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