Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Michael Baker Jr

Abington,Massachusetts

Summary

Energetic management professional versed in business management, finance and sales. Emphasizes process improvement to increase profits and customer satisfaction.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hub General Manager

AutoZone
03.2020 - Current
  • Boosted operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Coordinated seamless integration of new software systems into existing workflows while minimizing disruptions on day-to-day activities.
  • Established effective communication channels between departments, fostering teamwork and collaboration across the organization.
  • Mentored employees in professional development opportunities, resulting in improved staff retention rates.
  • Managed P&L statements meticulously, ensuring financial accountability at all levels of the organization.
  • Collaborated with HR to recruit top talent, contributing to a high-performing workforce.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for optimal productivity and performance, promoting a positive work environment.

Grocery / Dairy / Frozen/ Deli Night Crew Clerk

Stop & Shop
03.2016 - Current
  • Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Restocked supplies and organized area.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Rotate Stock to ensure no potential loss to company.

Hub Manager / Multi Unit Manager

Advance Autopatrs
06.2015 - 03.2020
  • Oversee day to day operations of Plymouth Hub which services 10 Advance stores in Massachusetts
  • Planning and executing deliveries run times and forecasting any opportunity areas
  • Reduced and controlled expenses by improving resource allocation
  • Identified key growth opportunities for the business through visiting and creating action plans with top 20 focus commercial customers.

Store Manager

Advance Autoparts
04.2010 - 06.2015
  • Multi unit manager for 3 locations in Boston area while hitting targets in each store
  • Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business
  • Maintained account plans for top 20 commercial accounts
  • Coached and mentored 30 staff members by offering constructive feedback and taking interest in their long-term career growth objectives.

Warehouse Supervisor

Best Buy Logistics
04.2009 - 07.2009
  • Developed training and orientation for grand opening of warehouse
  • Coordinated plans for transfer of 100 million dollars of inventory
  • Responsible for staffing and training new team members
  • Established safety culture to keep associates safe.

Store Manager, Operations Manager , Sales Manager

Circuit City Inc
04.1995 - 01.2009
  • Staff, train, and develop sales counselors to provide knowledgeable and friendly service
  • Developed management team focusing on specific disciplines, training the customer

P&L management

  • Impacted revenue performance driven by sales leadership focusing on employee behaviors and customer interactio
  • Coordinated staffing district for holiday season
  • Developed processes for training new associates
  • Executed competitive pricing for the region
  • Overhauled training programs for people development
  • Ensured results for company shareholders
  • Oversaw inventory accuracy including cycle counts
  • Responsible for payroll and time sheet

Magnolia Home Theater Manager/ Sales Manager

Best Buy, Inc
05.2005 - 05.2006
  • Managed grand opening of store within store concept
  • Teaching, training, and staffing store
  • Delivering results to shareholder which include monthly comps up to 36% over last years business
  • Growing internal customers business into higher performance products.
  • Accountable for 40 million dollar business
  • Staffing
  • Mentoring new employees through training
  • Enhanced customer loyalty
  • Reinforced behaviors with leadership team to impact employee and customer experience
  • Executed standard operations that provide structure and support of company mission
  • Impacting performance through sales leadership program driven to deliver exceptional customer experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Mount Ida College
Newton, MA
05.1996

Skills

  • Staffing
  • Human Resource
  • Inventory / Inventory management
  • Leadership
  • Loss Prevention
  • Mentoring
  • Microsoft Office Suite/teams
  • Payroll
  • Performance Management
  • Processes
  • Safety
  • Sales
  • Teaching/training
  • Visual merchandising
  • Store/Operations management
  • Business analysis
  • P&L management
  • Employee engagement
  • Exceptional time management skill
  • Adaptable
  • Procedure development

Certification

  • Microsoft Office/teams
  • Human Resource Training
  • Performance Management training
  • Onkyo /Harmon Kardon Certification Training
  • Autozone interview certification
  • Inventory Management
  • Loss Prevention training
  • Trained managers during Train the Trainer

Accomplishments

  • Autozone President club winner 2023 (top 300 manager in company)
  • Fy 2024 two time shrink buster award winner.
  • Trainer in C.A.R. (career advancement readiness program) to teach, train future leaders in the company (worked on the team who created the plan).

References

Available on request

Timeline

Hub General Manager

AutoZone
03.2020 - Current

Grocery / Dairy / Frozen/ Deli Night Crew Clerk

Stop & Shop
03.2016 - Current

Hub Manager / Multi Unit Manager

Advance Autopatrs
06.2015 - 03.2020

Store Manager

Advance Autoparts
04.2010 - 06.2015

Warehouse Supervisor

Best Buy Logistics
04.2009 - 07.2009

Magnolia Home Theater Manager/ Sales Manager

Best Buy, Inc
05.2005 - 05.2006

Store Manager, Operations Manager , Sales Manager

Circuit City Inc
04.1995 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Mount Ida College
Michael Baker Jr