Vicente Gardea
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated District Manager with extensive experience directing operations, sales and staffing for numerous locations throughout area. Excellent record of success driving improvements and elevating public profile for brand resulting in increased revenue. Team leader with success guiding, coaching and motivating employees.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Merchandiser/Regional Operations Manager
Aaron's Sales and Lease
Spokane, WA
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented regional merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and sales performance.
- Analyzed market trends and consumer behavior to optimize product assortment and inventory levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute promotional events, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess merchandising compliance and provide actionable feedback for improvement.
- Trained and mentored staff on visual merchandising techniques, fostering a culture of excellence in presentation standards.
- Provided training and support to store personnel on merchandising best practices, elevating overall presentation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with store managers and staff, facilitating open communication channels for feedback and improvements.
Operator/Regional Manager
Buddys West Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
- Supervised staff to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity.
- Mentored and developed high-potential employees for leadership roles through individualized career development plans and opportunities for growth.
- Expanded regional presence by researching potential markets, developing strategic partnerships, and opening new locations.
- Improved talent recruitment processes by enhancing job descriptions, streamlining interview procedures, and partnering with local educational institutions for pipeline development.
- Motivated regional staff to achieve ambitious sales targets by establishing a competitive incentive structure and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Regional Manager
Buddys Home Furnishing dba BMH
DeSoto, TX
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Hired talented, trainable team members and drove new business strategies to grow revenues.
- Mentored and guided general managers on proper processes and methodologies.
- Improved individual location efficiency through effective leadership restructure.
- Developed and implemented clear policies and procedures across multi-state area.
- Expanded business, developed revenue and managed market gains.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by managing P&L to remain under budget with on-time project completion.
General Manager
TitleMax
El Paso, TX
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
Regional Manager
DPR Investments dba Aarons sales and lease
San Antonio, TX
03.2009 - 07.2018
- Transformed region from negative returns to 42% profit.
- Controlled shrink through strategic inventory management and loss prevention approaches.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by managing P&L to remain under budget with on-time project completion.
- Managed staff to optimize brand expansion initiative productivity.
- Maximized branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
Education
Associate of Arts -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2009
Skills
- Sales and Marketing Strategies
- Operational Management
- Goal Setting
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Cost Control
- Complex Problem Solving
- Hiring and Training
- Problem Resolution
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
- David Escamilla Manager 702-534-9759 cell
- Tony Flores 210-387-3232 Field Consultant cell
- Matt Holmes CEO Aarons Franchise 253-350-0114 cell
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Regional Merchandiser/Regional Operations Manager
Aaron's Sales and Lease
09.2025 - 03.2026
Operator/Regional Manager
Buddys West Las Vegas
10.2023 - 08.2025
Regional Manager
Buddys Home Furnishing dba BMH
06.2022 - 05.2023
General Manager
TitleMax
03.2021 - 04.2022
Regional Manager
DPR Investments dba Aarons sales and lease
03.2009 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts -
El Paso Community College