Manager Sales

Work History:

Store Manager in Training-Loblaw- Superstore

October 2013-Present

-Oversee General Store Operations

-Maximize Sales and profits by focusing on the Company’s goals and priories

-Coaching and Mentor the Management Team (three Assistant Managers and eighteen Department Managers)

General Manager – Rona Canada (Windsor & Chatham)

July 2011 – July 2013

-General operations and merchandise management to maximize sales and profit margins

-Redeployment of talent in downsizing operation

-Developing customer relationships through empowered associate team

-Mentoring management team in 2 facilities

-Partner with regional and corporate teams in planning for future success of the company in various areas, especially focused on people development needs

Regional Director of Operations –Freshco/Price Chopper a Division of Sobey’s Canada

May 2009 – July 2011

-Renovated 15 stores while maintaining sales increases in renovated stores of 25-30% over ly.

-Maximize sales and profits by ensuring all locations execute plans and operational standards, succession plans

-Build relationships and team focus with franchisee and corporate stores to translate the Freshco/Sobey’s culture

-Develop succession plans, engagement plans, build talent pool.

-Special Project: labour relations

Store Manager – Lowe’s Canada

September 2007 – May 2009

-Maximize sales and profits for facility by setting high standards and leading a team with a great sense of urgency to execution and serving the customer

-Develop internal talent to take the next step in succession plans building bench-strength for future growth in the organization

-Analyze and understand business expenses with a proactive approach to minimize impact and maximizing profits: including payroll, competition, merchandise moves, seasonal shrinkage

District Manager – Wal-Mart Canada Corp.

-Maximize sales and profits by ensuring all locations execute merchandise plans and operational standards creating a safe working and shopping environment

-Foster growth of culture through Store Management Team development and succession plans for future growth

February 2004 – September 2007

Niagara Peninsula

Sales volume $450 million through 8 locations

April 2003 – February 2004

Northern Saskatchewan

Sales volume $370 million through 7 locations

November 2002 – April 2003

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sales volume $350 million through 9 locations

Regional Personnel Manager Wal-Mart Canada Corp (April 2002 – November 2002 Western Canada)

-Developed and maintained a talent plan for Western Canada including all levels of management for current and future growth

-Project Lead on inventory management project with direct influence on talent assessment needs

-Developed store management scheduling protocol for Canada and launched to key partners in the organization for roll out across the country

Store Manager Wal-Mart Canada Corp

-Execute merchandise and operational plans to maximize sales and profit ensuring expense control and safe work practices are followed

-Develop hourly Associates and Assistant Managers through career planning and personal development

February 1996 – December 1996

North Bay, Ontario

Sales Volume $40 million

December 1996 – January 2000

Windsor, Ontario

Sales Volume $65 million

January 2000 – November 2002

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Sales Volume $97 million

Regina, Saskatchewan

(Co-Manager September 1995 – February 1996)

Store Manager Zellers Canada 1989 – 1995

Store Manager F.W.Woolworth Canada 1984 – 1989

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