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Robert Abraham

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Accomplished District Manager experienced in directing sales, staffing and operations for multiple stores and large staffs. Exceptional leader of growth initiatives and new concepts for promotions, product launches and sales initiatives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Advance Auto Parts
Indianapolis, IN
09.2019 - Current
  • Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
  • Supervised 13 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Improved operational standards, personnel moves, and merchandising strategies.
  • Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
  • Drove sales for 13 stores in district, generating $21,000,000 in annual volume.
  • Worked collaboratively with loss prevention to decrease shrink and boost loss awareness.

District Manager

AutoZone
Indianapolis, IN
02.2009 - 09.2019
  • Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
  • Supervised 14 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Improved operational standards, personnel moves, and merchandising strategies.
  • Drove sales for 14 stores in district, generating $25,000,000 in annual volume.
  • Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue 48% in 3 years.

Tool Maker

State Gear Company
Indianapolis, IN
04.2002 - 09.2009
  • Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
  • Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
  • Inspected items for safety and operability.
  • Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity.
  • Kept track of material and supply inventories.
  • Requisitioned replacement tools, parts and equipment.
  • Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
  • Managed proper storage, handling and labeling of hazardous materials.
  • Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
  • Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.

Education

General Motors Service Advisor School
Xavier University
04.1988

High School Diploma -

Emmerich Manual High School
Indianapolis, IN
05.1987

US Army Military Police School
FT Mclellan AL
08.1989

Skills

  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Team Leadership
  • Client Relationship-Building
  • Operations Oversight
  • Organizational Analysis
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Operations Improvement
  • Action Plans

Accomplishments

My greatest and most rewarding accomplishments have been in the form of team member development. There is nothing more rewarding than being able to promote someone into a new role that comes with a life changing pay increase.


Accomplished tournament archer having won multiple local, regional and national titles



Timeline

District Manager

Advance Auto Parts
09.2019 - Current

District Manager

AutoZone
02.2009 - 09.2019

Tool Maker

State Gear Company
04.2002 - 09.2009

General Motors Service Advisor School

High School Diploma -

Emmerich Manual High School

US Army Military Police School
Robert Abraham