Michael B Young
Paris
Summary
Dynamic retail management leader with over 30 years of experience in driving operational excellence and profitability across multiple business units. Proven track record in team building and strategic collaboration, consistently optimizing processes to enhance revenue performance. Expertise in managing expense lines and fostering strong partnerships, contributing to sustained business growth. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to further elevate organizational success.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
GPM Investments
Richmond
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Oversaw performance and processes at multiple store locations, ensuring operational consistency.
- Strengthened management teams by hiring skilled leaders and preparing assistants for advancement.
- Utilized teamwork within stores to drive execution of company strategies.
- Assisted management teams in reaching company's fiscal goals.
- Adhered to all state and federal regulations to safeguard company assets.
Restaurant General Manager C‐Store General Manager District Manager Divisional Merchandising Manager Indirect Tax Analyst
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc.
Oklahoma City
12.2006 - 06.2022
- Managed recruitment, scheduling, and training for teams between 10 and over 100 members.
- Executed inventory management, ordering processes, and planogram implementation.
- Oversaw accurate invoice verification for merchandise and maintenance transactions.
- Facilitated training and implementation of food safety program.
- Operated and maintained point of sale systems.
- Prepared and submitted state tax returns for 15-18 states within assigned region.
- Successfully completed Loves manager training program at Loves University.
- Honored with the distinguished Founders Award for excellence achieved in 2012.
- Earned the Customer Service Star Award - 2014.
- Recognized as leading fundraiser within division for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Route Salesman
Reeser’s Fine Foods, Inc
Yuma
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Delivered services on designated routes to more than 30 clients.
- Delivered products, displayed merchandise in stores, and removed expired items.
- Increased revenue by recommending additional products.
Crew Person Shift Lead Assistant Manager General Manager
McDonald’s, Inc.
Yuma
01.1982 - 01.1996
- Managed team operations through effective scheduling and training.
- Managed inventory processes to ensure efficient stock levels.
- Managed invoicing operations for both facility upkeep and merchandise purchases.
- Conducted training sessions on food safety protocols.
- Trained team members on use of point of sale system.
- Facilitated customer service-focused order processing with suggestive selling tactics.
- Successfully completed McDonald’s 2 week management training at Hamburger University
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSome College (No Degree) -
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZSkills
- Multi-Location Leadership
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Effective Team Building
- Effective Team Leadership
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Talent Recruiting
- Sales Metrics Evaluation
- Leadership Skills Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Sales Revenue Optimization
- Customer Service Excellence
- Employee Training and Development
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Detail-Oriented
- Conflict Resolution
- Cost Efficiency Improvement
- Developing Action Plans
Timeline
District Manager
GPM Investments
06.2022 - 02.2025
Restaurant General Manager C‐Store General Manager District Manager Divisional Merchandising Manager Indirect Tax Analyst
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc.
12.2006 - 06.2022
Route Salesman
Reeser’s Fine Foods, Inc
01.1996 - 01.2006
Crew Person Shift Lead Assistant Manager General Manager
McDonald’s, Inc.
01.1982 - 01.1996
Some College (No Degree) -
Arizona State University
Some College (No Degree) -
Arizona Western College