Manager Store

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Bryant ******@*****.***

Daytona Beach, FL

(386) 846-

6590

*Military Veteran*

EDUCATION

Military College; Ft. Drum, New York

Suspended due to military deployment, 1991

WORK EXPERIENCE

K Mart Distribution Center; Ocala, Florida

Operations Manager, November 2006-May 2009

. Organized a long-term plan, including an initiative geared toward

operational excellence.

. Worked closely with the Assistant General Manager to maximize

productivity and leverage expenses for the outbound operation by

reducing the number of pickers that is used to complete the daily

work load. I strategically implemented a team to profile the

warehouse for an easier picking strategy.

. Contributed to the development and implementation of

organizational strategies, policies and practices

Farmer Furniture Store; Macon, Georgia

Store Manager, December 2003 - Nov 2004

. Coached all sale associates to achieve individual and store quotas

monthly.

. Planned and maximized floor presentation and square footage

productivity using effective visual merchandising techniques.

. Facilitated store meeting daily and prepared for upcoming sales

events

. Monitored the credit department (1.5 Million Dollars A/R) to

ensure all credit approvals are within company guidelines.

. Monitored all warehouse activities to ensure on-time delivers and

customers satisfaction

Wal-Mart Distribution Center; Douglas, Georgia

Area Manager, March 1997 - October 2001

. Determined and implemented appropriate departmental procedures and

monitored adherence to, efficiency and cost effectiveness of the

processes. Recommended changes, revisions, additions or deletions

as necessary.

. Established and monitored the daily production schedules and

ensures priorities are adhered to and that resources are utilized

properly to control cost.

. Established sound process improvement initiatives that drive year

over year improvement.

. Supervised daily activities of associates/supervisors and is held

accountable for their performance. Allocated work, monitors

productivity, and procures resources to facilitate associates

performance, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy,

housekeeping, merchandise damage minimization and safety.

. Determined staffing needs for optimum department operations.

ACCOLADES/ LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

United States Army (Squad Leader)/United State Military College: (1989

- 1992), Heilig Myers Furniture (Credit Manager): (1992-1997), Alltel

Authorize Agent (Owner) (2000 - 2005)

SKILLS

Internet Explorer, Warehouse Management System, Kronos Software and

Microsoft Office

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