Chris Potts

Chris Potts

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager at Cohen Woodworking

  • Education

    • Waynesville highschool

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    • Everest College-Spring

      1998 - 2000
      Associate of Arts (AA) Business Administration and Management, General
    • Capella University

      2017 - 2021
      Doctor of Business Administration Leadership 3.857

      This program was designed to give learners the following professional skills:• Communicate effectively as scholar-practitioners in the field of general leadership, for diverse audiences and purposes through digital, oral, and written formats.• Lead and execute projects within the field of general management, using structured research processes, qualitative and quantitative techniques, theories, frameworks, and models, to discern evidence-based solutions to current or forward-looking… Show more This program was designed to give learners the following professional skills:• Communicate effectively as scholar-practitioners in the field of general leadership, for diverse audiences and purposes through digital, oral, and written formats.• Lead and execute projects within the field of general management, using structured research processes, qualitative and quantitative techniques, theories, frameworks, and models, to discern evidence-based solutions to current or forward-looking business problems.• Engage in reflective practice that demonstrates growth in personal and professional thought, behavior and action by modeling personal accountability, decisiveness and self-management when providing general management decisions in the workplace.• Demonstrate scholar-practitioner knowledge and expertise in general management, grounded in current theory, research and best practices. Show less

    • Capella University

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Science - MS Human Resources

      This program was designed to give learners the following professional skills:• Apply a strategic perspective to Human Resource Management that guides and influences organizational effectiveness.• Develop skills to lead, build relationships, partner, influence others, and navigate the organization.• Apply and interpret the law and the legal responsibilities of a human resource professional.• Use evidence-based decision-making to inform and support Human Resource Management… Show more This program was designed to give learners the following professional skills:• Apply a strategic perspective to Human Resource Management that guides and influences organizational effectiveness.• Develop skills to lead, build relationships, partner, influence others, and navigate the organization.• Apply and interpret the law and the legal responsibilities of a human resource professional.• Use evidence-based decision-making to inform and support Human Resource Management practices.• Apply the SHRM code of ethics to decision making and practice• Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally for the Human Resources field. Show less

    • Capella University

      2013 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration and Management, General

      Successfully completing the degree program, I gained the following skills and knowledge:• Create organizational value.• Participate collaboratively and respectfully.• Communicate effectively.• Plan strategically.• Employ high-performing business management techniques.• Solve problems within professional standards.• Use appropriate financial models and principles to support decisions.

  • Experience

    • Walmart

      Aug 1997 - Jun 2004
      Co-Manager
    • Heaven's View Boarding Academy

      Sept 2004 - Apr 2007
      Executive Director
    • Lowe's Companies, Inc.

      Apr 2007 - Jan 2017
      Human Resources Manager

      With Lowe's Home Improvement, Inc., I was promoted to increasinglyresponsible roles, from Sales Manager and Assistant Store Manager to HumanResources Manager with this leading home improvement retail store chain. Ideveloped long-term strategies and programs to advance store objectives andgoals. Additionally, I led talent acquisition efforts by recruiting,interviewing, and hiring personnel. I also managed and resolved employeerelations issues, performed inventory management and expense control, andadministered payroll and employee benefits.A few key achievements include:• Managed a $35 million operating budget across multiple lines of business.• Increased efficiency and productivity by optimizing operations and humanresources.• Strengthened employee and labor relations.• Boosted sales performance and improved customer experience by tracking andmonitoring financial and sales reports and driving execution of sales andcustomer service strategies. Show less

    • Warehouse 66 Music

      Feb 2017 - now
      Owner

      As an accomplished and results driven Manager, I possess a history ofsuccess leading human resources, sales, and operations. My experienceincludes holding responsibility for a $35 million operating budget acrossmultiple business lines of a large retail chain. My accomplishments alsoinclude creating and launching a full-service music store, overseeing allaspects of store operations, and building and leading a team of employees.The leadership and management skills I’ve gained from experience in thefast-paced and demanding retail industry are highly transferrable to othertypes of businesses and industries. A few of my strengths include creatingstrategic direction and developing and executing practical and effectiveaction plans that advance strategic goals and objectives such as increasingsales, streamlining operations, and strengthening employee relations.A few key achievements include:• Held full responsibility for P&L and staff management and supervision.• Spearheaded all aspects of creating and launching this retail music storein the historic downtown area, from purchase and acquisition of thebuilding, extensive remodeling, and overhaul of the industrial styleshowroom, and expanding the inventory, to growing the customer base byproviding music education and entertainment.• Expanded market presence by developing and implementing marketing andsocial media strategies.• Built a network of suppliers, established procurement guidelines, andmanaged supply chain and vendor relationships.• Generated outstanding financial performance. Show less

    • Academy Sports + Outdoors

      Aug 2021 - Jul 2023
      • Store Director

        Jul 2022 - Jul 2023
      • Operations Manager

        Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
      • Logistics Manager

        Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
    • Cohen Woodworking

      Jul 2023 - now
      • Operations Manager

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Production Manager

        Jul 2023 - Jan 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (In-Progress)

      SSGI
    • Foundations of Leadership Certificate 1

      The National Society of Leadership and Success
      Jun 2021
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    • Doctoral Candidate

      Capella University
      Sept 2020
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    • Foundations of Leadership Certificate 2

      The National Society of Leadership and Success
      Jun 2021
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