Mike Lavoie

Mike Lavoie

General Manager @ Staples

About

Results driven Retail Professional, who excels in change management and sales proficiency. Consistent top performer who has a history of changing a store's culture while maintaining a highly engaged team atmosphere. Owner of numerous company sales records while reducing shrink at the same time. Always the go to person to get things done or to solve problems. Strong record of improving company KPI's, most recently have led a team ranked at 1025 out 1040 to 50th in the company. Regular coaching and feedback have been at the forefront of my success over the years. I would like the opportunity to get back into multiunit or a District Manager position. * Highest Employee Engagement score in a District of 20 store 2005 and 2006 at the highest volume store.. * Runner-up for Store Manager of the Year 2003. * Retail Training Store Manager for 2 separate companies. * Top 10% performer. * Top Extended Warrantee store 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. * Lowest inventory shrink, 2011 and 2012. * Mentored and trained new store managers. * Experienced turnaround management, 6 locations. * Managed higher volume locations. * Superior sales and sales management skills. * Experienced sales increases at all locations. * Multi-unit Manager. * Lowered shrink at every location. * 20 years of retail management experience * Improved store merchandising and presentation. * Managed 2 new store openings. * Driving sales through development and coaching of store associates. * Managed multiple stores. * Improved store conditions and built a high performing store team. * Lowest shrink in the District 2011 and 2012. * Store operations including performance management.

Country

United States

City

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson

Industry

Retail

Skill

Project Planning, Strategy, Business Planning, Budgeting, Multitasking, Operational Systems, People Development, Leadership Development, Team Management, Sales Metrics, Customer Success, Competitive Landscape, Negotiation, Operating Expenses, Budget Preparation, Accounting Standards, Audio Conferencing, Customer Support, Relationship Building, Resolving Issues

Experience

Staples

General Manager

Staples

LinkedIn
2021-11 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Seneca, South Carolina, United States

Lidl US

Store Manager Trainee (SMT)

Lidl US

LinkedIn
2021-5 - 2021-11 · 7 mos

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area

Target

Food and Beverage Manager, Grocery Manager

Target

LinkedIn
2018-7 - 2021-5 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Taylors, SC

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Service Manager

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

LinkedIn
2017-5 - 2018-6 · 1 yr 2 mos

Greenville, SC

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Sales Associate, Lawn and Garden

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

LinkedIn
2016-3 - 2017-5 · 1 yr 3 mos

Greenville, SC

Best Buy

Sales Manager, Connectivity

Best Buy

LinkedIn
2013-4 - 2014-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Spartanburg, SC

Managed the sales activity within the computer,tablet, Headphones, speakers, MP3/Ipod, and mobile phone departments. Coach team to increase sales proficiency. This high volume operation was the first of 13 locations district wide to obtain the prestigious Renew Blue Certification. Certification was the result of obtaining a score of 95 on the official audit, 3 consecutive months of positive comps, and a Net Promoter score above 90%.

OfficeMax

General Store Manager

OfficeMax

2007-4 - 2013-4 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Greenwood, SC

Coached and trained associates to maximize sales in computers, printers, tablets, and office supplies. Developed Assistant managers to become Store Managers. Created a sales driven team environment which placed the store within the top 100 stores out of 920. My team had the lowest shrink percent as well as the highest employee engagement scores over the last 2 years. Developed 8 employees for promotion at their next level.

PriceRite Supermarkets

Store Manager

PriceRite Supermarkets

2003-1 - 2007-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Warwick, RI

Coached and trained employees to improve performance. Developed a customer service driven environment. Created processes and procedures to improve merchandising efforts, reduced shrink, and increased sales. Held numerous store sales records and reduced shrink every year. Managed the District's Training Store for all management candidates. Also mentored managers at 5 locations with volume's over $20 million each. Acted as the DM during his absence and vacations. Covered the DM role at most inventories.

CVS Health

Store Manager

CVS Health

LinkedIn
1997-1 - 2003-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Cumberland, RI

Developed and trained all associates. Managed multiple locations. Improved sales by improving visual merchandising. Created processes to reduce shrink by 50%. Mentored several new mangers to ensure success after on boarding. Increased sales by 25% and managed a training store for all key holders within the District. Turned low performing locations into high performing units.

Town Fair Tire

Assistant Store and Sales Manager

Town Fair Tire

LinkedIn
1995-3 - 1997-1 · 1 yr 11 mos

South Attleboro, MA

Trained and supervised all sales associates. Managed the wholesale side of the business including deliveries.

Education

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Institute of Technology

LinkedIn

Finance, General

Johnson & Wales University

Johnson & Wales University

LinkedIn

Business Management

Mike Lavoie 's Contact Information

Email

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Phone

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