Anthony Lazio

As a professional manager with a twenty-plus-year background in multiple management positions. I am looking to provide superior support and world-class customer service, both internal and external, in an environment that allows room for growth. This will be accomplished through the utilization of existing skills previously attained through experience and extensive training.

My strengths include planning, organizational skills, problem-solving, leadership, coaching, training, and the development of all associates.

General Manager at Advance Auto Parts (2024-02 – 2026-03)

Led store operations, financial performance, and customer service for DIY and professional segments.

• Built and maintained strong commercial customer relationships.
• Oversaw inventory, cycle counts, price changes, and planogram resets.
• Recruited, trained, coached, and evaluated team members.
• Ensured compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
• Reviewed P&L statements and business reports to drive profitability.

Retail Store Manager at Direct Tools Factory Outlet (2021-11 – 2023-12)

Managed operational and financial processes, ensuring high ethical and service standards.

• Opened and led a successful start-up store, surpassing $1M in its first year and exceeding budget by 30%.
• Built a high-performance team through coaching and accountability.
• Ensured compliance with policies, merchandising standards, and visual presentation.

Overnight Operations Manager at Lowe's Home Improvement (2015-06 – 2021-06)

Ensured store cleanliness, safety, stock, and customer readiness.

• Led a team of 15–20 associates, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversaw receiving, freight flow, special orders, and back-end operations.
• Conducted safety walks and maintained compliance.

Assistant Store Manager at Harbor Freight Tools (2010-06 – 2015-01)

Managed store operations, merchandising, pricing, and customer service.

• Executed planograms, ad sets, resets, and visual standards.
• Recruited, onboarded, and trained new hires.
• Oversaw labor planning, scheduling, and timekeeping accuracy.

Operations Assistant Store Manager at The Home Depot (2001-05 – 2010-05)

Led daily operations, customer service, and associate development.

• Served as Inventory Management Captain, identifying low-velocity and clearance inventory.
• Managed front-end and back-end operations, including receiving and truck scheduling.
• Ensured stores were "Grand Opening Day Ready" with strong in-stock levels.

General Courses – Northwest High School

Professional Development Training – Vital Learning Corp