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ANTHONY LEZA

Corona,CA

Summary

District Execution Manager with a proven track record of being a high-achieving Multi-Unit Leader offering an extensive background in servant-leadership, exceptional customer service, sales, client relations and merchandising. Self-directed and self-motivated team player who also works well independently.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

District Execution Manager

The Home Depot
05.2019 - Current
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Fostered positive, collaborative and engaged work environment resulting in increased operational efficiency.
  • Researched, evaluated and prioritized business needs across initiatives by building internal and external partnerships.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, and safety standards during all phases of execution management.
  • Partnership within Regional Support as well as Corporate Support.
  • Developed Company wide Advanced Development Program.
  • Developed behavioral initiative to help increase engagement, proformance and development.
  • Through consistent training, challenges and inspiration my MEM was successfully promoted to a DEM.
  • Associate Captain, Safety Captain and SDME Counsel participant.

District Human Resource Manager

The Home Depot
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Strengthened and enhanced processes for managing complaints by offering policy guidance advice and leading thorough investigations into incidents and concerns.
  • Crafted leadership development programs personalized to each area to challenge and advance current leaders.
  • Executed strong negotiation skills to be able to see both sides and work to reach agreements that satisfy both parties.
  • Facilitated new hire on-boarding program by scheduling training initiatives, resolving issues and processing paperwork.
  • Advised managers on strategies for improving policy enforcement and eliminating any concerning behaviors or legal concerns.
  • Reduced accidents in workplace by being proactive with prevention by implementing safety policies and procedures.
  • RVP Counsel participant.

STORE MANAGER

THE HOME DEPOT
09.2014 - 12.2017
  • 2015 District 25's Pro Captain Ranked Number One District in the Region for Performance. Achieved this task by focusing on deliverables, and constant training of our desks. Took best practices and shared with the District and Region and performed exception walks of opportunity stores.
  • District 25's Pro Captain. Worked closely with the District Manager to formulate and build the store, district and company brand. Attend each District Business walk with the DM to provide insight, advice and guidance. Contributed to merchandising ideas at team sales meetings.
  • Finding, Developing and Managing Talent Acquired and developed 1840's live goods buyer in 2012, who was featured in March 2016's copy of Orange Magazine for his contributions to the store and the Company.
  • Discovered and fostered District 25's 2015 top performing sales specialist.
  • Through the training and development of my ASMs, two have been promoted to SM.
  • RVP Counsel participant.

STORE MANAGER

THE HOME DEPOT
07.2012 - 09.2014
  • Designed displays to make the store experience interactive and engaging.
  • Shopped competition to identify opportunities, labels and trends.

SPECIALTY and MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

THE HOME DEPOT
07.2009 - 07.2012
  • District 25 Opened and closed the store, which included counting cash drawers.
  • Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store.
  • Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to their concerns and giving appropriate feedback.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • DM Counsel participant.

DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

THE HOME DEPOT
06.2008 - 07.2009

MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE

AMGEN INC
07.2005 - 01.2008
  • Worked on Formulation, Fill and Finish teams.

DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

THE HOME DEPOT
01.2004 - 07.2005

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology

University of California
Irvine, CA
01.2005

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Develops Talent
  • Instills Trust
  • Decision-Making
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Motivation

Activities

  • Diamond Award Recipient.
  • Executive Homer Award for helping reconfigure a store to met the demands of the online customer while servicing the Pro.
  • People Choice DHRM Award - Q3 2018
  • Outstanding Payroll Execution - 0.0% 1H 2018
  • Outstanding Regional HR Performance - Q1 2018
  • Outstanding Performance and Leadership - Q1 2018
  • Double Green ACI store - 2016
  • SM Advance Development - 2016
  • Regional Top Performing Pro District - 2015
  • Regional Top Performing Pro Captain - 2015
  • MET Partner of the Year - 2014
  • District Winner of Value Based Leadership Award - 2013

Phone

(805) 415-9276, (949) 460-3406

References

  • STEVEN MOUSSEAU, DM HOME DEPOT, (714) 264-4518, STEVEN_MOUSSEAU@HOMEDEPOT.COM
  • KEITH ALLEN, RHRD HOME DEPOT, (949) 232-4388, KEITH_A_ALLEN@HOMEDEPOT.COM

Timeline

District Execution Manager

The Home Depot
05.2019 - Current

District Human Resource Manager

The Home Depot
12.2017 - 05.2019

STORE MANAGER

THE HOME DEPOT
09.2014 - 12.2017

STORE MANAGER

THE HOME DEPOT
07.2012 - 09.2014

SPECIALTY and MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

THE HOME DEPOT
07.2009 - 07.2012

DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

THE HOME DEPOT
06.2008 - 07.2009

MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE

AMGEN INC
07.2005 - 01.2008

DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

THE HOME DEPOT
01.2004 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology

University of California
ANTHONY LEZA