Chris Bryant
Jasper,GA
Summary
Performance-driven Regional Leader with 25 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager - Atlanta / Tennessee
TJ Maxx
12.2022 - Current
- Exceeded sales plan while improving shrink in complex market of high-volume off-price stores.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Created robust succession plans for key positions within each location, ensuring seamless transitions and continued excellence in operations during personnel changes.
Regional Director Greater Atlanta
Dollar General
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Effectively lead Region of 12 District Managers and 215 stores totaling $430+ million in annual sales.
- Delivered annual sales growth that met or exceeded company targets year over year through people development, efficient flow processes, and cross-functional collaboration with distribution centers and transportation.
- Identified and developed new business opportunities within operational area (i.e., distribution flow improvements, merchandising display efforts, store growth, and real estate site selection, and education of employees and customers.)
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Regional Operation Director - Southeast
Party City
11.2015 - 05.2020
- Developed, implemented, and maintained standard operating procedures for 165 stores and 14 District managers from SE and Mid-Atlantic to exceed top line sales and deliver outstanding customer service.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and executives to guide operational strategy.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
District Manager - GA / Tennessee
Party City
11.2015 - 05.2020
- Staffed market with fresh talent and immediately turned negative comping stores into to positive performers within same fiscal year.
- Assisted three other DM's in recruiting and hiring with multiple referrals.
District Manager - NC / VA / WV / Atlanta
Staples
01.2008 - 11.2015
- Developed team of store managers who achieve budgeted financial plans, sales growth, and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Conducted store/sales Managers performance and appraisals - Evaluated store managers and provided feedback and development opportunities to increase retention of store/sales Managers.
- Trained store managers in techniques to increase sales and output.
Group Manager - Kennesaw, GA
Office Depot
04.1999 - 08.2007
- Continually developed and coached a group of 5-6 Store Managers to lead their teams of 30-35 employees to effectively achieve desired company goals and initiatives within each location
- Training store manager for 4 districts in Georgia
- Trained 135 Managers
- Responsible for operations, management, and hiring decisions for the district as well as coordinating and executing store openings and remodels in the Atlanta area.
Education
Business Management
Kennesaw State University
05.2000
Skills
- Integrity and Builds Trust - Creates work environment that places tremendous emphasis on honest and open communication and where different perspectives, ideas and opinions are valued and solicited
- Drive for Results - Highly motivated to succeed and drive results through people
- Developing Talent and Effective Teams - Incomparable ability to lead and motivate multi-unit leaders to achieve maximum performance
- Strategic Planning - Deep understanding of off-price model and builds commitment to execute against it
Timeline
District Manager - Atlanta / Tennessee
TJ Maxx
12.2022 - Current
Regional Director Greater Atlanta
Dollar General
05.2020 - 12.2022
Regional Operation Director - Southeast
Party City
11.2015 - 05.2020
District Manager - GA / Tennessee
Party City
11.2015 - 05.2020
District Manager - NC / VA / WV / Atlanta
Staples
01.2008 - 11.2015
Group Manager - Kennesaw, GA
Office Depot
04.1999 - 08.2007
Business Management
Kennesaw State University
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