Gary Kemp

Support total store operations and logistics to improve workflow efficiency, inventory accuracy, merchandising execution, and operational compliance, contributing to +0.02% Swell YTD and $13,000,000 in store business YTD. Analyze KPIs to close performance gaps, reduce shrink, and strengthen backroom inventory processes while coaching teams to deliver a high-performance customer experience.

Led daily store operations for a $4M–$5M annual revenue business, driving merchandising, compliance, staffing, inventory accuracy, and cash office execution with independent responsibility. Exceeded sales metrics to achieve 191.7% Sales ATB YTD in 2022, maintained 0.4% shrink vs. 1% budget, improved national ranking from #1012 to #1 in under a year, and trained 60+ associates, 18 supervisors, 6 as

Drove a store operations turnaround by rebuilding staffing and improving organizational processes, coordinating critical facility and maintenance improvements. Elevated the location from roughly the high 600s to top ten in Tech Services and overall store performance.

Improved store technology performance ranking from #968 to #10 and earned the Most Improved Store Award (2018) through sales and operational execution. Led a technology sales team by delivering Tier 2 technical support, strengthening service and inventory accuracy, and training associates on troubleshooting, product knowledge, and sales execution.

Completed formal trading education through NueVenture (formerly TradeWay) and applied analytical, quantitative, and risk-management skills to conduct market analysis and execute data-driven trading strategies. Tracked performance metrics and applied disciplined risk controls across multiple asset categories from 2014–2020.

Coordinated volunteers and operational logistics for large multi-state events with 2,500+ participants, leading teams of 300+ volunteers and staff. Managed scheduling, safety coordination, budgeting, and resource allocation while supporting outreach, recruitment, and organizational growth through conference/community representation.

Completed formal trading education through NueVenture (formerly TradeWay), building analytical, quantitative, and risk-management skills. Conducted market analysis and executed data-driven trading strategies with disciplined risk controls across multiple asset categories.