Sean Howard
Carrollton,GA
Summary
I am a highly accomplished manager with experience in district-level and store-level operations. Proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives while coaching and developing great teams. I am looking for a company focused on providing a great environment for their employees to thrive while driving great results. My greatest attribute is my ability to form and lead dynamic teams. I am highly organized with an unwavering work ethic
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Dollar General
Atlanta, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Overseeing all aspects of store operations for 20+ store locations (up to 41 stores at certain times), managing $40-50 million in annual sales
- Improved overall sales, service, and shrink results in all 5 districts assigned.
- Top-performing district in my region in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- Meet or exceeded shrink reduction goals for 5 consecutive years.
- I have met or exceeded the sales plan for 17 consecutive quarters.
- 2024 TOP 1% in the company
- Recruit and train store managers
District Manager
Domino's Pizza
Atlanta, GA
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Oversaw 13 locations
- Met EBITA goals every quarter of tenure
- Successfully turned around a struggling district, moving from bottom 10% in company to meeting/exceeding company goals within 12 months.
Store Manager
Domino's Pizza
Villa Rica, Georgia
05.2012 - 07.2016
- Consistently a top performer in EBITA.
- Acted as a regional trainer for new general managers who were onboarded in 2015-2016.
- Responsible for daily operations, including customer service, staffing, scheduling, production, and training.
- Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty.
General Manager
Papa Johns Pizza
Atlanta, GA
09.2005 - 05.2012
- From 2008 to 2012, was in Circle of Excellence for outstanding results in controllable expenses
- Responsible for daily operations, including customer service, staffing, scheduling, production, and training.
- Monitored store performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty.
Executive Team Leader
Target Corp.
Atlanta, GA
03.1998 - 03.2004
- I was promoted 4 times during my tenor with Target.
- ETL Hardlines for the new store opened in Douglasville (1998)
- ETL Softlines in Carrolton (1999-2000).
- ETL logistics for the Target Greatland we opened in 2003. Oversaw all logistical operations for $60+ million in annual revenue. Processed 7 to 12 trucks per week. Responsible for all freight management, resets, pricing, and signing teams.
- Responsible for overseeing between 80-120 employees at various times during my tenor with Targe
Department Manager
Kmart
Douglasville, Georgia
01.1996 - 07.1998
- Learned the basics of business management. Was promoted to department manager within 2 months of employment.
- Improved Garden Center sales 240% in my first year.
- Trained and supervised associates on customer service and all other aspects of daily operations in the Garden Center.
- Became responsible for all seasonal sets in 1997.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to develop efficient processes for managing daily operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Paulding County High School
Dallas, Ga06-1995
Skills
- Ability to recruit, develop, and foster strong store leaders
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Store operations
- Shrink reduction
- EBITA analysis
- Inventory control
- Customer relations management
Affiliations
I am the father of 2 boys, 10 and 11 years old. It is my mission in life to provide them with the skills, traits, and resources to follow their dreams and live their best, most successful life.
Timeline
District Manager
Dollar General
08.2018 - Current
District Manager
Domino's Pizza
04.2016 - 07.2018
Store Manager
Domino's Pizza
05.2012 - 07.2016
General Manager
Papa Johns Pizza
09.2005 - 05.2012
Executive Team Leader
Target Corp.
03.1998 - 03.2004
Department Manager
Kmart
01.1996 - 07.1998
High School Diploma -
Paulding County High School