Ryan Bowling
Hudsonville
Summary
With a decade of district/regional management experience, I have honed my skills and expertise in leading teams to success. Known for a strong work ethic and self-motivation, I thrive on the challenge of building and nurturing a high-performing team. Passion lies in driving results and achieving goals, making me a valuable asset to any organization seeking a dedicated and results-oriented leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Express
06.2024 - Current
- Managed employee reviews, training, schedules, and succession planning.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and analyzing sales data.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
- Oversaw successful launch of new product lines, coordinating between departments to ensure unified approach and timely delivery.
- Managed setup of new floor layouts.
General Manager
Rue 21
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
- Oversaw successful launch of new product lines, coordinating between departments to ensure unified approach and timely delivery.
Regional Manager
Wild Wild West Tobacco
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Oversaw recruitment and termination processes with adherence to company guidelines.
- Delivered engaging and informative onboarding programs.
- Organized and supervised efficient order distribution.
- Ensured safety standards were maintained by overseeing loss prevention initiatives.
- Supervised compliance with organizational protocols in the store environment.
- Implement and follow up with company standards for all stores.
- Created appealing merchandise displays to increase customer engagement.
- Managed comprehensive stock audits.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Mentored and developed high-potential employees for leadership roles through individualized career development plans and opportunities for growth.
- Oversaw purchasing from vendors.
Regional Operations Manager
Disc Traders / Disc Replay
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Optimized strategies based on analytical insights.
- Managed workforce recruitment and separation processes.
- Conducted effective training sessions for staff enhancement.
- Coordinated retail transactions, maintaining smooth purchasing flow.
- Implemented security measures to prevent asset loss.
- Implementation and enforcement of store procedures
- Elevated sales performance by streamlining merchandising strategies.
- Managed orders originating from wholesalers effectively.
- Drove implementation of impactful branding efforts.
- Established standard pricing protocols.
Assistant Manager Retail
Oakley
12.2014 - 07.2018
- Optimized presentation of clothing merchandise.
- Facilitated workshops for skill enhancement
- Sourced and screened candidates for open roles effectively.
- Managed stock levels efficiently.
- Managed floor product
- Manages incoming and outgoing financial exchanges routinely.
Assistant General Manager
MC Sports
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Conducted comprehensive audits of store inventories.
- Facilitated seamless execution of new store set-ups.
- Managed recruitment and termination processes.
- Coordinated team schedules.
- Enhanced employee skill development initiatives.
- Managed transactions efficiently.
- Maximized sales through effective merchandising techniques.
- Community athletic program
District Manager
Play N Trade
12.2003 - 05.2010
- Examined sales trends to optimize future strategies.
- Managed recruitment and termination processes effectively.
- Executed skill enhancement workshops.
- Streamlined ordering process for inventory.
- Developed and implemented strategies for reducing inventory shrinkage.
- Implementation and enforcement of store procedures
- Streamlined planning process.
- Placed purchase orders with suppliers.
- Executed innovative merchandising strategies to maximize store appeal.
- Implemented pricing adjustments based on market trends.
Education
Education
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH05.2004
Associate -
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI05.2003
Skills
- Merchandising
- Sales
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Retail Management
- Profit & Loss
- Recruiting
- Marketing
- Conflict management
- Analysis skills
- Operations Management
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
General Manager
Express
06.2024 - Current
General Manager
Rue 21
06.2022 - 05.2024
Regional Manager
Wild Wild West Tobacco
10.2020 - 05.2022
Regional Operations Manager
Disc Traders / Disc Replay
08.2016 - 11.2020
Assistant Manager Retail
Oakley
12.2014 - 07.2018
Assistant General Manager
MC Sports
09.2012 - 01.2016
District Manager
Play N Trade
12.2003 - 05.2010
Education
Franklin Pierce University
Associate -
Muskegon Community College
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