Paul Abbott

Background

About Paul Abbott

Without fail I act with integrity and trust, espousing core values. I am a problem solver who can accurately assess situations, use feedback to customize solutions, and communicate my plans to my team and partners. I consistently recognize the abilities and strengths of team members and ensure the appropriate placement of talent. I have an innate ability to prepare and deliver performance reviews and create learning plans to build a consistent and viable talent bench. I always maintain a calm demeanor and manage employee and customer issues professionaIly, setting a positive example. I have often built teams by creating strong morale, communicating wins and successes, and consistently holding people accountable. I manage performance, conduct feedback discussions regularly, and resolve problematic situations in a timely and respectful manner. I help people to succeed and act compassionately when they fail. I maintain a fair and equitable workplace and encourage an environment where members of the team can express their concerns and ideas. I build collaborative relationships by fostering open dialogue and listening effectively. I coach and communicate with the team about all products and services, enthusiastically model selling behavior, share technical knowledge, and provide recommendations about ways to connect customers with the right solutions or products. I gain insight from mistakes, am open to feedback, and can translate feedback into actionable steps to consistently deliver results. I can deliver consistent positive financial results. I can expertly control an operating budget. I have a great deal of experience in and know how to plan and execute Visual Merchandising Plans. I have been a business owner who is analytical and uses my knowledge of the industry and competition to consistently identify opportunities and deliver sales results.