Scott Gibbons

Chandler,TX

Summary

Operations leader with 35+ years of retail leadership experience directing high-volume store operations, multimillion-dollar P&L responsibility, and large workforce teams.

Experienced retail leader ready to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize store performance, and adapt to changing demands. Strong communication skills, strategic planning, and inventory management expertise. Reliable collaborator focused on achieving results and fostering positive work environment.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Store Director / Store Manager

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Palestine, TX

01.2018 - Current

Lead operations for a $48M big-box retail location, directing 135+ employees and department leaders while overseeing financial performance, merchandising execution, and operational standards.
Key Contributions
Direct all store operations including sales performance, merchandising execution, staffing strategy, and inventory management.
Manage full P&L accountability including payroll, operating expenses, and financial performance metrics.
Build and develop leadership teams, creating a strong internal promotion pipeline for department leadership roles.
Implement operational improvements that strengthen efficiency, inventory accuracy, and store performance metrics.
Maintain strict compliance with safety programs, operational standards, and loss-prevention policies.

Store Director

Brookshire Grocery Company

East Texas

01.2001 - 01.2018

Directed operations for high-volume grocery retail stores, managing store performance, staffing strategy, merchandising execution, and operational standards.
Key Contributions
Led daily operations including inventory control, merchandising, staffing, and scheduling.
Managed budgets and operational KPIs to support consistent store growth and profitability.
Developed and mentored leadership teams, resulting in multiple promotions into store leadership roles.
Strengthened operational processes to improve efficiency, service quality, and team performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee High School

Tyler, TX

Skills

Store Operations Leadership
P&L Management & Budget Accountability
Large Workforce Leadership (135 Employees)
Merchandising & Inventory Control
Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement
Leadership Development & Succession Planning

Customer Experience Strategy
Safety, Compliance & Loss Prevention
Staff leadership
Sales leadership
Business development

Training

Leadership & Operations Training
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Leadership Development Programs
Brookshire Grocery Company

Executive Snapshot

$48M store revenue responsibility leading a high-volume retail operation
135+ employees and leadership team oversight
35 years of progressive retail leadership experience
Proven success improving store operations, team development, and customer experience

Timeline