Craig Simpler

Experience

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  2003-2009 Jimmy's Car Stereo

  Nov 1997 - Oct 2000

  Store Manager/Area Manager

  Responsible for the personnel, operation and financial results of a 2-location market of mobile audio, video, security and accessories sales in the Montgomery area .Coordinated sales, promotions, advertising, inventory and bookkeeping at both locations. Assisted In product alignment and purchasing as well as merchandising.

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  Circuit City Stores Inc

  Oct 2000 - Dec 2003

  Sales and Installation Manager/Technology Manager/Area Manager

  Responsible for the personnel, operations and financial results of a 4-location market of mobile audio sales and installation departments and later the computer technology, broadband and cellular sales in the New Orleans area. Managed a team of up to 70 direct reports including hourly and commissioned salespeople along with 3 salaried indirect reports. Recruited, trained and developed associates at all positions including store level management. Performed validation of profits through extensive management of P&L on a monthly basis. Evaluated expenses, inventory, shrink and associate performance to increase profits. Show less

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  Office Max

  Oct 2003 - Dec 2003

  General Manager

  Responsible for total operations, personnel and financial results of a multi million dollar single store location of office supply sales and deliveries, Copymax copy and design services including retail and business sales. Managed a full team of over 40 direct reports including salaried managers and hourly store positions.

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  The Home Depot

  Dec 2009 - Jun 2014

  Specialty Manager/Merchandising Manager/Assistant Store Manager

  Responsible for the personnel, operations and financial results of a 24 million dollar + home improvement store. Coordinated sales, deliveries, installations, business to business sales, outside sales, event promotions, payroll, and product alignment. Managed a team of over 120 direct reports. Evaluated expenses, inventory, shrink and associate performance to increase profits.

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  Best Buy

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2017

  • General Manager

    Dec 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Sales Manager

    Sept 2014 - Nov 2014
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  H&R Block

  Jul 2017 - now

  District General Manager