Mark Leaton

Hello, my name is Mark Leaton, I have spent the last 24 years in the Home Improvement/Retail Merchandising Industry. I am looking for a New and Challenging Career with the opportunities that you offer. I bring with me a Strong Work History, Strong Work Ethic, Positive Attitude, and Team Player Mentality! I look forward to meeting with you and discussing the positions that are available!

Site Mgr/Crew Lead - Premier Workforce Inc./Merchandising Investments - United States

(2002-07)

Supervising 5-60 people remodeling and opening new Lowe's, Wal-Mart, PetSmart, Dollar General and other major retailers throughout the U.S.

• Work with very little supervision, completing jobs to Client's specs
• Responsible for hotel arrangements, expenses, hiring of my crew
• Communicate/Coordinate with Project mgr. and Lowe's mgr. daily
• Responsible for materials arriving to complete job before deadline

Operations Mgr. Assistant Mgr.(All areas), Various Department Mgr. Positions - Lowe's Home Improvement - Hot Springs, AR; Pine Bluff, AR; Mesquite, TX; Olathe, KS; Sedalia, MO

(1991-06 - 2002-07)

Worked in 5 different locations with diverse management responsibilities.

• Set Up 3 stores from ground up.... Hiring, Mass Rcvg., Stocking, Grand Opening
• Experienced in forklifts, electric jacks, reach lifts(scissor lifts, star wars), order pickers(man-ups)
• Experienced in interviewing, hiring, training, counseling, disciplining, terminating employees
• Supervising 100+ employees daily in a 120,000 sq ft. retail environment
• Great Problem Solving Skills, Hands-On Type Mgr., Works Very Well With Others
• Ability to lead small/large groups of people in achieving set goals in the time allowed
• Great Communicating and Time Management Skills

Loader, Yard Foreman, Office Man, Hardware Mgr., Assistant Mgr. - Sutherland Lumber Co. - Ft. Worth, TX; Lawton, OK; Benton, AR; Hot Springs, AR

(1983-09 - 1991-06)

Worked in 4 stores with progressive responsibility in warehouse and retail operations.

• Unload trucks, train cars...Maintain inventory levels, sales goals, customer satisfaction
• Operated forklifts, electric jacks..Drove 1-ton delivery trucks
• Responsible for opening and closing the stores..Balancing the daily business