1. MARK BARANOWSKI B.A.
407-9319 University Cres. Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y5 | 778-908-0266 | baranowski.mark@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To drive sales and service through servant leadership, rewarding, and recognizing talent. Create and develop a talent pipeline
and create sustainable growth through service. Develop strategies to drive sustainable growth.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS | MAY 2003 | UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
· Major: Psychology
· Minor: Religion
· Related coursework: Business law, Social Psychology, Business Admin, Abnormal psychology, Perform Next, Engage me
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA | 1998 | ST. PAUL’S HIGH SCHOOL
SKILLS & ABILITIES
MANAGEMENT
· Have been in sales and management for 12 years with the Home depot in many roles. Currently in an ASM position with 6
departments.
· Managing 3 supervisors with roughly 30 direct reports and 200 indirect reports.
· Store Health and Safety/Shrink captain
SALES
· Proven track record in driving sales and service. The ability to focus in on areas in the business that need attention and get the
team behind the opportunity.
· I am a forward thinker and strategic planner. Have seen large growth due through planning, communication and follow up.
· Responsible for large sales volumes in the tens of millions of dollars.
· Making sales plans and driving sales through setting sales goals and holding team accountable to sales numbers.
· Plan large events and coordinate vendor training within the store
COMMUNICATION
· Have been responsible for large roll outs within the organization including a large store remodel, and change management.
· Presentation of business plans to all store managers and district managers. Communicating daily in front of up to 30 people
daily objectives at rallies.
· Conducting all store meetings in front of up to 250 people.
LEADERSHIP
· President of strata council
· Lead a team of up to 200 people
· Volunteer Coordinator- Team depot
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EXPERIENCE
ACTING STORE MANAGER |HOME DEPOT| NOVEMBER 2016
· Went to district meeting to report on the business
· Weekly conference call and report out on business objectives
· Develop a short term plan to ensure success and making sales targets
· Hold and facilitate salaried team meeting and all leadership team meeting to communicate objectives
· Walk with ASM’s to assess merchandising opportunities and any gaps in business needs
SPECIALTY ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER | HOME DEPOT| JULY 2015- PRESENT
· Drive sales and Service on complex large projects including kitchens/bath/appliances/flooring/décor/millwork
· Set sales goals and hold team accountable to goals
· Hold team accountable to offer best in class service and know competition in the area
· Deal with very complex after sales service issues- Problem solve
· Hold and facilitate sales meetings daily/weekly/monthly with sales specialists
· Grow and develop strong leaders in the organization. Identify and develop top talent. Ensure training and scheduling is on
track
· Daily/weekly walks with supervisors to assess business gaps and develop short/long term growth strategies
MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER |HOME DEPOT| JANUARY 2015 - JUNE 2015
· Develop a business plan to ensure the growth of pro-business
· Manage change through supervisors
· Ensure that associates are delivering on best in industry service
· Partner and strategize with the salaried team to make sales plan and business growth
DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR |HOME DEPOT| DECEMBER 2004 – JANUARY 2015
· Manage all aspects of a business within a business
· Manage shrink
· Work with salaried team to ensure sales targets are met
· Walk with sales associates and delegate and follow up on tasks
· Work with sales team to develop strategies to boost sales in opportunity areas
HEALTH AND SAFETY/SHRINK CAPTAIN |HOME DEPOT| DECEMBER 2010 – JANUARY 2013
· Lead monthly health and safety/in focus committee meetings
· Conduct monthly inspections
· Ensure the team is working safely and following policy
· Follow up on inspection deficiencies
· Ensure documentation is in order
· Went from a 46% audit to 100% within 6 months
VOLUNTEER WORK
TEAM DEPOT CAPTAIN |HOME DEPOT| JANUARY 2015 – PRESENT
· In charge of donations within the store
· Reach out to community partners and co-ordinate volunteer events
· Coordinate volunteer events quarterly-multiple scopes of work-large and small scale projects
· Recruit a team to volunteer
