1. RYAN SHEA
118 Hardwood Cove Road ⦁ Birmingham, AL 35242
205.639.4455 ⦁ shealax1@gmail.com
EXPERIENCED RETAIL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Experienced retail management executive with a proven track record in revenue generation, cost control, team
development and leadership, and the achievement of key business initiatives. Able to meet goals, timelines, and
budgets, along with the capability to effectively manage projects, drive process improvement, and develop
marketing and sales strategies has led to ongoing career progression. Able to apply strong leadership and
management skills to aid the growth of a top retail organization.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
⦁ Retail Management
⦁ Executive Strategy
⦁ Team Leadership
⦁ Process Improvement
⦁ Project Planning
⦁ Cost Controls
⦁ New Market Development
⦁ Strategy Implementation
⦁ Decision Making
⦁ Team Building
⦁ Strategic Marketing
⦁ Project Management
⦁ Revenue Generation
⦁ Forecasting/Budgeting
⦁ Profit Margin
⦁ Management Training
⦁ New Sales Opportunities
⦁ Succession Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kohl’s, Birmingham, AL 2006 to 2015
District Manager
Supervised $140M total sales volume and 16 stores. Trained and mentored individual store management.
Developed 14 Assistant Managers into Store Managers. Retained high performing management professionals to
drive consistently outstanding store leadership. Planned financial strategies, sales goals, and customer service
objectives. Conducted store/manager performance assessments, evaluated results, provided feedback and
development plans. Maintained financial records and produced usable financial reports for the district. Reviewed
sales figures, expenses, and labor costs to forecast future goals and budgets.
Key Accomplishments:
 Achieved #1 ranking (company-wide) in shrink reduction.
 Consistently achieved #1 overall ranking in region over nine years.
 Led district to #2 ranking, out of 81 districts nationwide, in 2015.
Home Depot, Detroit, MI 2003 to 2006
District Manager
Oversaw $280M in sales volume and 12 stores. Implemented directed strategies that resulted in district leading
specialty sales revenue in 2005. Developed new markets, expanded existing market share, reduced operating
costs, and drove profit growth. Translated national and regional goals into district goals. Monitored store
activities and appearance to ensure compliance with corporate standards, and provide a safe working environment.
Partnered with human resources to interview, hire, train, promote, and discipline store managers. Analyzed sales
and cost reports and trends.
Key Accomplishments:
 Recognized as #1 in year over year sales improvement in 2005.
 Drove program improvements that resulted in being ranked #1 in credit solicitation for the region (2005).
Kmart Corporation, Troy, MI 2000 to 2003
Division Vice President-Store Operations/Administration (2002 to 2003)
Managed hard and soft product lines, restaurant division, photo finishing, gas stations, and specialty income areas.
Developed new programs and procedures that enhanced division profitability, advances included the introduction
of a new replenishment process, as well as a new cash handling process. Succeeded in increasing productivity
and streamlining communications through new technology and training process improvements. Led development

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and expansion of new retail services revenue opportunities, including introducing a new restaurant concept within
all stores.
Key Accomplishments:
 Managed over 1500 stores.
 Reduced costs by 1.5% though creation and implementation of expense reduction program.
Regional Vice President (2000 to 2002)
Managed 18 district managers and 192 stores with annual sales of $3B. Forecast annual store budgets, and
oversaw company P&L. Executed strategic corporate plan in two regions. Developed, directed, and motivated a
successful, goal-focused management team. Mentored individual store managers on employee motivation,
strategy execution, and operational efficiency to drive the achievement of store and corporate goals.
Key Accomplishments:
 Achieved #1 ranking in sales and profit in all region
 Recognized as the highest producing region by sales volume and profit.
EDUCATION
Business Administration
CASTLETON STATE COLLEGE | Castleton, VT
Certificate in Market Strategy
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY | Morgantown, WV