Desmond Miller
@desmondmiller
Senior multi-unit retail operations leader delivering sales growth, profitability, and talent development through disciplined execution.
What I'm looking for
I’m a multi-unit retail operations leader with 20+ years of progressive experience driving sales performance, profitability, and workforce development across district and regional territories. I own P&L performance, build KPI-driven operating rhythms, and coach leaders to execute with accountability.
As a District Manager, I delivered sustained comparable sales growth of 3%–6% and increased district EBITDA by 8.6% through operational efficiency, workforce optimization, and expense management. I partner with Human Resources and senior leadership to strengthen retention, employee engagement, leadership development, and succession planning, using business analytics to spot gaps and drive corrective action plans.
Recently, I’ve added enterprise process and technology change expertise as an IT Project Manager, selected to lead cross-functional initiatives across Loss Prevention, Operations, HR, and Executive Leadership. I build governance, reporting, and change management processes that drive adoption of new tools and workflows, including standardized onboarding/offboarding workflows that reduce administrative overhead and improve consistency—skills I bring back to district execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Project Manager
Books-A-Million
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Led enterprise technology and process improvement initiatives across Loss Prevention, Operations, HR, and Executive Leadership. Built governance, reporting, and change management processes to drive adoption of new tools and standardized onboarding/offboarding workflows.
District Manager
2nd & Charles (Books-A-Million)
May 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 7 months)
Directed multi-unit retail operations with responsibility for sales performance, profitability, workforce development, customer experience, and operational execution. Delivered comparable sales growth of 3%–6% and increased district EBITDA by 8.6% through operational efficiencies, workforce optimization, and expense management.
General Manager
2nd & Charles (Books-A-Million)
Nov 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Led high-volume retail operations with responsibility for sales, staffing, customer experience, inventory management, and financial performance. Developed leadership teams through coaching, training, and performance management.
Assistant General Manager
2nd & Charles (Books-A-Million)
Mar 2019 - Nov 2019 (8 months)
Supported daily operations, workforce planning, and execution of key business initiatives for retail locations. Assisted in driving operational consistency and customer satisfaction metrics.
Regional Auditor
Batteries Plus Bulbs
May 2018 - Nov 2018 (6 months)
Conducted operational, compliance, and financial audits across a network of 200+ franchise locations. Identified performance gaps and compliance issues and presented findings and improvement recommendations to leadership and franchise owners.
General Manager
TitleMax
Mar 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Directed branch operations including sales, customer service, compliance, staffing, and financial performance. Improved operational execution through employee development, performance coaching, and process standardization while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Business Operations Manager
Old Navy
Jan 2016 - Mar 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Managed operational functions including staffing, scheduling, inventory control, financial reporting, and process execution. Partnered with store leadership to improve productivity and supported implementation of corporate initiatives and best practices.
General Manager
Banana Republic
Jun 2012 - Jan 2016 (3 years 7 months)
Led all aspects of store operations, including talent management, financial performance, and customer experience. Built and developed leadership teams focused on performance, accountability, and succession planning while achieving operational and financial objectives.
District Manager
GameStop
Jun 2005 - Jun 2012 (7 years)
Managed multiple retail locations with responsibility for sales, operations, staffing, compliance, and profitability. Led management teams to maintain operational excellence standards, developing future leaders through structured coaching, mentorship, and succession planning.
Area Manager / Store Manager
EB Games
Feb 2003 - May 2005 (2 years 3 months)
Managed a $3M flagship location while overseeing management teams for two additional stores. Recruited, trained, and onboarded management for three store locations and developed future Store Managers through leadership coaching and mentorship.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Google Project Management Professional Certificate, Project Management
Working toward the Google Project Management Professional Certificate, with an expected completion in 2026.
monday.com
monday.com Work Management — Advanced Certification, Work Management
Completed an advanced certification in monday.com work management.
monday.com
monday.com Work Management — Core Certification, Work Management
Completed a core certification in monday.com work management.
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