
08.2020 - 02.2021
Zone Manager
RGIS Inventory
10.2019 - 08.2020
District Manager
Family Dollar
03.2018 - 01.2020
District Manager
GameStop
08.2012 - 03.2018
Sales Manager
Best Buy
07.2000 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Appalachian State University
Diploma -
Watauga High School