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Jearl Ballard

Cookeville

Summary

With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry I consistently demonstrate the ability to provide exceptional customer service and leadership of high-performing teams. I have effectively managed teams of 300+ employees, including 8-13 salaried members of management. My expertise lies in training and developing personnel to achieve corporate objectives and foster personal growth. By delegating and closely monitoring product merchandising, guest service delivery, and sales strategy, I consistently contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the organization.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2020 - Current

● Achieved yearly growth in associate satisfaction metrics.

● Routinely outperformed set annual sales metrics.

● Oversaw efforts to identify and recruit high-caliber associates.

● Directed team efforts to maintain consistent standards in merchandising, customer service, and store management.

Store Manager

Wal-Mart
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Optimized revenue through strategic enforcement of product presentation standards.
  • Empowered team with actionable guidance to ensure personable customer interactions.
  • Set clear expectations for team performance, conducted periodic evaluations, and implemented corrective actions or merit increases

Store Manager

Wal-Mart
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Set clear expectations for team performance, conducted periodic evaluations, and implemented corrective actions or merit increases
  • Directed merchandising strategy and enforced standards to achieve memorable product presentation and increase revenue
  • Managed customer experiences with a close eye on customer and team member interactions, touchpoints, and methods of engagement

Co-Manager

Wal-Mart
03.2014 - 03.2018
  • Covered daily business requirements with well-organized schedule and properly delegated assignments
  • Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps requiring retraining
  • Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth
  • Developed talent from within to build cohesive and successful leadership team

Assistant Manager

Wal-Mart
02.2011 - 03.2014
  • Helped senior managers run smooth operations by independently handling day-to-day requirements
  • Coordinated employee schedules to provide adequate coverage according to business demands
  • Brought in well-qualified employees to fill important vacancies, targeting recruitment strategies to reach key candidates
  • Directed daily store operations, including staff management, task delegation, merchandising, and customer service.

Education

Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN
03.2014

Skills

  • Business management
  • Talent recruitment
  • Customer service
  • Inventory control
  • Leadership development
  • Product merchandising

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2020 - Current

Store Manager

Wal-Mart
03.2019 - 03.2021

Store Manager

Wal-Mart
03.2018 - 03.2019

Co-Manager

Wal-Mart
03.2014 - 03.2018

Assistant Manager

Wal-Mart
02.2011 - 03.2014

Tennessee Tech University
Jearl Ballard