Seab Blaylock III
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Results-driven and highly organized Regional Manager with eighteen of experience in overseeing multi-unit operations, optimizing business performance, and leading high-performing teams. Seeking to leverage expertise in strategic planning, customer service excellence, and market expansion to drive profitability and growth for multiple companies. Committed to fostering collaboration and belonging, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering sustained revenue growth in a competitive environment
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager
Kellogg Garden Products
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for writing new sales, building a relationship with store Managers, District managers, setting up displays, doing pk classes with sales associates, customers, contractors, as well as marketing and merchandising of Kellogg Garden Soil Product in Home Depot stores across south Texas
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve customer service and increase sales
- Improved overall efficiency by identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues
Regional Manager
T-ROC
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Responsible for hiring, training of 5 teams of 30 merchandisers, 4 supervisors to run 90-day overnight remodel projects in Walmart stores across the country.
- Held 4 day training to implement rules of conduct and expectations ahead of new projects
- Responsible for weekly payroll of up to 180 employees, keeping track of bonus eligibility of all team
- Getting weekly updates from Project Managers and FAM
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of escalated issues and proactive communication on product updates
- Supervised staff to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity
Area Manager
Lonza/ Arch Chemicals
01.2013 - 12.2019
- I was responsible for the sales, merchandising, setting up displays, marketing and order writing of HTH pool chemicals in Walmart/ Home Depot stores throughout all of south Texas
- Removed old and damaged products from the shelf, gave store credits or reduced the price to sell depending on how badly damage
- Worked with Management to go over weekly, monthly, and yearly sales and compare them to previous year to make recommendations on what we could do to improve sales, customer awareness of the HTH brand compared to competitors
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve customer service and increase sales
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues
Lead Supervisor
The Beam team Inc.
07.2009 - 12.2012
- Lead of a team of 10-12 team members that traveled the country doing overnight resets and remodels in Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Tractor Supply stores
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills, motivating team members to reach their full potential through coaching and mentoring efforts
- Educated workers about proper safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely responses to inquiries and effective resolution of issues
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on various initiatives to optimize operational performance across departments
- Delivered superior customer service in every interaction and skillfully resolved conflicts
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Learned every team members' role to offer skilled backup during shortages and high-volume periods
- Reduced employee turnover rate by creating a positive work environment and offering opportunities for professional growth
- Implemented regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and setting achievable goals for improvement
- Trained personnel to develop new team leads for new Supervisors roles as company needs increased
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.1985
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston Sr. High
Houston, Texas06.1981
Skills
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Relationship building and management
- Team Development
- Performance Management
- Goals and performance
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Development
- Staff Scheduling
- Employee Scheduling
- Talent review
- Sales expertise
- Recruitment and hiring
- Order Management
- Territory Management
- Vendor Management
- Customer Service
- Training and coaching
- Conflict Management
- Leadership skills
- Team Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Customer Relations
- Team Building Practices
- Project Management
- Staff Supervision
- Policy Enforcement
- Decision-Making
- Sales Forecasts
- Staff Recruiting
- Business Administration
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Sales Reporting
- Performance Oversight
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Project Management Training - 6 years
Timeline
Area Manager
Kellogg Garden Products
01.2022 - Current
Regional Manager
T-ROC
01.2020 - 12.2021
Area Manager
Lonza/ Arch Chemicals
01.2013 - 12.2019
Lead Supervisor
The Beam team Inc.
07.2009 - 12.2012
- Project Management Training - 6 years
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of North Texas
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston Sr. High
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