PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Robert Bortei-Doku

Lowes Home Improvement Stores
Atlanta,GA
1
Certification
25
Years of experience

Results-driven Operations and IT professional with 20 years in retail leadership and 9 years in technical support. Led teams of up to 50 associates, enhancing sales and operational performance while managing inventory and assets. Technical skills encompass Windows, Microsoft 365, hardware/software troubleshooting, and IT asset management, with a focus on process improvement and team development.

Work History

Merchandise Manager

2 Years 5 Months
Lowes Home Improvement Stores | 03.2024 - 08.2026
  • Directed merchandise placement, planogram execution, and seasonal resets to maintain accurate sales floor presentation.
  • Coordinated pricing, signage, and promotional execution across departments to align with merchandising standards.
  • Trained associates on merchandising standards, shelf recovery, and display compliance to strengthen store execution.

Retail Manager

22 Years
The Home Depot | 01.2002 - 01.2024
  • Managed daily operations of high-volume retail environment, ensuring sales growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
  • Managed daily operations of a high-volume retail environment while driving sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, safety, and operational excellence.
  • Led, coached, and developed approximately 50 associates, improving accountability, engagement, productivity, and retention.
  • Managed workforce planning, scheduling, inventory, merchandising, receiving, replenishment, and loss prevention.
  • Resolved complex customer issues, collaborating with district and cross-functional leadership to support company initiatives.
  • Resolved complex customer issues and partnered with district and cross-functional leadership on company initiatives.
  • Reduced inventory shrink 3% through stronger controls and accountability.
  • Improved associate retention 5% through coaching, recognition, and leadership development.

Computer Support Technician

3 Years
The Home Depot | 01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Installed, configured, patched, and troubleshot Windows systems and software applications.
  • Installed, configured, patched, and troubleshot Windows systems and software applications to ensure optimal performance.
  • Re-imaged and deployed laptops and assisted with technology moves involving computers, phones, servers, and other equipment.
  • Managed IT inventory, assets, service requests, and problem tickets to streamline support processes.
  • Provided end-user training and maintained accurate support documentation to enhance user experience.

Senior Desktop Technician

5 Years
Cogito Capital Group | 01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Conducted hardware maintenance, software upgrades, Windows support, and system maintenance to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Performed hardware maintenance, software upgrades, Windows support, and system maintenance.
  • Managed user accounts and permissions in Active Directory.
  • Resolved desktop hardware and software issues to reduce downtime and enhance user experience.

Help Desk Analyst

1 Year
IBM | 01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Delivered customer and desktop support by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and system issues to enhance user experience.
  • Handled support calls, documented resolutions, and ensured timely ticket completion to maintain service quality.
  • Installed and maintained client computers, operating systems, and approved applications.
  • Oversaw IT asset information and escalated unresolved issues in Remedy ticketing system to facilitate prompt resolution.

Education

No Degree - Computer And Information Systems

Westchester Community College | Valhalla, NY | 05-2027

CompTia A+ And Net+ - Computer Networking

Silicon Valley Computer Learning Center | Atlanta, Ga | 01-2023

Skills

Retail & Operations Management
Team leadership
Retail Operations
Technical Support
Windows & Microsoft 365
Active Directory
Inventory & Asset Management
Merchandising Strategy
Workforce planning
Performance management
Customer Service
Process Improvement
Safety & Loss Prevention
Product Display Setup
Associate Training
Sales Analytics
Leadership coaching

Certification

  • CompTIA A+ Certified
  • CompTIA Network+ Training

Timeline

Merchandise Manager

Lowes Home Improvement Stores
03.2024 - 08.2026Read More

Computer Support Technician

The Home Depot
01.2011 - 01.2014Read More

Senior Desktop Technician

Cogito Capital Group
01.2006 - 01.2011Read More

Help Desk Analyst

IBM
01.2005 - 01.2006Read More

Retail Manager

The Home Depot
01.2002 - 01.2024Read More

Westchester Community College

No Degree from Computer And Information Systems
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Silicon Valley Computer Learning Center

CompTia A+ And Net+ from Computer Networking
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Robert Bortei-Doku