Cover Letter & Resume for Kenneth Wood

I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me today. I’m carefully applying where I know I can be beneficial, where I believe I’ll find a strong culture, and have the ability to grow.

In my current role, my purpose and responsibility is to drive sales results. I contribute personally, I execute through my teams, and I establish strong relationships when networking internally and externally. I’m a problem solver at heart. My focus is to eliminate excuses and develop my teams to overcome obstacles. I’m careful, intentional, and deliberate with my strategy to drive results and win. I’m applying with you because I believe I can help you execute your mission and achieve your goals. I’m no-nonsense with my business and my teams are a direct reflection of myself and my leadership. In my current role, I’m expected to manage multiple priorities; creating

& executing a budget, recruiting and developing talent, creating a culture of personal ownership and commitment, all while driving powerful sales results and balancing daily operational tasks. To recap; I’m a relentless, results-driven leader, problem solver focused on overcoming obstacles, skilled recruiter of talent, and always 100% accountable for my work and my results. Resume

KENNETH WOOD

4053 Ogrady Drive

Corpus Christi, TX 78413

email: ad3gp5@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 361-***-****

Professional Summary

Spirited leader who successfully drives business results though positive, influential leadership by demonstrating high professional and personal standards. Dedicated to creating an environment where people are encouraged to reach their full potential through recognition and coaching.

Work Experience

Bath & Body Works

Store Manager 7/2019 - Present

•Focused on building a high performing team of store leaders to drive record sales while balancing operational responsibilities.

•Prepares and executes a monthly business action plan and payroll budget to grow year-over-year sales by 10% based on analysis of current trends, studying hindsights, and taking action on missed opportunities.

•Represents the brand by forging strong relationships with local schools, non profits, and community leaders with charitable contributions to grow brand awareness and drive store results.

Burlington Stores

Store Manager 2/2010 - 7/2019

•Served as a mentor manager to newly hired or recruited Store Managers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana & Arkansas. Focused on developing high standards in customer experience, inventory flow, store team engagement.

•CEO Award winner 2010, 2012 & 2018 for achieving highest year-over-year sales and sales-to-plan results (Arlington, TX & Corpus Christi, TX).

Walmart Stores

Store Manager 9/1999 – 12/2009

•Store Manager of Walmart Neighborhood Market store with $44m annual sales; Highest Volume WNM in the company.

•Led the initiative to create the 40k sq ft store prototype with the VP of Small Store Format Operations, expanding the footprint of the Neighborhood Market to 100 stores across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma region between 2000 and 2007.

•Awarded Regional Store of the Year in 2007 & Divisional Store of the Year in 2008 for double digit sales growth, driving highest net profit percent and associate engagement results.

•Promoted to SM of a high-volume WM Supercenter store with $85m annual sales Education

Tarrant County College

2000-2001

Texas Real Estate Certification; Certified by Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Walton University

MBA 2002-2006

Volunteering

Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation

Board Chairman 12/2021-Present

Finance Committee Chair 12/2019-12/2021 Board Treasurer 12/2017-2019 Board Member 4/2015-Present