Aaron Harris Management Profile
**********@******.*** 443-***-**** Waldorf,, MD
Dynamic, results-oriented, award-winning experience increasing profits and customer satisfaction by facilitating excellent retail service on all levels, front and back of house. Dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe environment while effectively managing staff and driving positive growth of business plan. Credited with coordinating budgets and cost plans in ways that achieve and exceed financial objectives. Efficiently manage purchases, inventory, staff, and service by developing, implementing, and maintaining high standards.
Areas of expertise include:
Sales Management
Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams
Operations Management
Managing Profitability
Customer Service
Marketing & Sales
Strategic Planning
Operations Management
Event Planning
Marketing
Recruiting
Food & Kitchen Safety
Warehouse Organization
Team Management
Merchandising
Conflict Management
Customer Management
Process Improvements
Multi-Unit Managements
Business Management
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain
Process Improvement
Professional Experience
Lidl US Southern Maryland 2021 to Present
District Manager
Oversee management and associate teams for 3-5 stores
Ensure freshness, availability and customer service standards are always met
Motivate employees and create a results-focused working environment
Ensure a high level of productivity by implementing efficient and effective work practices
Coordinate, implement and monitor new standards and projects within the district
Drive business results and hold teams accountable for KPIs and meeting targets
Manage performance through coaching and development
Manage staffing, onboarding, training, and appraisals for store management
Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient store operations
Ensure continuous store compliance on company policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned (project work, concept implementation, training, etc.)
Best Buy Waldorf, MD 2016 to 2021
Sales Manager/ Assistant Store Manager
Carefully recruit, select, manage, and train staff to be extensively knowledgeable about the products and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. Drive attainment of company goals by accepting ownership and consistently exploring any avenues that would add value to job accomplishments.
Key Accomplishments:
Integrated partnerships with third party programs specific to sales, training, and customer-facing initiatives in order to ensure a seamless experience.
Coached and motivated employees to reach their personal and professional best.
Awarded Top-Ranking Store
Noodles and Company Bowie, MD 2013 to 2016
General Manager
Demonstrated excellence in marketing, managing staff, swiftly handling response operations, and consistently maintaining high satisfaction and quality ratings. Planned, organized, motivated, and controlled resources, procedures, and protocols in ways that achieved and exceeded company goals.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully managed the finances of a multi-million dollar store.
Identified, addressed, and resolved issues in restaurant performance.
Awarded GM of the Year, Store of the Year, Turnaround Store of the Year, Lowest Turnover Store, and Developed Store of the Year.
Five Guys Prince Frederick, MD 2012 to 2013
General Manager
Oversaw all areas of the restaurant and made final decisions on all matters of importance. Excelled at cost analysis and policy adjustments while serving as a strong leader and team builder. Optimized profits by taking all steps necessary to guarantee guests were satisfied with their dining experience.
Key Accomplishments:
Met all corporate quotas for shopper scores, store audits, and sales.
Won Highest Rated Store.
Arby’s Restaurant Prince Frederick, MD 2009 to 2011
General Manager
Streamlined budgets by developing and implementing effective cost control measures. Employed inventory management skills in order to drive uninterrupted production, sales, and customer service levels at minimum cost. Managed human resources effectively; built motivated teams and led them down positive, productive paths.
Additional Experience: Shift Manager at Taco Bell, 2005 to 2009
Education & Credentials
Criminal Justice and Business Studies
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY Frostburg, MD
Associate’s Degree
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND Prince Frederick, MD
Awards
Store of the Year, 2017, 2019,2020
Top Ranking Store, 2016, 2020, 2021
Best of the Best, 2017, 2021
General Manager of the Year, 2014, 2015
Store of the Year, 2015,2017
Turnaround Store of the Year, 2015
Lowest Turnover Store, 2013, 2014, 2015
Developed Store of the Year, 2014, 2015
Highest Rated Store, 2012, 2016 (#19), 2021 (Sales Floor #8)