Tyler Foran
@tylerforan
Results-driven professional with twenty-plus years of experience
What I'm looking for
I'm a seasoned professional with a proven track record of driving results in various industries, including sales management, inventory and supply chain management, store management, and creative writing. With over twenty years of experience, I've developed a unique ability to adapt to new situations and thrive in fast-paced environments.
Throughout my career, I've demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence, consistently delivering high-quality results and exceeding expectations. My expertise spans multiple areas, including operations management, merchandising, inventory and shrink management, and people development.
I'm a creative problem solver with a passion for storytelling and a talent for building strong relationships. I'm always looking for opportunities to grow and learn, and I'm excited to bring my skills and experience to a new challenge.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Merchandiser
DriveLine
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Traveling to various Dollar General locations and executing merchandising resets according to planogram and company guidelines.
Chief Creative Officer
Four N Star Works
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
A multifaceted skill set that spans the realms of podcasting, novel writing, and graphic design. With a rich background in social media marketing, seamlessly integrates creativity with strategic thinking to bring unique and engaging content to diverse audiences.
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Executing the daily operations of a high-volume retail store. Stocking shelves, merchandising, customer service, and people development.
Novelist & Journalist
Self
Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 6 months)
Author of five full-length novels of literary fiction. Writer of hundreds of interest pieces, spanning TV, Movies, Music, Whiskey, and parenting.
Blended, packaged, and shipped/delivered all coffee products. Generated UPS labels, scheduled pick-ups, and maintained a clean warehouse.
Inventory Coordinator
WIS International
Dec 2015 - Mar 2016 (3 months)
Responsible for recruiting potential employees and training them on the job. Worked with store and district managers at every location to run a smooth and seamless cycle count of their entire inventories. Also responsible for coordinating travel for all qualifying employees from the office to the location of the cycle count anywhere in New England.
Mail Clerk
Erlanger Health System
Apr 2019 - Aug 2023 (4 years 4 months)
Creator of new and exciting merchandising techniques, a customer-first environment, and speedy service in a fast-paced hospital setting. Processor of mail, sorting, and shipping for all locations. Saved the hospital thousands of dollars yearly with an eye for cost-cutting and savings.
Mail Clerk
Erlanger Hospital
Jan 2019 - Mar 2023 (4 years 2 months)
Selling postage and money orders, processing meter mail, and tracking incoming UPS/FedEx packages.
Operations Coordinator
St. Thomas Hospital
Feb 2017 - Mar 2019 (2 years 1 month)
The architect and manager of all disposable products in the surgical orthopedic
department. Built strong relationships with clinical staff, visiting vendors, and hospital accounting staff. Responsible for auditing and processing bill-only paperwork submitted by vendors and reporting surgical implant credits for all departments. Created a paperless process to streamline payments and allow more visu
Store Manager
Dollar Tree
Apr 2016 - Jan 2017 (9 months)
Responsible for hiring, training, and leading all staff in a high-foot-traffic environment. Created aesthetically pleasing merchandise planograms and effective stocking practices.
Store Leader
Josh's Toys & Games
Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 (1 month)
Received the merchandise and was responsible for restocking, merchandising design, and forecasting. Responsible for setting goals and training sales representatives. Coordinated with mall management for events and advertising. Traveled to other locations in the chain to refresh look and feel of merchandising flow, per founder’s request.
Inventory Control Associate
Guitar Center
Jul 2009 - Aug 2012 (3 years 1 month)
Created new policies and procedures that I helped communicate to all brick-and-mortar locations from the corporate office. Booked all travel to and from store locations and audited stores on their inventory integrity. Functioned as the brand ambassador, supporting employees and management, answering questions, and representing the corporate office professionally and positively.
Operations Manager
Guitar Center
Aug 2003 - Sep 2015 (12 years 1 month)
Invented new accurate and speedy inventory count practices for revolving categories each week. Hired and led all stock and operations staff to perform and exceed company expectations of job duties. Focused on diversity, inclusion, and making a comfortable environment for all. Honored with several shrink management and P&L performance management awards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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Website
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