Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Education And Professional Development
Community Service
Hobbies and Interests
Core Leadership Strengths
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Rick Schweyer

Dieppe,NB

Summary

Strategic and forward-thinking operational leader with a proven record of transforming underperforming regions, scaling multi-unit operations, and building high-impact teams. Known for driving profitability, elevating customer experience, and executing complex growth strategies across diverse markets. Adept at simplifying operations, strengthening culture, and leading organizations through modernization, expansion, and change. Collaborative, people-first leader who inspires performance and consistently delivers results in fast-moving environments.

Work History

Regional Director Atlantic Canada, Senior Operations & Regional Leadership Roles

Kal Tire
  • Transformed a multi-store region from significant net loss to strong profitability, delivering $1.6M+ in performance improvement.
  • Expanded regional footprint with multiple new locations, including greenfield builds and strategic market entries.
  • Reduced operating inventory by $10M through disciplined planning, forecasting, and process redesign.
  • Launched a regional distribution warehouse to support retail and wholesale growth, improving service levels and efficiency.
  • Modernized fleet and store exteriors to align with brand standards.
  • Rebuilt sales team structure, shifting from commission to profit share to drive collaboration and long-term performance.
  • Served as a national advisor for operational health assessments, leadership behaviors, and safety culture.
  • Co-chaired enterprise transformation initiative, shaping the future operating system and serving as SME for store processes.
  • Delivered national training programs focused on safety, workflow optimization, and leadership capability.

Director, Retail Operations - Canada

Cabela's Canada
  • Delivered four consecutive years of double-digit comp sales, surpassing revenue expectations ahead of schedule.
  • Opened five new large format stores and executed the company's first-ever store relocation.
  • Built national operational processes and policies that significantly improved bottom-line performance.
  • Designed inventory and cycle count programs that reduced shrink to 0.30% across all stores.
  • Guided SAP system development for POS, receiving, inventory, customer service, and compliance.
  • Strengthened brand presence through national partnerships and creation of a 28-member Canadian Pro Staff team.

Multi-Unit & Store Leadership Roles

The Home Depot Canada
  • Improved district service quality metrics from 12% to 4%, accelerating issue resolution and increasing profitability.
  • Recruited and developed a strong network of service providers, improving capacity and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed large-scale store operations with up to 200 employees, driving sales, service, and operational excellence.
  • Strengthened cross functional relationships across merchandising, vendor partners, and district leadership teams.

Education

Certificate - Construction Management & Cost Accounting

Kwantlen College

Skills

  • Multi-unit Operations Leadership
  • P&L Ownership & Financial Stewardship
  • Strategic Planning & Market Expansion
  • Organizational Transformation & Change Leadership
  • Talent Development & Team Optimization
  • Customer Experience Strategy
  • Process Design & Operational Excellence
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Brand Growth & Market Positioning

Education And Professional Development

  • Construction Management & Cost Accounting, Kwantlen College
  • Extensive leadership, operations, and safety training across multiple national organizations

Community Service

  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Boys & Girls Clubs
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • National wildlife and conservation organizations, including participation in the National Fish & Wildlife Conservation Congress

Hobbies and Interests

  • Outdoor recreation
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Sea kayaking
  • Golf

Core Leadership Strengths

  • Multi-unit Operations Leadership
  • P&L Ownership & Financial Stewardship
  • Strategic Planning & Market Expansion
  • Organizational Transformation & Change Leadership
  • Talent Development & Team Optimization
  • Customer Experience Strategy
  • Process Design & Operational Excellence
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Brand Growth & Market Positioning

Timeline

Regional Director Atlantic Canada, Senior Operations & Regional Leadership Roles

Kal Tire

Director, Retail Operations - Canada

Cabela's Canada

Multi-Unit & Store Leadership Roles

The Home Depot Canada

Certificate - Construction Management & Cost Accounting

Kwantlen College

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