Robert Hay
Ray Brook,NY
Summary
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
MST Green Team Lead
Lowes Home Improvment
01.2023 - Current
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Directed and supervised team of 6 engaged in Garden Center maintenance and inventory management.
MST Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
Department Manager/Plumbing Sales Specialist
Lowes Home Improvment
11.2014 - 03.2017
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
Division Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
07.1999 - 07.2013
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
Purchasing Manager
Intercounty Supply
05.1992 - 06.1999
- Managed and maintained inventory levels for 4 branches and 3 showrooms.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VASome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
St Leo University
St Leo, FLSkills
- Schedule Management
- Resource Allocation
- Workplace Safety
- Shift Scheduling
- Team Supervision
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Sales Expertise
Affiliations
Fireman's Association - State of New York (FASNY)
Washington Engine & Hose Company No 4 (PCFD)
Knights of Columbus - Council 503
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
US Flag Runners Association - VA Chapter
Patriot's Guard - NY Division
Additional Information
- Schedule Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Performance Monitoring
- Resource Allocation
- Workplace Safety
- Shift Scheduling
- Team Supervision
- Work Planning
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Sales Expertise
- Expectation Setting
Timeline
MST Green Team Lead
Lowes Home Improvment
01.2023 - Current
MST Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
11.2020 - 03.2022
Department Manager/Plumbing Sales Specialist
Lowes Home Improvment
11.2014 - 03.2017
Division Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
07.1999 - 07.2013
Purchasing Manager
Intercounty Supply
05.1992 - 06.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
ECPI University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
St Leo University
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