LARRY TRAVIS
Port Wentworth,GA
Summary
Management professional with a proven track record in enhancing team performance and exceeding sales targets. Successfully opened multiple new stores and received numerous awards for employee engagement. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence that drives customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce dept Manager
Food Lion
01.2025 - Current
- Trained and maintained staff, enhancing performance in Produce and Floral departments
- Achieve budgeted sales, gross margin, and profit
- Drove culture of cleanliness, sanitation, and product rotation across departments
- Participated in Veterans Business Resource Group, supporting community engagement initiatives
Store manager/District Manager
Tractor Supply Company
01.2012 - 01.2025
- Opened 13 New stores in my various markets (5 districts)
- Top 10 company-wide in Sales and Direct Operating Profit
- Evaluated store performance regularly using data analysis tools to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted action plans for continuous growth
- Enhanced employee morale by fostering a positive work environment that promoted teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth
- Earned Attitude Award for consistently demonstrating exceptional positivity and teamwork in 2014, 2016, and 2018
Produce dept Manager/Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager
Homeland Grocery
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Managed daily store operations, enhancing staff performance and improving customer satisfaction
- Implemented inventory management systems, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste
- Trained and mentored team members on product knowledge and customer service, fostering a knowledgeable and service-oriented team
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing merchandising strategies and promotional activities
Skills
- Inventory management
- Process optimization
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Financial assessment
- Customer engagement
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Positive attitude
Achievements Awards
- Tractor Supply Company, Attitude Award Winner: 2014, 2016 and 2018, 7-time consecutive selling metrics contest champion, Top 10 company-wide in Sales and Direct Operating Profit, District Manager of the Year 2018, 2020, 2024
- Homeland Grocery, AWG Merchandising & Operational excellence award recipient, 4 time Million Dollar Club award recipient
Military Service
445 Military Police Corps, Solider of the Year Recipient
Timeline
Produce dept Manager
Food Lion
01.2025 - Current
Store manager/District Manager
Tractor Supply Company
01.2012 - 01.2025
Produce dept Manager/Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager
Homeland Grocery
01.2002 - 01.2012