Ronald Baugher
Columbus,GA
Summary
Experienced professional with over 33 years of expertise in project management, preventative maintenance, and remodels/new build construction. Demonstrated ability to excel in both current work environment and previous retail industry. Proficient at overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgetary constraints while using the resources on hand. Proven track record of effectively coordinating teams, managing resources, and implementing innovative solutions to drive operational efficiency utilizing current staff while cross training and team building working together to exceed our customers' expectations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
East Region Coordinator Dept. of Plant Services
Muscogee County School District
05.2021 - Current
- Working directly with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors using communication to hold them accountable
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes
- Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality
- Boosted team morale and productivity by organizing team-building activities and maintaining open-door policy for feedback and concerns
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Self-employed
RCRA Distributors, LLC.
08.2018 - 12.2024
- Managed and delivered snacks and chips on a daily basis working seven days
- Controlled inventory, make orders, communicating with retail management on a daily basis
- Offered sales reports and sales initiatives to retail management to build rapport to gain more space or extra displays
- Settled daily credit and cash reports at the end of each business day
- Set the goals and stores needed to be serviced the next day after reviewing Sales achieved at the end of the business day
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with management and competitors
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships using ongoing communication and service
Store Manager
TOYS "R" US, INC.
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Managed and controlled operations within Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us while adhering to local, state, and federal laws and guidelines
- Reported to the District Manager and Liquidator daily through the liquidation process
- Worked with subcontractors, leasing management company onsite, along with main leasing company in Texas while selling off fixtures, and daily showing of the building to future tenants
- Maintained Inventory controls utilizing procedures and staff daily
- Prepared labor schedules and tasks based on priority and available staff
- Assist customers with complaints or comments
- Set the goals and positive attitude through daily huddle meetings
- Responsible for company initiatives sent down from liquidator and National
- Worked with local and out of town recruiters to help remaining staff find new jobs.
Assistant Store Manager
TOYS "R" US, INC.
04.2007 - 02.2018
- Entered the job as the operations contact between the store, subcontractors, and the construction team overseeing the remodel communications due to previous jobs experience
- Managed and controlled operations within Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us
- Reduced shrink all eleven years while maintaining budgeted goals
- Prepared labor schedules and controlled labor expenses based on sales and company initiatives sent down
- Mentored and managed Department Supervisors, other Assistant Managers using yearly evaluation processes
- Completed cycle counts and maintained storage bay accuracy on a daily basis
- Responsible for daily merchandising and resetting of entire store during resets
Location Sales Director
WINN-DIXIE STORES INC.
04.2002 - 08.2007
- Started my path to management at the age of 19, three years after being hired
- Relocated to 5 different location for the district manager due to remodels and brand new builds during construction
- Prepared labor schedules and controlled labor expense on an hourly basis
- Evaluated employees on job performance
- Advised Department Managers on ordering needs and expense control
- Lead the way to creating a strong company bench by identifying and developing individuals' skills and abilities
- Certified in Safe Sanctuaries
- Certified in Food Safety/OSHA Regulations
- Certified in proper Litigation and Documentation Procedures
- Certified in Hazardous Chemicals and Driver Safety Course
- Received training on how to use customer service and selling skills effectively
- Completed the Quality Service Skills and Quality Assurance courses on the job
Store Manager
DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.
03.2000 - 04.2002
- Reported to District Manager on a daily basis
- Worked on a team heading up remodels and new store builds working with construction and new floor set up in Phenix City, AL., Eufaula, AL., and Columbus, GA
- Balanced the accounting functions on a daily basis
- All aspects of Human Resources partnering with corporate office
- Maximized Inventory Bonus while increasing sales by double digits
- Certified in Safe Sanctuaries
- Certified in Food Safety/OSHA Regulations
- Certified in proper Litigation and Documentation Procedures
- Certified in Hazardous Chemicals and Driver Safety Course
- Received training on how to use customer service and selling skills effectively
- Completed the Quality Service Skills and Quality Assurance courses on the job
Education
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and Finance
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA06.1997
Skills
- Experience in remodels and ground up new builds partnering with construction
- Vendor coordination and scheduling
- Budget management and Risk management
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Policy and procedure adherence using safety as a basis
- Multitasking, Self-starter, and Quick learner
- Effective verbal communication and written communication
- Goal oriented while motivating others
- Delegation, Leadership, and Dedication
- Loyalty, Relationship building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project coordination and Schedule coordination
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Project assistance, Operations management, Point of contact
- Team oversight, Problem-solving, and Attention to detail
- Staff development and training
Certification
- Certified in Safe Sanctuaries
- Certified in Food Safety/OSHA Regulations
- Certified in proper Litigation and Documentation Procedures
- Certified in Hazardous Chemicals and Driver Safety Course
- Received training on how to use customer service and selling skills effectively
- Completed the Quality Service Skills and Quality Assurance courses on the job
Timeline
East Region Coordinator Dept. of Plant Services
Muscogee County School District
05.2021 - Current
Self-employed
RCRA Distributors, LLC.
08.2018 - 12.2024
Store Manager
TOYS "R" US, INC.
02.2018 - 07.2018
Assistant Store Manager
TOYS "R" US, INC.
04.2007 - 02.2018
Location Sales Director
WINN-DIXIE STORES INC.
04.2002 - 08.2007
Store Manager
DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.
03.2000 - 04.2002
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and Finance
Columbus State University