Richard Reese

Experience

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  World Furniture Direct

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2012

  Warehouse Manager

  As a Warehouse Manager, I led warehouse operations with a team of nine direct reports and 30 employees across three locations. Key contributions include: Negotiated a credit program with vendors for products received broken saving 20% on costs related to shrink. Provided engaged, supportive leadership such as performance coaching, strategically delegating responsibilities to build skills, and conducting reviews, salary increases, and promotions.  Established a mapping process for delivery and created a product placement diagram to organize the warehouse resulting in improved efficiency, reduced costs, and increase in profitability from increased delivery capabilities. Show less

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  Foodmaxx

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Assistant Grocery Manager

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Grocery Clerk

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
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  Foodmaxx

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2017

  Assistant Store Director

  As an Assistant Store Manager, I managed store operations with a team of up to 100 employees. Key contributions include:  Implemented shrink reduction initiatives in the fresh department such as reviewing pre-orders with leaders and using the Iris ordering system resulting in a shrink reduction of fresh department 35% and overall store by 30%.  Built and leveraged relationships with up to 10 vendors securing additional resources to drive business results. Served as the in-store HR Manager for 80+ employees by creating performance improvement plans and implementing corporate programs. Show less

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  ALDI USA

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

  Store Director

  As a Store Manager, I direct store operations. Key contributions include: Analyzed and updated reporting, sales curves, and year-to-date data to create a budget with a 90% accuracy. Maintained a well-stocked store, optimized inventory levels to balance increased sales while lowering shrink. Delivered exceptional customer experiences driving loyalty resulting in a 6% sales increase MOM.  Utilized a perpetual ordering program (POP) and parameters monitoring program (PMP) for ordering achieving a 60% decrease in shrink within six months and leveraged best practices to support shrink reduction division-wide. Show less

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  Love's Travel Stops

  Sept 2019 - May 2024

  • Facility General Manager

    Dec 2020 - May 2024

  • Tire Care Manager

    Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Operations Manager

    Sept 2019 - Oct 2019
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  Golden Gate Petroleum of Nevada LLC

  Nov 2024 - now

  Store Manager