Justin J. Pelletier
Carmel
Summary
To obtain a multi-unit position where there is opportunity for professional growth and development, while utilizing my merchandising experience to contribute to the growth of the organization.
Seasoned District Manager with experience directing company assets and developing team members. Forward-thinking when coaching and cross-training employees for future growth. Successful track record overhauling operations to improve profitability and reduce staff turnover.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Ollies Bargain Outlet
Indiana
09.2020 - Current
- Oversaw 10 + stores for over 35 Million in sales for the district in Indiana.
- Supported all aspects of opening a new market to marketing, budgeting, and cost cutting measures to keep Profits high.
- Ended in top 10% of company in first full year in market.
- Successfully opened 2 new markets for the company. Chicago market and St Louis Market.
District Manager
Gamestop Inc.
Indianapolis
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw 17 stores for over 20 Million in sales for the district.
- Supported district level vendor partnerships for all stores in the district including Sony and Microsoft.
- Had Monthly vendor meeting with new Key holders, to get 'Sony' or 'Microsoft' Certified.
- Had a Monthly call with a vendor to talk about up coming 'Hot' titles and accessories.
- Responsible for total P&L control in the district.
- Took District from last in the region in Gross Margin to 2nd by December 2019, mainly by vendor partnerships and in stock levels in accessories.
District Manager
Family Dollar
Indianapolis
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Oversaw 15 to 20 stores and 20 Million in sales for the district.
- Partnered with all vendors, to ensure first class in stock position in all stores.
- Had bi - monthly ride alongs with opportunity vendors, to ensure all stores were serviced correctly.
- Trained all store Manager's on how to merchandise seasonally and cross merchandise once sets sell down correctly.
- Held quarterly merchandising summit to ensure all store managers were on the same page for the upcoming seasonal sets.
- Had 1 vendor on my Monday call bi-monthly to ensure any upcoming promotions were executed perfectly.
- Partnered New Store leaders with veteran leaders to do merchanting clinics to ensure new managers are up to speed.
- One of only three districts that were customer ready with great in stock and operationally sound stores.
- Took district from last in the region in sales, to the number 1 sales district in the entire company.
Regional Director
Dollar General
Kansas City
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Oversaw a region of 221 stores and 10 District Managers in Iowa, Missouri and Illinois.
- Responsible for over 300 Million in sales for the Region.
- Oversaw vendor partnerships with all vendors the stores carried.
- Did Monthly Ride along with DM and Opportunity Vendors, to align goals.
- Held Quarterly Vendor Summits, to ensure all DM's and Vendor were operating together for the common goal.
- Drove seasonal sales by partnering with Vendors to get the correct product early to be first to market.
- Ended 2016 ranked number 8 in the company overall Metrics. One of only 2 Regions in the division to achieve a top 10.
District Manager
Dollar General
Little Rock
04.2011 - 07.2016
- Over saw 15 - 20 stores and over 30 Million in annual sales.
- Inventory control for all 20 stores in the district.
- District Level Vendor partnerships for all vendors the store carried.
- Monthly Ride along with different vendors each month, to ensure uniformity amongst stores in the district.
- Taught all store Managers how to develop relationships with vendors to ensure Vendor Instock position was excellent in all stores.
- Merchandising calls held with all store managers and different vendors each week to ensure sets are completed correctly an on time.
Documentation Specialist
Popular Equipment Finance
Ballwin
03.2008 - 02.2009
- Responsible for overseeing all small ticket commercial lease documents up to 1 Million dollars from the beginning to end of a lease transaction.
- Provide various services and expertise to support department manager, Business Development personnel in accordance with Popular Equipment Finances policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Prioritize daily workflow to ensure accurate completion of requests in a timely manner.
Operations Manager
The University of Akron
Akron
07.2006 - 12.2007
- Supervised 40 employees on a daily basis to ensure proper staffing of building.
- Assisted Operations Coordinator with all interviews, hiring and termination of employees.
- Responsible for employee evaluations at the end of every semester.
- Responsible for all event planning and execution of those events ranging from a meeting for twelve people to major events consisting of thousands of people.
- Ensure staff executed proper setups of meeting rooms and ballrooms to client specifications.
- Revised and implemented all new policies and procedures.
Marketing/Public Relations Intern
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Mountain Home
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Directly responsible for advertising and recruiting of future students.
- Responsible for directing photo shoots, candid shots for publications, recording radio spots for various public events, and supervising television commercials.
District Recruiter/Store Manager
Brown Shoe Company (Naturalizer)
West Dundee
10.2000 - 06.2003
- Fiscal year 2000-2001 delivered a 15% increase which led to a promotion.
- Fiscal year 2002 ended with a double digit increase.
- Recruiter responsible for staffing all stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, and Illinois.
- Assisted Human Resources in developing and maintaining a new recruiting guide that is now used company wide.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Akron
Associate of Arts Degree -
Arkansas State University
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Access
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Excel
- MS Windows
- MS Publisher
Awards
- Won a scholarship to study in Italy in the summer of 2005
- National Deans list 2004-2005; 2005-2006; 2006-2007
Activities
- Team Leader, Up till Dawn Cancer research 2006-2007
- Recruitment Chair, Lambda Chi Alpha 2005-2006
- Arkansas State University Student Ambassador, 2003-2005
- President, Rotoract Club, Arkansas State University 2003-2004
Timeline
District Manager
Ollies Bargain Outlet
09.2020 - Current
District Manager
Gamestop Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2020
District Manager
Family Dollar
07.2017 - 03.2019
Regional Director
Dollar General
07.2016 - 05.2017
District Manager
Dollar General
04.2011 - 07.2016
Documentation Specialist
Popular Equipment Finance
03.2008 - 02.2009
Operations Manager
The University of Akron
07.2006 - 12.2007
Marketing/Public Relations Intern
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
08.2004 - 06.2005
District Recruiter/Store Manager
Brown Shoe Company (Naturalizer)
10.2000 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Akron
Associate of Arts Degree -
Arkansas State University