Lance Perry
@lanceperry
Experienced operations and retail manager with strong leadership and operational excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations-focused manager with a background in retail leadership, manufacturing, and small business ownership. My career spans military service and more than a decade managing store operations and teams at The Home Depot, followed by leadership roles in a manufacturing and collision-repair business.
As Owner/Manager of S&L Lavender Farm, LLC, I designed and created the company, managed farming operations, product manufacturing, sales, and handled bookkeeping and accounting. Previously I progressed through roles at The Home Depot from garden associate to Assistant Store Manager and Depot Captain, developing people leadership and operational execution skills.
My early career includes honorable military experience as an Airborne Ranger in the U.S. Army, where I developed discipline, problem solving, and leadership under pressure. In the collision-repair business I served as estimator, production manager, and general manager, overseeing production and operational workflows.
I bring a blend of hands-on farming and manufacturing experience, retail and store leadership, and formal management study. I focus on operational excellence, clear communication, and building teams that meet and exceed customer and company expectations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner/Manager
S&L Lavender Farm, LLC
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years)
Founded and manage a lavender farm business, overseeing production, product manufacturing, sales, and bookkeeping to grow operations and revenue since 2021.
General Manager
Custom Body Collision
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Led operations as General Manager, overseeing production and staff from 2019–2021 to improve throughput and service delivery for collision repair operations.
Production Manager
Custom Body Collision
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Managed production workflows and teams from 2017–2018, optimizing job scheduling and quality control for collision repair projects.
Estimator
Custom Body Collision
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Prepared repair estimates and liaised with customers and insurers from 2015–2016 to ensure accurate pricing and timely approvals.
Served as Team Depot Captain and ASM across roles from 2000–2015, leading store operations, garden department leadership, and team development to drive sales and service.
Led garden department as Department Head (1998–1999), managing merchandising, seasonal product programs, and customer service initiatives.
Infantry, Airborne (E5 promotable)
U.S. Army
Jan 1992 - Jan 1996 (4 years)
Served as an Airborne Ranger in the U.S. Army at Fort Lewis from 1992–1996, performing infantry operations and airborne missions with leadership responsibilities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Phoenix
Management
2003 - 2004
Completed management coursework with a major in Management during 2003–2004.
Gonzaga High Community College
Associate Degree, General Studies
1989 - 1991
Completed coursework toward an Associate degree in general studies between 1989 and 1991.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
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