LARRY EDENS
Iron Station,NC
Summary
Exceptional team oriented leader with high integrity, strong work ethic and vast experience in baseball team dynamics and player development. Extensive expertise in managing parent expectations and coaching strategies while always protecting the brand and positive perception of the enterprise or organization. Unparalleled commitment to teaching baseball oriented skills to youths of all ages and how they link themselves eventual life skills and maturity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Store Operations
Lowe's
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Re-evaluated business procedures and implemented structure to improve day-to-day operations
- Analyzed data across variety of sources to identify trends, patterns and areas of opportunity
- Reviewed financial statements and sales activity reports to measure productivity achievement
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and improve overall profitability
- Led multiple company change initiatives that will equate to over $100M in operating income/EBIT savings
- Redeveloped entire business strategy around Lowe's Outlets and exceeded expected benefit to the company by over $30M and will deliver another $65M in 2023.
District Manager
Lowe's
01.2006 - 11.2021
- Drove district growth through program quality, sales initiatives and customer service
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans while improving operating results
- Identified and developed top talent within management structure to promote performance-oriented culture
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns
- Responsible for sales, staffing, profit and associated development for 16 store locations stretching across three states: Arizona, Nevada, & Utah
- Championed the single largest store remerchandising project in the Lowe's history by resetting 14 stores simultaneously during pandemic and largest comp sales increases in company's history
- Was routinely the best in Region in both Customer Satisfaction and Employee Opinion Surveys
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management & Marketing
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.1994
Skills
- All-American Outfielder at NC State
- Drafted by Chicago Cubs in 1994 MLB Draft
- Assistant Baseball Coach at Duke University
- Head Coach at all levels of Youth Club Baseball in Las Vegas
- Assistant Coach for Nevada High School 4AState Champions - Desert Oasis HS
- Head Coach for Nevada American Legion State Champions - Las Vegas Aces
- Developed, coached, and mentored multiple Division 1&2 baseball players
Timeline
Senior Director of Store Operations
Lowe's
11.2021 - 04.2023
District Manager
Lowe's
01.2006 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management & Marketing
North Carolina State University