SHEDRICK H. PAYNE

Results-oriented Executive with expertise in P&L management, international operations, and strategic analysis. Achieved significant market growth through effective operational streamlining and innovative human resource management. Focused on enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving sales and developing high-performing teams.

• Directed monthly Sales Growth from $180,000 to $400,000+ in 3 years.
• Strategist with proven ability to conduct market research, identify prospects, and create & execute highly effective business development plans.
• Managed two stores while conducting a search for replacement managers.
• Met or exceeded stated company objectives consistently while keeping core costs within budget.
• Spearheaded store that generated highest operational profit/ highest promotional sales.
• Solid track record of increasing profitability by growing major accounts.
• Personally negotiated contracts with major industrial and commercial account.
• Established and maintained corporate accounts with top digital solution companies.

• Florida Department of Insurance, Licensed Broker - Preservation 1st Financial Group, 01/01/03, Present, Develop customer financial plans for Senior market, including implementing and periodically reviewing, analyzing and updating financial plans., Service 400 plus existing and new clients related to life insurance products, annuities, and Medicare products., Develop marketing strategies which include generating high level of referrals from existing client base, facilitating monthly seminars, mass mailings, cold calling, walk and talks, expositions and educational seminars.
• Soho Leisure Group, Assistant Manager, 01/01/03, 01/01/02, Train new co-workers on policies and procedures; provide constructive feedback and recognition to Team Members., Build repeat customer base through hands on personal contact and ensuring highest level of customer care., Problem solving customer service conflicts with a win-win approach.
• S&K Menswear, General Manager, 01/01/01, 01/01/85, Strategic planning to increase profitability through group sales., Responsible for inventory control, banking guidelines, recruiting and termination of team members, including communication of all company policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Kinkos, Branch Manager, Tampa, Downtown Branch, 01/01/95, 01/01/01, General Manager, Tampa, Downtown Branch, 01/01/92, 01/01/95, General Manager, Auburn, Alabama, 01/01/85, 01/01/92, Full charge leadership of a branch producing $4.2M annually., Provide performance appraisals, training/development of up-coming managers, interpret and communicate all company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all objectives., Monitored labor cost at 19%., Core competencies include: confidentiality, copyright laws, state and federal hiring protocols, safety, proposals/bids, forecasting, inventory control and banking guidelines, quality control, recruitment and termination, and projecting a positive image for company., Provided management for Fowler store during recruitment search., Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with sales team.