Matthew Bargoil
General Manager
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 22 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen and motivational acumen.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
Belk Department Store
Elizabethtown, KY
08.2012 - Current
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Assistant Store Manager
Belk Department Store
Knoxville, TN
11.2009 - 04.2011
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
Area Sales Manager
Belk Department Store
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2007 - 11.2009
Area Sales Manager
Belk Department Store
Chattanooga, TN
06.2006 - 08.2007
Area Sales Manager
Belk Department Store
Cleveland, TN
11.2005 - 06.2006
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY 08.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Motivation
Accomplishments
- Belk Pace setter 2023, 2017, 2013
- Top Performer 2018
- Bold Goal Achiever 2016
Timeline
General Manager
Belk Department Store
08.2012 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Belk Department Store
11.2009 - 04.2011
Area Sales Manager
Belk Department Store
08.2007 - 11.2009
Area Sales Manager
Belk Department Store
06.2006 - 08.2007
Area Sales Manager
Belk Department Store
11.2005 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
08.2002 - 05.2005