Ryan Thomason
Gonzales,Louisiana
Summary
Results-driven leader with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Store manager
Rouse’s Market
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
02.2024 - Current
- Streamlined daily operations to improve store efficiency and productivity.
- Trained and supervised staff on customer service standards, enhancing service quality.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to elevate product visibility and sales performance.
- Oversaw inventory management by conducting regular audits to ensure stock availability.
- Developed employee schedules to optimize workforce productivity and fulfill operational needs.
- Resolved customer complaints, promoting a positive shopping experience for patrons.
- Trained and supervised staff on customer service standards to enhance service quality.
- Resolved customer complaints, fostering a positive shopping experience for patrons.
Store manager
Walmart
Ridgeland, Mississippi
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Oversaw store operations and performance with sales volume between $60 million and $80 million.
- Drove sales initiatives that increased business growth and contributed to profitability.
- Managed over 270 associates along with eight salaried managers to optimize efficiency.
- Executed monthly P&L reviews to enhance financial health and inform performance metrics.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adapt strategies, improving sales outcomes.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to improve product visibility in-store.
- Trained and developed talent, promoting individuals to higher roles.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in store environment.
Store manager
AutoZone
Prairieville, Louisiana
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Drove sales within store and to commercial clients, increasing revenue through targeted promotions.
- Managed store operations and performance to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Hired, trained, and evaluated associates on critical business functions.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels through daily checks and proactive management.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding vehicles and related services.
road driver
Stevens transport
Dallas, Texas
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Delivered refrigerated goods to businesses nationwide, ensuring timely and safe transport.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and federal laws to maintain operational integrity.
- Conducted daily inspections of tractor and trailer, enhancing safety and performance standards.
- Maintained safety standards to protect motoring public.
Store Manager
Cash America
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Oversaw sales and drove overall store performance to meet and exceed targets.
- Met all daily, monthly, and yearly performance goals and standards.
- Assess performance reports and sales goals to meet store standards.
- Coach, hire, and discipline associates to reach acceptable goals.
- Follow financials to ensure profitability of the store.
- Assure all rules and regulations for pawning are followed.
- Facilitated pawning and selling of firearms, jewelry, and general merchandise.
Deli/Restaurant Supervisor
Roland J. Robert Distribution
Gonzales, Louisiana
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Oversaw operations of four truckstop restaurants, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company goals.
- Managed and trained staff across all levels in both store and kitchen environments.
- Maintained financial oversight, ensuring compliance with corporate objectives.
- Developed strategies that expanded sales and increased customer base.
- Implemented quality assurance measures that improved customer satisfaction and encouraged repeat business.
- Created staff schedules for optimal coverage during peak hours.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness.
- Ensured adherence to all food safety regulations and standards.
Co-Manager overnight/backroom/general merchandise
Wal-Mart
Thibodeaux, Louisiana
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversaw overall operations of 24-hour store, driving sales in $100 million environment.
- Achieved 100% in-stock levels, enhancing sales performance.
- Managed inventory flow, ensuring accuracy, cleanliness, and full shelf capacity.
- Revamped unloading process to meet company standards, training associates to ensure third shift success.
- Conducted nightly meetings to enhance associate and management communication.
- Conducted nightly department tours to ensure accuracy and cleanliness.
- Prepared weekly reports on shrink management, safety, attendance, and modular integrity.
- Developed action plans with market management to strengthen associate relations and boost store performance.
Assistant Manager overnight/fresh areas
Wal-Mart
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed freshness and quality of all products in assigned cost areas.
- Maintained nightly recovery cleanliness and optimal stock levels across entire store.
- Trained associates and upheld integrity in essential store roles through collaboration.
- Led meetings to generate actionable ideas that enhance profits and address customer needs.
- Assisted multiple stores in market by identifying broken processes and implementing solutions.
- Trained other managers on proper procedures to drive overall market success.
- Conducted tours with management to identify improvement opportunities and recognize outstanding performance.
- Partnered with organizations like Feeding America to strengthen community relations and support local initiatives.
Support Manager
Wal-Mart
Prairieville, Louisiana
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed the sales floor operations and oversaw 45+ associates.
- Supervised inventory management to ensure optimal in-stock levels for fulfilling customer needs.
- Supervision of task management for all associates overnight.
- Participated in conference calls with store and market management to analyze store conditions and develop strategies for enhancing sales environments.
- Conducted daily store tours with management to enhance communication between shifts and identify improvement opportunities.
- Utilization of SMART system to track inventory, picks, associate scheduling, and associate attendance.
- Management of merchandise appeal throughout sales-floor and action alleys.
- Oversaw safety measures to protect associates and customers from potential hazards.
- Completed the Wal-Mart Accelerated Hourly Supervisor six-week program.
Overnight stocker
Walmart
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Zoned assigned area to ensure efficient inventory management.
- Collaborated with management to address instock and shelf cap challenges, enhancing inventory flow.
- Moved freight from warehouse to shelf efficiently, ensuring product availability.
- Acquired support manager skills for future promotion opportunities.
Cartpusher/ unloader
Walmart
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Set up warehouse to unload truck for the day.
- Unload truck in timely manner, while placing all merchandise in correct area.
- Pull merchandise to area on sales-floor and then clean warehouse.
- Maintained clean parking lot by removing buggies and trash throughout shift.
- Assist customers with carry outs and shopping requests.
- Assisted in various building areas to streamline workflow and support team operations.
- Gained proficiency in key store areas, including cutting keys, processing fishing/hunting licenses, and operating registers.
Education
High School -
St. Amant High School
St. Amant, LA01-2010
Skills
- Walmart systems knowledge
- Inventory management
- P&L analysis
- Sales analytics
- Budget management
- Margin optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Compliance management
- Management expertise
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Diverse reporting systems
- Microsoft applications proficiency
- Performance evaluation
Timeline
Store manager
Rouse’s Market
02.2024 - Current
Store manager
Walmart
06.2021 - 10.2023
Store manager
AutoZone
02.2018 - 06.2019
road driver
Stevens transport
07.2017 - 02.2018
Store Manager
Cash America
09.2016 - 07.2017
Deli/Restaurant Supervisor
Roland J. Robert Distribution
01.2016 - 08.2016
Co-Manager overnight/backroom/general merchandise
Wal-Mart
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Manager overnight/fresh areas
Wal-Mart
01.2013 - 01.2014
Support Manager
Wal-Mart
01.2011 - 01.2013
Overnight stocker
Walmart
01.2008 - 01.2011
Cartpusher/ unloader
Walmart
01.2007 - 01.2008
High School -
St. Amant High School