Dean Corley
Professional Experience
District Manager – Ace Hardware Corporation – 2008 – Current
Opportunities and Skills:
Team and company focused, supportive, results oriented, trusted advisor to team and owners. Managed $150MM territory.
Evaluate Store Operations
Advertising Budget and Planning
Financial Management and Planning
Staff Training/ B2B/ Outside Sales
Financial Assistance Planning
Project Management/Store Planning
Growth Plan Development
Merchandising
Inventory Management/Growth
Site Evaluation/ Proforma Evaluation
Human Resources
Excel, Word, Power Point
Achievements and Recognition:
National Region of the Year 2016
You Rock CMN Award
Region of the Year East 2009, 2012, 2014,2017
Helpful Moment Of Truth Award
District Manager of the Year East 2015
PRS Team Recognition
Special Projects:
Mentor for New Team Members
Level 3 Field Input Team
B2B Field Input Team
Leadership Development Team
Project Management Field Input Team
Outside Sales – ABC Supply – 2007-2008
Responsible for growing and maintain customer relationships and accounts.
Outside Sales – Texas Re-Roofing 2005 – 2007
Built several professional relationships within the industry, completely eliminating cold calling. Top salesman each year.
Operations Manager – Ace Building Center – 1998 – 2005
Opportunities included Inventory Management, Purchasing, Human Resources, Scheduling, Contracts/ Bids, Construction Management, Store Operations
Entrepreneur/ Owner – Diamonds and Dollars (2 Locations) – 1993-1998 (1 location currently in operation)
Start up business in two locations – opportunity to manage all facets of start up, growth, and operations.
Process Engineer – National Cash Register Corporation – 1990 – 1993
Process engineer in two departments, interim plant engineer, and interim production supervisor leading approximately 50 employees. Moved production from last place to first within two weeks buy building relationships with team and maintenance staff.
Education
B. S. Degree – Mechanical Engineering Technology – University of Tennessee, Martin - 1990
Minor Degree – Economics/ Finance
Professional Development and Training
Richardson Consultative Selling
AMA Conflict Management
Dale Carnegie Public Leadership
AMA Critical Thinking
Dale Carnegie Advance Presentation Skills
Dale Carnegie Leading Thru Influence
Affiliations
President, Operations Manager, Initial Investor – Gibson County Golf Course
Operations of 75 acre golf course including:
Employee and Volunteer Scheduling
Purchasing of equipment and supplies
Course maintenance, chemicals and watering system
9000 sf clubhouse and swimming pool facility
Equipment maintenance and repair