Steve Woods
Roseville
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at The Home Depot, enhancing the associate experience, customer satisfaction and driving vision across multiple units. Expert in managing complexity, strategic planning and talent development, achieving long term positive results & market share growth. Skilled in multi-unit management and effective communication, fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
The Home Depot
01.2018 - Current
- DM D172, MKT29 Sacramento 2019-Current
- DM D209, MK21 San Francisco 2018-2019
- Foster an environment of open communication, development and talent planning between management teams across the district, market and region to align on company strategy execution and sustain long term results and take market share.
- Continue to build relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth and strengthen The Home Depot Brand in the greater Sacramento Market.
- Maintain financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from employees and implementing changes based on their suggestions.
- Collaborate with Company, Divisional, Regional leaders on strategic planning initiatives aimed at maximizing Sales, Service, Safety and profitability while maintaining high standards of quality across the district.
Store Manager
The Home Depot
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Store 1007 Oakland, CA 2015-2018
- Store 1380 Martinez, CA 2014-2015
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Coached and developed sales associates in operations, product specifications, sales incentives, selling techniques to sustain long term financial results, take market share and enhance the customer experience.
- Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities, championing open door policy, intentional focus on diversity and inclusion and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Assistant Store Manager
The Home Depot
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success. Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Coached and developed sales associates in operations, product specifications, sales incentives, selling techniques to sustain long term financial results, take market share and enhance the customer experience.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
District Manager
Blockbuster Video
04.2007 - 03.2012
- Lead and supported various locations, 17 in total across the greater South Bay Area in CA.
- Evaluated store performance regularly using data analysis tools to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted action plans for continuous growth.
- Fostered an environment of open communication between management teams across the district and region to share best practices in operations optimization and problem-solving techniques.
- Developed and executed comprehensive training programs for store managers, resulting in improved employee performance and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado Tech
Colorado Springs, CO01-2006
Skills
- Manages Conflict
- Drives Results
- Develops Talent
- Manages Complexity
- Communicates Effectively
- Drives Vision and Purpose
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
- Multi-unit management
Timeline
District Manager
The Home Depot
01.2018 - Current
Store Manager
The Home Depot
04.2014 - 01.2018
Assistant Store Manager
The Home Depot
03.2012 - 04.2014
District Manager
Blockbuster Video
04.2007 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado Tech
Similar Profiles
SARAH MOREIRASARAH MOREIRA
District Hire Specialist Recruiter at HOME DEPOT POSITIONS, The Home DepotDistrict Hire Specialist Recruiter at HOME DEPOT POSITIONS, The Home Depot
Andrea LopezAndrea Lopez
Service Desk at The Home DepotService Desk at The Home Depot
Justin LyonJustin Lyon
Sales Associate at The Home DepotSales Associate at The Home Depot
John ZirkelJohn Zirkel
Sales Associate at The Home DepotSales Associate at The Home Depot
Jose A Gonzalez-VarelaJose A Gonzalez-Varela
Service Technician at Land Rover RocklinService Technician at Land Rover Rocklin