Jared Bleu
Griffin
Summary
Results-driven retail leader with 14 years of experience with Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy, including more than 3 years as an Assistant Store Manager and in a high-volume $29 million combination store. Experienced in leading teams, driving sales growth, executing operational excellence, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Extensive expertise in golf equipment sales, custom club fitting, club repair, and service operations, with a passion for helping golfers improve their performance through personalized solutions. Graduate of the CORE Management Development Program with strong experience in talent development, coaching, merchandising, inventory management, and business performance. Recognized for building high-performing teams, fostering an Athlete-first culture, and achieving results in fast-paced retail environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
Griffin
08.2012 - Current
- Progressed through multiple leadership roles over 14 years with Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy, culminating in Assistant Store Manager responsibilities within a high-volume retail environment.
- Supported daily operations and team leadership as an Assistant Manager for a Dick's Sporting Goods/Golf Galaxy combination store generating approximately $29 million in annual sales.
- Completed the CORE Management Development Program, strengthening skills in leadership, talent development, operational excellence, and business management.
- Led golf sales and merchandising initiatives, enhancing customer engagement and driving revenue growth through expert product knowledge and solution-based selling.
- Certified golf fitter and club technician with extensive experience delivering custom fitting services, club repairs, and equipment recommendations tailored to customer performance goals.
- Recruited, trained, coached, and developed associates, enhancing sales effectiveness, customer service standards, and operational execution across departments.
- Managed inventory control, visual presentation, scheduling, performance management, and execution of company initiatives while fostering a customer-first culture.
Education
G.E.D.
Griffin, GASkills
- Store management
- Retail operations
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Loss prevention
- Operational efficiency
- Visual merchandising
- Golf Services
- Golf Fitting
- POS systems operations
- Customer engagement
- Customer service
- Hiring and training
- New hire training
- Staff training
- Scheduling
- Team leadership
- Team building and leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Policy implementation
- Data management
- POS systems operations
Certification
- CORE Graduate
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
08.2012 - Current
G.E.D.