1. MELVIN LEE SMITH
3879 Regency Oaks Drive
Bartlett, TN 38135
(901) 382.3027 (Home)
(901) 299.0772 (Cell)
ML309@bellsouth.net
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Self-motivated senior-level management professional with
significant years of relevant experience in managing multi-
unit merchandising environments, logistics and background
in team supervision. Demonstrated history of successfully
providing leadership to a variety of stores, while
significantly increasing store revenues, client satisfaction
rates and raising brand awareness. Driven partner eager for
professional growth and the opportunity to leverage
extensive knowledge and expertise within a growing
organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
November 26, 2011 to Fred’s Inc.
September 2, 2014 District Manager – Supervision of Managing Multi-Unit
Operations of 15 stores.
Direct, manage and coordinate logistics, warehouse
activity, transportation and customer service activities.
Lead and direct strategic planning for logistics and
customer services. Oversee the delivery of and
proper distribution of product received in all stores.
Responsible for daily operations of stores, including sales
goals, labor budgeting, district profitability (P&L),
inventory control, maintaining daily disciplines, store
conditions and establishing customer service level in stores.
Responsible for addressing all concerns of customers and
maintaining total customer satisfaction within the district.
May 25, 2005 to Fred’s, Inc.
November 26, 2011 Store Manager for Bartlett, Stage Road Location
Responsible for full supervision of store operation.
Responsible for managing the delivery and proper
distribution of shipments received in store.
Responsible for training District Managers for Company
September 19, 2003 to ikelbarry’s Grocery, LLC
May 1, 2005 f/k/a Piggly Wiggly
Bartlett, Tennessee
Co-Owner
Responsible for all duties and responsibilities relevant to
operation of business. Ensure proper delivery and
distribution of all product received.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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September 14, 1992 to Sewell Allen James (Piggly Wiggly)
September 4, 2003 Memphis, Tennessee
Store Manager for Midtown and Whitehaven locations.
Responsible for full supervision of store operation
including the delivery and proper distribution of all product
received in store.
October 1971 to Seessel’s Holdings, Inc.
December 9, 1991 Memphis, Tennessee
Store Director for Seessel’s Raleigh location and
Distribution Center.
Responsible for full supervision of store operation.
Manage and coordinate logistics, warehouse, transportation
and customer service activities. Have been through two
complete store renovations. First grocery operation to
exceed $1 Million Dollars (weekly sales) during a grand
opening. Started with Seessel’s as stocker, promoted to
Stock Manager, Front End Manager, Assistant Store
Director and Store Director.
EDUCATION: Graduate of Melrose High School
University of Memphis-Business Major
SKILLS/STRENGTHS:
Excellent Organizational and Strategic Planning Abilities
Multi-Site Operations Management
Customer Service Satisfaction/Solving Customer Complaints
Profit and Loss Management
Comprehend and Design Action Plans from Profit and Loss Sheet
Inventory Control
Designing Retail Merchandising Plans
New Store Openings and Remodeling
Highly Motivated & Ability to Motivate Others
Scheduling Work Forces
Management Training and Development
REFERENCES:
Upon Request