Noel ( Bo ) Shell

Experience

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  Delchamps Grocery Stores

  Feb 1986 - Dec 1996

  Various Positions

  Various Positions (Store Manager, Buyer Assistant, Merchandiser, Assistant Manager, Hourly Supervisor, Hourly Employee) (1986-1996)

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  Wal-mart Stores

  Feb 1997 - May 2009

  Store Manager

  Directed 13 direct subordinates and 450+ indirect subordinates to maintain operating objectives• Managed retail locations ranging from 60 million to 115 million dollars in sales a yearo While managing the Greenwood, MS location, it was recognized as the Walmart Division Store of the Year on Improvement with Engagement Performance and Profitability Growth• Administered operations including inventory and customer service• Controlled losses and improved profits by managing shrink, ensuring in-stock, controlling turns of inventory, andreducing weeks on hand of inventory• Supported company culture and diversityStore Planning February 1997 – May 2009• Worked with the Wal-Mart Home Office Development Branch in site development of 4 new stores with dutiesincluding site preparation through final release of store for operation• Directed site preparation, corporate-construction relations, staffing of new facility, training of new associates,building of store fixtures, and completion merchandising facilities Key Accomplishments• Engagement performance improved 150% in 2008 (Paducah, KY)• $5.5 million in sales growth with $83.5 million gross from 2007 to 2009 (Paducah, KY) Show less

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  Gander Mountain

  Sept 2009 - Nov 2010

  Store Manager

  • Directed all aspects of operations, human resources, financials, expenses, shrink, regulatory compliance, andcompany culture• Implementation of effective inventory management practices resulting from community outreach and researchKey Accomplishments• Labor force efficiency maximization that lead to reduced overhead• Marked improvements in inventory turnover

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  Pepsi MidAmerica

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2021

  Area Manager / On Premise Manager

  On-Premise ManagerApril 2017 – Current • Prepare and present a monthly market review of strategic objectives and progress• Executive development of marketing strategies and special events with a historical record of increasing top-linesales and improving profitability• Create, develop, and maintain national and local contract accounts with retail level clientsArea Manager June 2010– April 2017• Retail level client sales, deconfliction, and management• Creation of both local and national market initiative promotions that generated manifest sales growth andincreased corporate outreach• Direct the daily functions and professional development of both sales professionals and frontline employees• Execute routing directives that maximized fleet operational efficiency with a fleet in excess of 12 daily routesKey Accomplishments• 28% in market share growth during period as On-Premise Manager. All zones and channels saw marked increases after effective execution of marketing and outreach initiative• Growth of exclusive restaurant accounts, school accounts, and sports facilities by 50% over the past three years.• Signing of the McCracken County 6A School for a 10-year exclusive distribution contract Show less

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  Huck's Convenience Stores

  Aug 2021 - now

  Division Manager

  Southern Indiana, Louisville KY, North Eastern KY, and Lexington KY