Douglas Gates

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About Douglas Gates

Experienced Professional, Inspirational Leader, Co-Manager for Lowes Home Improvement Co, Regional Trainer for Valspar, and Account Manager for Storer Services.Team driven results oriented, with over 20 years of retail experience with 7 Yrs. as a large retail manager at Lowes Home Improvement with sales volumes ranging from 26 million to 44 million annually. 13 Years with Valspar handling customers and building relationships with my key account Lowe’s. Able to build strong teams and relationships in high volume, fast-paced environments. Business driven, team-focused, outstanding project management skills, expertly manages performance while keeping employees inspired and motivated. Proficient in developing and mentoring talent, consistently models behaviors that set expectations and deliver on brand promise. Effectively builds and leverages relationships, excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and public speaking skills. Strengths include:• P&L / Financials Management • Team Building• Customer Focused •Strategic Planning• Building Relationships •Training and Development• Effective Merchandising •Performance Management• Fast-Paced/Multi-Task • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.Goals:Goals are to excel in whatever I do, whereby I may make greater contributions to the organization in increased revenues, reduced costs, producing future leaders and customers, demonstrating the expectations of customer service, and ensuring brand loyalty.Specialties: Leadership, Customer Service and Retention, Market Strategies, Training and Development, Performance Management, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Staffing, Community Involvement, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Energy Management, Shrink Loss Prevention