Ron Tate
Yelm,WA
Summary
Diligent Team Player with a proven track record in effectively managing daily operations and driving team performance. Experienced in leading diverse projects, ensuring seamless execution and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in strategic planning and adept at effective communication, resulting in the achievement of organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
British Petroleum
11.2024 - Current
- Managed budget implementations for a store with a volume of $250,000+ monthly inside store sales, Safety Focus with only 3 points and no criticals on our Steritech Audit, RTA training done timely, scheduling to budget, shrink minimization focus (.65 percent first quarter), leadership development with the MIT training program.
- Managed a diverse team, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
Bench GM Working With the COCO Transition Team
British Petroleum
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Helped introduce team members to the comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Maximized operational excellence by showing team members the COCO principles on management best practices, industry standards, and company procedures.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving the acclimating to change stresses that come with the transition from MSCO to COCO.
- Trained and followed up with team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics during the transition and to help with sustainability of best practices.
- Streamlined internal processes within the organization to improve overall efficiency within the Transition Coach role; this included updating record-keeping systems or implementing new technology solutions where needed. A
Branch Manager
SiteOne
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Running a high volume stone center focused landscape supply company
- Washington State hub for artificial turf sales and training built orders and sold to Washington through 5 dealerships
- On site training hub for contractors and DIY homeowners
Regional Sales Manager
Rymar USA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Artifical turf supplier for multiple dealerships in WA, OR, ID, UT, MT, TX, and beyond
- Built orders and helped plan residential and commercial applications of artificial turf
- Ordered containers of product from supply chains in other countries months in advance to properly stock warehouse with the supplies needed to continually grow the business year round.
Store Manager/Multi Unit Manager
Castle Megastore
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Ran the flagship store in Tacoma and oversaw the other locations in Washington at an Adult Novelty Specialty Retail Company.
- Trained employees on how to upsell products and build larger sales volume per customer.
- Recruiting the right kind of people that fit the business models needs and could handle the delicate conversations involved in the day to day selling of the products.
Assistant Director
Kroger/Fred Meyer
09.2012 - 05.2019
- Created training materials for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Created and maintained reports on operational performance metrics.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Managed 27 direct reports with a associate team of over 500 at a high volume big box retail store that was also the district training store for another 26 locations.
Store Manager
GameStop
03.2011 - 09.2012
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
Executive Assistant Manager
Walgreens
02.2006 - 03.2011
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information related to personnel matters or business strategies.
- Reviewed expense accounts for accuracy and compliance with corporate guidelines prior to submission for approval.
- Entered customer information and updates in database system to track leads, interactions, relationships and propel sales opportunities.
- At times helped at the pharmacy counter filling prescriptions and taking in customers information and billing insurance
Manager
Starbucks
01.2005 - 02.2006
- Ran the Starbucks 24 location grand opening. Starbucks had just rolled out the hot food item options so trained the area on the new process as well
- Hired for the Seattle Market stores
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Store Manager
Hollywood Video
03.2003 - 01.2005
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- District Office Location ran hiring events and training once a week to build the team in the district.
Store Manager
Pizza Hut
05.2000 - 03.2003
- Helped transition from Corporate Pizza Hut to a 72 chain franchise bought by Emerald City Pizza led a training class called "Acclimating to Change."
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Education
Multi Media Design and Production/Business
CPTC
Skills
- Recruitment Process Management
- Business Development Proficiency
- Service Excellence
- Effective Team Management
- Schedule Optimization
- Trust Building
- Sales Development
- Performance Reviews
- Product Training
- Security and Safety Protocols
- Financial analysis and planning
- Customer and vendor relations
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Time management
- Training and development
- Relationship building
- Process improvements
- Deadline oriented
Timeline
General Manager
British Petroleum
11.2024 - Current
Bench GM Working With the COCO Transition Team
British Petroleum
08.2024 - 10.2024
Branch Manager
SiteOne
08.2022 - 07.2024
Regional Sales Manager
Rymar USA
08.2020 - 08.2022
Store Manager/Multi Unit Manager
Castle Megastore
05.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Director
Kroger/Fred Meyer
09.2012 - 05.2019
Store Manager
GameStop
03.2011 - 09.2012
Executive Assistant Manager
Walgreens
02.2006 - 03.2011
Manager
Starbucks
01.2005 - 02.2006
Store Manager
Hollywood Video
03.2003 - 01.2005
Store Manager
Pizza Hut
05.2000 - 03.2003
Multi Media Design and Production/Business
CPTC
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