Six Sigma Sales

Gregory L. Hobbs

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Lexington, Kentucy 40509 ********@*****.*** Mobile: 270-***-****

Consultant / Purchasing Director / Management/ Six Sigma

Strengthen corporate performance through team-focused leadership, with more

than 25 years of

experience leading strategic planning and purchasing functions in a high-

growth business environment.

Quality-driven, strategic, and well-organized leader noted for championing

significant process and performance improvements. Valuable executive

contributions include operations standardization and strategic planning.

Core executive team member and drive for bottom-line improvements in

purchasing and inventory management. Possess strong field expertise in a

retail environment with a proven ability to transfer skills into a new

industry.

Recognized for high-profile operational turnaround achievements affecting

revenue, stability, and profitability. Documented record of economic and

cultural gains despite substantial industry changes and turbulence

affecting the competitive outlook. Creative leader with a proven ability to

catapult sales, automate core business functions, leverage alliances with

industry partners, and drive profitability through focus on customer

centricity and innovation.

Core Skill Areas:

Strategic Business Process Corporate Social

Planning/Execution Improvement Responsibility

Team Building & Organizational Training & Development

Leadership Restructuring Employee Motivation

Brand Management Profit & Loss Management Change Management

Inventory Control Purchasing / Logistics

Professional Experience

Ace Hardware Tates Creek Centre, Lexington, KY

April 2010- March 2011

Manager

Ace Hardware, Lexington, KY

After moving to Lexington, KY to be with my wife I was asked to come in and

help this fairly new business. With 29 years experience in this industry

the new owners wanted me to evaluate and apply my successes to this

location. I worked to make the inventory more efficient and empowering the

associates. I enabled the team to use present technology to do their jobs

and make them more involved in the operation and success of the business.

I am allowed them to make decisions and implement strategies in the market

they have experience. I worked to make this a team of achievers and

contributors and not just people who show up to put time in, go home, and

receive a check. The future success of this operation is their people.

Flegles, Inc., Bardwell, KY 1980 - October 2009

Vice President

Promoted to lead all operational and personnel challenges within the

Hardware division of a home center store that provides building products to

general contractors, home builders, and do-it-yourself customers. Manage

all aspects of the purchasing, inventory control, and information system

management functions to ensure the right mix of products is available and

in stock. Oversee personnel recruitment, hiring, and training for a diverse

group of employees, engaging and empowering each associate to maximize

internal performance and the create a great customer experience.

Specific Highlights Include:

Revenue & Increased sales from $280K in 1980 to more than $1.5 million in

Profit Growth 2008, developing Flegles into a leader in the home center industry

in terms of financial performance and customer ratings.

Cultivated long-term, strategic relationships with suppliers and

retailers, including Radio Shack, ACE Hardware, Porter Paints,

Stihl, and Husquvana to expand the scope of the business.

Process Developed and implemented a fully automated information system to

Improvement streamline the inventory, purchasing, and general accounting

functions into one, easily adaptable business application.

Systematically designed and executed policies to restructure

processes involving customer acquisition, sales forecasting, and

Strategic order expediting for smoother day-to-day operations.

Planning Established new cross-departmental performance management metrics

for benchmark development; monitored and analyzed performance in

support of growth objectives.

Brand Performed in-depth competitive analyses to identify programs and

Management initiatives that provided real value to the organization in terms

of long-term growth and operating efficiencies.

Spearheaded an initiative to re-brand the company to suppliers,

delivering presentations to reflect the company's strengths and

capabilities and establish open lines of communication.

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Academic Background

Master of Business Administration (2008)

Walden University Online Program

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (1980)

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Training & Development

Kentucky Life Insurance License (2009)

Villanova University Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2009)

Villanova University Lean Six Sigma (2009)

Villanova University Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (2009)

True Value Market Training Seminars (1981-2002)

True Value Professional Retail Education Program, Purdue University (1998)

True Value University Degree (2000)

True Value Presidents Club Conferences (1998-2002)

Ace Hardware Competitive Edge Conferences:

E-Myth, Michael Gerber, Orlando, FL (2004)

Management Best Practices, Phoenix, AZ (2005)

Management Best Practices, Knoxville, TN (2006)

Ace Hardware Semi-Annual Show Seminars, (2002-2007)

Triad Computer Conferences (1997, 2004, 2005)

Dale Carnegie Sales Training

Professional Affiliations

Bardwell-Carlisle County Lions Club (1984-Present) - President 1986, 1995

Dogwood Hills Golf Club Founding Chairman (1996-1997)

Carlisle County Chamber of Commerce Member (1981-2009)

Sunday School Teacher Bardwell Baptist Church (1980-2003)

Elder Bardwell Christian Church (2005-2009)

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point

Retailer Applications: Margin Master Bottom-Line Improvement Software

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