Nicholas Campbell
Elkton,Virginia
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/President
Wall 2 Wall Construction
04.2007 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform necessary functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Area Sales Manager
Quality Stone Veneer
12.2006 - 04.2008
- Executed proven strategies to hit sales quota and help company achieve goals.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
- Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and installation guidelines.
- Accompanied sales reps in field for ride-alongs to teach, observe and work one-on-one.
- Coordinated and conducted well-organized product presentations and demonstrations to potential customers at seminars and trade shows.
Store Manager/ Asst. District Manager
Advance Auto Parts
05.2005 - 12.2006
- Managed opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Maintained positive customer relationships.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Department Supervisor/Second Assistant Store Manager
Home Depot
11.2002 - 05.2005
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing new store openings in Waynesboro and Williamsburg.
Senior Regional Sales Manager
The Lumber Yard
04.2002 - 03.2004
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
- Executed successful promotional events and trade shows.
- Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
- Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress.
- Attended industry conferences and trade shows to stay up-to-date with market trends and customer needs.
- Managed team of 20 regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Implemented systems and procedures to open interior door assembly location.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Introduced technology based products to help drive sales and increase customer satisfaction.
- Built relationships with customers and community building officials to increase new product code acceptance.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Business Administration
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05.1999
Certificate - Finance
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05.1999
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Design Coordination
- Business Development
- Staff Training
- Hiring and Staffing
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Operations Management
- Strategic Project Planning
- Articulate Communication
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Results Orientation
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
Timeline
Owner/President
Wall 2 Wall Construction
04.2007 - Current
Area Sales Manager
Quality Stone Veneer
12.2006 - 04.2008
Store Manager/ Asst. District Manager
Advance Auto Parts
05.2005 - 12.2006
Department Supervisor/Second Assistant Store Manager
Home Depot
11.2002 - 05.2005
Senior Regional Sales Manager
The Lumber Yard
04.2002 - 03.2004
Associate Of Applied Science - Business Administration
Blue Ridge Community College
Certificate - Finance
Blue Ridge Community College
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