Accomplished retail, logistics or transportation management leader with a consistent, proven track record.

  Exceptional listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build, train and lead teams of personnel to maximize their potential and excel and increase efficiency.

  Genuine problem solver that proactively identifies and resolves issues with diplomacy and tact.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Veteran, United States Marine Corps (USMC).

♦ Team Leadership/Training ♦ Logistics & Distribution ♦ Risk Management

♦ Operations Management ♦ New Business Development ♦ Marketing/Advertising

♦ Problem Solving ♦ Strategic Planning ♦ Merchandising

♦ Budget Management/Profit & Loss ♦ Payroll Administration ♦ Project Management

  Reduced payroll 20% at 2nd Avenue after persuading employees to maximize their efficiency.

  Lowered operations costs 20% at 2nd Avenue as a result of implementing cost reduction strategies.

  Decreased accidents 35% at Apogee Trucking by enforcing driver standards and accountability.

  Cut employee turnover at Apogee Trucking 30% as a result of boosting morale and creating a fun atmosphere.

  Reduced shrink at a Wal-Mart Supercenter by $400,000 after properly training personnel on how to use an Inventory Management System in close coordination with the Asset Protection Team.

  Consistently drove sales for a $105 million Wal-Mart Supercenter as Interim Store Manager.    

  Increased employee engagement scores 35% and lowered employee turnover rate 20% at Wal-Mart.

Store Manager, 2nd Avenue Bensalem, PA 2013-2016

  Reporting to an Executive Vice President and Regional Director, led performance of three separate retail stores.

  Managed more than 150 employees, as well as an up to $11 million budget, $900,000 of which was for recycling.

  Ensured recyclable products were properly identified, packaged and transported to collection facility.

  Consistently met weekly budget and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

General Manager, Apogee Trucking Little Canada, MN 2009-2013

  Worked closely with the CEO, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain and regional store general managers to ensure timely distribution of store products.  

  Coordinated daily trucking operations across five states, as well 300 employees.

  Monitored performance of 150 trucks to ensure 5,500 daily pickups that supported 25 retail stores.

Interim Store Manager/Co-Manager, Wal-Mart Supercenter New Bern, NC 2005-2009

  Led a team of 525 retail store associates for a location that generated $105 million in annual sales while also managing customer service and daily profit and loss.

  Trained, mentored and coached employees on best practices of merchandising; inventory control; loss prevention and safety policies.

United States Marine Corps (USMC) 1983-2005

Commanding Officer, Transportation Management & Logistics Operations School (2003-2005)

  Developed operational plans that resulted in the execution of 55 training objectives required by the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and Department of Defense (DoD).

  Supported 4,000 entry-and-career level Marines, 45 instructors and 15 civilian course writers.

  Managed an $800,000 student academic training budget.

Logistics Officer (1983-2003)

  Managed more than $50 million in transportation budgets to move 1.5 million military personnel, 300 tactical vehicles and 100 million pounds supplies across 10 countries to provide humanitarian aid.

  Saved $5 million in DoD transportation costs as a result of quality control measures.

  Earned 36 DoD citations for superior leadership, loyalty and dedication.  

  Honored with the No. 1 Recruitment Award in 1991 for performance across Virginia while recruiting future Marines at 35 high schools and five major colleges.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management, College of Low Country Beaufort, SC

Associate of Science (AS), Business Administration, Command and Staff College Quantico, VA

Completed a Human Resource Management Course, Hawaii University

Completed Six Sigma Planning and Staff Development Course, USMC

Completed Logistics & Distribution Staff Planning Training Course, USMC
Completed Logistics Officer Advanced Training Course, USMC
Completed Advanced Transportation Doctrine Course, USMC
Completed Transportation Officers Course, USMC

Completed Recruiting Administrator Course, USMC

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an accomplished retail, logistics or transportation management leader with a consistent, proven track record. I possess exceptional listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build, train and lead teams of personnel to maximize their potential and excel and increase efficiency. I am also a genuine problem solver that proactively identifies and resolves issues with diplomacy and tact. Among my achievements:

  Reduced payroll 20% at 2nd Avenue after persuading employees to maximize their efficiency.

  Lowered operations costs 20% at 2nd Avenue as a result of implementing cost reduction strategies.

  Decreased accidents 35% at Apogee Trucking by enforcing driver standards and accountability.

  Cut employee turnover at Apogee Trucking 30% as a result of boosting morale and creating a fun atmosphere.

  Reduced shrink at a Wal-Mart Supercenter by $400,000 after properly training personnel on how to use an Inventory Management System in close coordination with the Asset Protection Team.

  Consistently drove sales for a $105 million Wal-Mart Supercenter as Interim Store Manager.    

  Increased employee engagement scores 35% and lowered employee turnover rate 20% at Wal-Mart.

As your leader, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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