Jerry Farmer has over 20 years of experience in retail operations leadership roles. He has a proven track record of strengthening brands and delivering performance through implementing lean principles and training team members. Farmer is currently an Operations Manager at TOD'S in Atlanta where he manages inventory, troubleshoots IT issues, and engages in rigorous cycle counting. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Technological Entrepreneurship from Arizona State University.

1. JERRY L. FARMER
Phone: (404) 449-3857
E-Mail: jerryelfarmer@gmail.com / www.linkedin.com/in/jerryfarmer
A SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I am a retail operations leader who has forged success with an ability to create key performances through the implementation of lean
principles. In leadership roles, I train and develop successful team members through my example, my education, and my clarity in
communication. During my tenures, I have strengthened the brand of every company I have worked, & I have extensive experience
delivering & facilitating performance using a broad array of platforms & applications. I am looking for an opportunity that offers more
challenges & growth.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Operations Manager TOD’S, Atlanta, GA 2015 – Present
• Through SAP I ship and receive merchandise, investigate inventory issues, as well as process all cycle counts; I am also the local point of
contact for troubleshooting IT & software challenges.
• I employ a rigorous cycle count calendar, which has been the catalyst for achieving optimal success in inventory compliance.
• Liaise with our Group Inventory Manager & buyers within the network on the life cycle of merchandise within our commercial calendar.
Engage team members with training on SAP processes and store operations to motivate best practices.
Operations Supervisor, Louis Vuitton, Atlanta, GA 2010 – 2014
• Promoted & delivered foundational environments for accurate space, and inventory management, & facilitated productivity for excellent
business support for the continued strength of the brand.
• In partnership w/the Operations Manager and our Region Store Trainer, I educated team members on policy, company métiers, and new &
efficient ways of working, contributing positively to our operational key performance indicators.
• The creation of key performances was integral in initiating a great drop in loss, and it garnered executive office recognition for our efforts.
Back of House/Inventory Specialist, Apple, Atlanta, GA 2010 – 2012
• Performed daily cycle counts of store areas, via a cycle count schedule, that maintained no less than a 99.3% inventory rate.
• Received merchandise, and incorporated proper space management techniques for efficient stocking.
• Supported “Red Zone” & Genius Bar associates in their customer facing activities.
Assistant Manager, Sales /Business Support Team Leader, IKEA, Atlanta, GA 2005 - 2010
• As a sales floor leader, I was integral in the exceeding of the sales share for 3 different departments.
• Designated department trainer of co-workers in product knowledge, policies, & reflecting the IKEA culture.
• As Checkout Services Team Lead, the practices I employed brought our team to become a Competency Center for our function in IKEA NA.
Stockroom Manager, Frontgate, Atlanta, GA 2003 – 2005
• Planned & delivered each layout of stockrooms to facilitate ease of shopping for customers by making sure all merchandise had a clear
definition for salespeople to focus on selling, giving credence to the volume of sales, in relation to ease of transport.
• Detailed inventory cycle counts to ensure proper store stock levels, and reduce shrinkage opportunities.
• Promoted shipping and receiving efficiencies in conjunction with an emphasis on delivering the highest level of service to our external &
internal clients.
Stockroom Coordinator, Pottery Barn, Atlanta, GA 2002 – 2003
• As the Stockroom Coordinator, I delivered an efficiently run support area that provided our team members with a professionally pleasant
atmosphere, & our customers the comfort of accurate inventory levels.
• Through my leadership and teamwork, we created a merchandise reception process that exceeded the company’s best practices during my
employment.
Optimum Support Team Leader, Neiman Marcus, Atlanta, GA 1999 – 2002
• Responsible for inter-store & customer shipments, merchandise receptions, and intra-store distribution.
• Partnered with department managers & coordinators in inventory maintenance through periodic cycle counts, & RTV procedures.
• As the team leader, I lead our store in its reduction of store shrink/loss from 1.6% to .07% within a fiscal year.
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ – Bach. Of. Sci. in Technological Entrepreneurship 2017(pend.)
Saint Augustine’s College, Raleigh, NC - Bach. Of Lib. Arts in Liberal Arts 1992