Mark Baranowski has over 12 years of experience in sales and management roles at Home Depot, currently serving as an Assistant Store Manager. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has a proven track record of driving sales through strategic planning, communication, and holding teams accountable to goals. Baranowski's expertise includes managing teams of up to 200 employees, developing talent pipelines, and coordinating large events and training.

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

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