BRIAN J . ANDERSON
***** **** ****** ****, *******, Washington 98026
206-***-**** ● ac4avx@r.postjobfree.com
E X P E R I E N C E D M A N A G E M E N T P R O F E S S I O N A L CAREER OBJECTIVE AND SUMMARY
A dynamic leader seeking a leadership or management role. Fully capable of performing at a high level, with minimal orientation, in any industry or setting. Core competencies include:
Organizational leadership
Goal-setting, execution and follow-through
Effective and supportive supervision
Built a culture of safety awareness
Performance reviews and accountability
Project management and execution
Relentless focus on profitability
Creativity in marketing and management
Training, mentoring and succession planning
Customer service orientation
Creative business partnerships
Commitment to managing by example
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Lowe’s Home Improvement
1996 to 2017
2011 to 2017 STORE MANAGER
Lynwood, Washington
Successfully led over 200 employees at this location, which ranks in the top 5 in the region with annual sales of more than $50 million. 1996 to 2011 ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
North Seattle, Everett and Smokey Point, Washington Sparks, Nevada; Bradenton, Florida
1988 to 1996 ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Ernst Home Centers
Northgate and University Village, Seattle, Washington POSITIVE IMPACT
In five years, grew annual sales figures by more than $15 million.
Successfully launched an in-home selling initiative that ranked in the top 5 in the region, comprising Project Exteriors, Project Interiors, Special Orders, Installed Sales and Commercial Business.
Achieved Sales and Service Employee Incentive targets for eight straight quarters.
Unique in our market, implemented a seven-day freight program to receive and stock merchandise throughout the week.
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BRIAN J . ANDERSON
13228 59th Avenue West, Seattle, Washington 98026
206-***-**** ● ac4avx@r.postjobfree.com
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POSITIVE IMPACT (Continued)
Created and implemented a successful business plan for the Lawn and Garden department, including scheduling over 100 employees and 30 vendors.
Implemented cross-training for all associates, ensuring skills in installations, special orders, credit, protection plans, telephones and registers. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Partnered with a local family in Make-A-Wish program to benefit a young child fighting cancer.
Led 30 volunteers in remodeling a home and landscaping a yard, part of the Rebuild Renton initiative.
Worked with Lynnwood Boys & Girls Club to sponsor a community day with local business partners.
As part of Rebuild Seattle, led over 100 volunteers to install a playground and remodel five homes.
UNIVERSITY AND OTHER EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 2012
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ACCOUNTING, 1994
Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, Washington Additional professional training through the Ken Blanchard Companies includes: Situational Leadership II
Performance Management Process Gaps
Servant Leadership
Change Leadership
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