Christopher D. Davis
Tampa Fl *****
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District/Market Manager
Strategic Planning - Performance Management - Operations
Highly accomplished, results oriented Multi Unit Manager, experienced in
P/L management,
operations, sales and sales management, budgetary control, talent
management, coaching,
counseling and strategic planning with both start up and growth
organizations. Results
oriented leader with proven success of increasing sales and profitability.
Tendency to thrive
in a fast paced and evolving environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES
● P&L Management ● Strategic Planning ●
Mentoring/Coaching
● Operations Management ● Labor/Budgetary Control ●
Improve Customer Experience
● Sales Management ● Goal Setting ●
Team Building
● Sales Training ● Administrative Control ●
Asset Management
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
District Manager, CPI Corporation 2009 -
2011
San Diego, CA/Yuma AZ
Managed and directed 13 location managers and staff for full
responsibility of bottom-line
factors, including the execution of company directives and action
plans for individual store
goal achievement, inventory and P/L. Proactively developed and
recruited quality Location
Manager Candidates. Personally oversaw all recruiting efforts to
ensure quality of new hires
and location coverage. Forecasted and analyzed business trends
and functions within payroll
and controllable expenses to maximize profits. Administered
performance reviews and foster
a team concept among location managers. Delegate, prioritize,
meet deadlines and hold team
accountable, while initiating follow up on activities within the
District. Build and maintain
relationships with management of host stores.
Key Achievements:
● District one of three out of 48 to achieve sales goal,
accomplishing a 2% increase.
● Elevated District volume by 5%, increasing traffic through
positive outreach efforts.
● Positive improvement of Customer Satisfaction, Loyalty Plan,
Sales Average.
● Mentored development of location managers operational and
management skill sets.
Davis Corner Photography - Owner 2002 -
2009
West Warwick, RI
CHRISTOPHER D. DAVIS 401-***-****
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Key Achievements:
● Successfully expanded Wedding/Family/Event Photography
Operation
● Responsibilities included:
- Main Photographer, Marketing/Advertisement/Quality
Production and Sales
Market Manager, Select Comfort 2006 - 2008
Boston, MA/Rhode Island
Developed and lead a sales organization of 30 professionals to
deliver world class customer
service for the nations largest bedding retailer. Managed profit
and loss for a $8,000,000
market spanning two states. Recruit, hire and train commission
based sales professionals,
developing their skills for internal growth and upward mobility.
Grow leads and unit sales
through development and implementation of grass roots
marketing campaign's that included
community outreach, national and regional vendor expositions
and endorsement of medical
professionals.
Key Achievements:
● Achieved Region best overall Customer Service
● Improved Market Sales Ranking
D istrict Manager, CPI Corporation 1991 -
2006
Northeast Region/Western Pennsylvania
Directed up to 17 - 20 location managers and staff for full
responsibility of bottom-line
factors, including the execution of company directives and action
plans for individual
stores goal achievement, inventory/P&L management.
Proactively recruited and developed
quality location manager candidates. Personally oversaw all
recruiting efforts, ensuring
quality of associate new hires for location coverage. Forecasted
and analyzed business
trends and functions with payroll and controllable expenses to
maximize profits.
Administered performance reviews, fostered a team concept
among location managers.
Delegated, prioritized efforts to meet deadlines by initiating high
levels of accountability
towards operational and sales goal achievement. Built and
maintained positive relation-
ships with host store management team.
Key Achievements:
● Tested and implemented Company first 20 plus store location
District
● Trained and mentored newly promoted District Managers
● Promoted 3 location managers to District Managers
● Member of development team for company Customer Loyalty
Program
● Awarded Highest Sales Increase - Company
● Awarded Excellence in Customer Service - Company
● Recognized as District Manager of the Year 1994/1998
● Top Ten Sales Performance 7 of 11 years
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST