Trevor Barksdale
Pensacola ,FL
Summary
Accomplished Manager with exceptional abilities in operations management and business leadership. Improves processes continuously by monitoring activities, identifying root causes, and incorporating new technologies and optimal practices. Results-driven leader with skills in strategic planning and process optimization. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean and safe work areas with attention to important details. Knowledgeable, hardworking, and forward-thinking leader with solid home improvement industry background. People leader well versed in inventory control, Cultivates service-oriented work culture and drives employee development to build high-performing teams. Motivational and decisive leader with Twenty years of leading teams, operations management, and safety expertise.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
BlueLinx
Pensacola, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Owned pricing, profitability, and sales performance for assigned building-materials product lines
- Optimized product mix and inventory strategy to support branch demand and margin goals
- Partnered with vendors to manage programs, rebates, and product availability
- Supported branches and territory managers with product expertise, pricing guidance, and issue resolution
- Analyzed sales, turns, and market trends to guide stocking and pricing decisions
- Coordinated cross-functionally with purchasing, supply chain, and sales to align execution
Operations Manager
Lowe's 2788
Pensacola, Florida
10.2004 - 10.2024
- Oversaw daily store operations including receiving, inventory management, labor planning, safety, and customer fulfillment.
- Led and developed department supervisors and associates, driving accountability, performance improvement, and team engagement.
- Improved freight flow, backroom organization, and floor readiness to support sales and on-time customer deliveries.
- Executed corporate initiatives, seasonal resets, and merchandising standards.
- Planned and managed crew schedules to align with business and project demands.
- Planned, organized, and delegated operational activities to handle forecasted business volume.
- Managed customer experiences with a close eye on customer and team member interactions, touchpoints, and methods of engagement.
- Led market-level delivery operations to ensure on-time, high-quality customer deliveries
- Managed and coached delivery teams and third-party providers to meet performance standards
- Partnered with stores, and supply chain teams to resolve delivery issuesMonitored KPIs, costs, and service metrics to drive operational improvements
- Handled escalations, staffing, and performance management to maintain service levels
- Drove sales growth and margin performance across multiple departments through disciplined execution and team leadership.
- Led, coached, and developed department managers and associates to exceed sales, service, and attachment goals.. Analyzed sales trends and KPIs to adjust selling strategies, staffing, and merchandising for improved results.
- Partnered with operations and merchandising teams to ensure product availability, pricing accuracy, and promo execution.
- Built strong customer relationships, supporting both DIY and Pro customers through service excellence and accountability.
Education
N/a - undefined
Troy University
Troy, AlabamaHigh school diploma - undefined
Tate High School
Gonzalez, Florida6 2000
Skills
- Employee training
- Staff management
- Inventory control
- Business management
- Performance improvement
Timeline
Product Manager
BlueLinx
10.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Lowe's 2788
10.2004 - 10.2024
N/a - undefined
Troy University
High school diploma - undefined
Tate High School