Brian Aloysius Coakley Jr.
Business Manager
Halifax,NS
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Kent Building Supplies, specializing in team leadership and project management. Proven ability to drive sales growth and enhance operational efficiency through strong financial oversight and effective stakeholder communication. Committed to developing high-performing teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Kent Building Supplies
Dartmouth, NS
10.2025 - Current
- Oversee store performance, managing budgeting, labor planning, inventory, and customer experience to achieve KPIs.
- Senior leadership role integrating operations management, sales execution, people leadership, and financial oversight across all areas of the business.
- Collaborated with store and district leadership to improve profitability, enforce operational discipline, and promote continuous improvement.
- Coached department managers and frontline teams through performance management and succession planning initiatives.
Back-End Operations Manager
Kent Building Supplies
Bridgewater, NS
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Took charge of back-end store operations, driving sales and operational performance.
- Streamlined operational processes and internal controls, leading to sustained performance improvements.
- Established clear expectations and accountability frameworks, enhancing consistency, engagement, and execution across team.
- Led workforce of general labor associates with focused onboarding, skills development, and alignment to operational standards.
- Addressed a significant learning curve through structured team-building initiatives, frequent check-ins, and regular one-on-one coaching sessions.
Project Manager / Renovation Manager
Kent Building Supplies
Corner Brook, NL
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Led a $3M capital renovation project with full accountability for planning, execution, and delivery in an active retail environment.
- Coordinated 20+ internal associates and external contractors to optimize schedules and work sequencing, enhancing project momentum and ensuring timely delivery.
- Built and maintained detailed project plans, milestones, and dependency tracking to ensure alignment with corporate timelines and budget parameters.
- Delivered weekly status updates, risk assessments, and progress reports to Vice President and senior leadership team, maintaining transparency and alignment on project status.
- Pivoted plans in response to operational disruptions and supply delays, minimizing impact to customers and maintaining store performance.
- Managed payroll administration and labor allocation for project resources, ensuring cost control and compliance.
- Leveraged external project management platforms, including Monday.com, to organize tasks, improve visibility, and enhance cross-functional coordination.
Store Manager in Training
Kent Building Supplies
Corner Brook, NL
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Led efforts for 65% of store's $19M annual sales target, achieving results through coordinated sales planning and frontline leadership.
- Led ongoing leadership, mentoring, and performance coaching to enhance customer service delivery and drive sales growth.
- Led recruitment and selection for sales, customer service, frontline associates, and leadership roles, managing interviews, evaluations, and hiring decisions. Ensured strong team composition aligned with operational needs and service standards while supporting overall store performance.
- Collaborated with sales associates to strengthen customer relationships, identify opportunities, and implement targeted sales strategies aligned with store objectives.
- Monitored performance metrics and coordinated follow-up actions to refine strategies, maintaining momentum toward sales and operational goals.
- Supported store leadership initiatives during transformation and renovation, ensuring operational readiness and continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing & Management
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NSSkills
- Inventory management systems
- CRM and inventory systems
- Sales strategies
- Budget management
- Project management
- Resource forecasting
- KPI reporting
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder communication
- Scheduling tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Social media fundamentals
- Account management
References
Available upon request
Certification
Management Development Program
Completed a structured management training program in leadership, sales strategy, and operations, strengthening core supervisory skills. Applied conflict resolution and cross-functional collaboration to improve workflow efficiency and team performance.
Completed a structured management training program in leadership, sales strategy, and operations, strengthening core supervisory skills. Applied conflict resolution and cross-functional collaboration to improve workflow efficiency and team performance.
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Kent Building Supplies
10.2025 - Current
Back-End Operations Manager
Kent Building Supplies
04.2025 - 10.2025
Project Manager / Renovation Manager
Kent Building Supplies
01.2025 - 04.2025
Store Manager in Training
Kent Building Supplies
06.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing & Management
Saint Mary's University