Mel Black

Background

About Mel Black

Career Overview: More than 20 years of experience in retail management including; assistant manager, store manager, regional//District manager and executive team. Exercised increased level of responsibility over people and budgets using a variety of innovative leadership and interpersonal skills with flawless executive follow up. Demonstrated skills in improving store operations, quality of customer service, and increased profit while reducing cost. CORE STRENGTHS: Senior Leadership Strategic Planning Profit and Loss Training Team Building Inventory Management Special Events/Fund Raising Store Operations Payroll budgeting/Management Recruiting/Hiring/Firing Conflict resolution/HR Management Customer Relations ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In my tenure with Crown Hardware I was promoted from management trainee to Assistant Manager in 30 days, promoted to Store Manager in the following 60 days. Promoted to Regional//District Manager to oversee 7 locations in 2 counties, built strong management teams in each location through strong leadership and interpersonal skills. During my tenure in management, successfully remodeled existing locations and opened many new locations. Including store layouts, project management; merchandise planning, budget planning and placing all opening stock orders. Designed innovative higher from within strategy promoting eligible and deserving individuals while, at the same time, reducing labor costs. Groomed many deserving subordinates for successful applications to management positions.