Penny Montgomery
Lexington,SC
Summary
Dedicated District Manager with extensive experience directing operations, sales, and staffing for numerous locations throughout the area. Excellent record of success driving improvements and elevating the public profile for the brand, resulting in increased revenue. Team leader with success in guiding, coaching, and motivating employees.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Joon Enterprises
06.2022 - Current
- Oversee 3 stores owned by Joon Enterprises
- Responsible for daily operations of the stores, working with the owner, store manager and vendors to improve sales, gross margin, profit, store condition.
Area Market Manager/Regional Ordering Captain
Total Wine & More
Columbia, SC
01.2013 - 06.2022
- Cost collection, ordering, setting retails, make decisions on buys and new products to be sold in SC
- Manage normal stock as well as seasonal inventory levels
- Work closely with stores and wholesalers on purchases and displays
- Manager wholesaler relationships
- Assist in training manager trainees across multiple states
- Assisted in opening new stores in SC as well as new markets of KY and TN.
District Manager
Total Wine & More
04.2008 - 09.2013
- Oversee the general operation and profitability of SC district with annual sales equaling of 53 million.
Store Manager
Total Wine & More
05.2002 - 04.2008
- Provide daily managerial direction for $4.5 million retail store
- Responsible for Human Resources and all cash management.
Area Sales Manager
Dillard’s Department Store
08.1992 - 05.2002
- Responsible for daily management of department; hiring, training merchandising, price changes and scheduling of staff up to 30
- Organized community involvement and put on events in and out of the store.
Education
Situational Leadership II -
American Management Association
01.2009
Teaching Certification - Secondary Social Studies
Greensboro College
01.1992
Bachelors of Arts - History
Greensboro College
01.1991
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- New Product Penetration
- Sales Analysis
- Sales Forecasting
- Logistics Management
- Relationship Management
- Budget Management
- Sales Forecasts
- Vendor Management
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Employee Scheduling
Community
4 years, 2 years, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, 10 years
Affiliations
- PTA/PTO president: 4 years; vice president: 2 years; Treasurer: 1 year
- School Improvement council Chairperson - 3 years; Member - 7 years
- Girl Scout Leader: 10 years
Timeline
District Manager
Joon Enterprises
06.2022 - Current
Area Market Manager/Regional Ordering Captain
Total Wine & More
01.2013 - 06.2022
District Manager
Total Wine & More
04.2008 - 09.2013
Store Manager
Total Wine & More
05.2002 - 04.2008
Area Sales Manager
Dillard’s Department Store
08.1992 - 05.2002
Situational Leadership II -
American Management Association
Teaching Certification - Secondary Social Studies
Greensboro College
Bachelors of Arts - History
Greensboro College
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