Brett M.

Pope
33 Three Pence Lane, Charleston SC 29414
(843) 343-0479
Email: bp113af16@westpost.net
Retail District Manager:
Results oriented District Manager with over 13 years of exemplary retail service
in a career marked by repeated promotions and commendations. Well rounded retai
l back ground with proven strengths in consistently out performing Sales Goals,
shrink reduction, reducing turnover, and implementing successful marketing strat
egies. High energy leader, able to create and motivate focused goal driven teams
.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
June 2008 - December 2010 VPS- Charleston, SC
District Manager - June 2008 - December 2010
* Direct Operations for 10 stores. Analyze daily reports for sales growth, labor
control, inventory management, and accuracy of store level reporting. Recruit,
hire, train, and motivate Store Managers. Coordinate with Marketing, Accounting,
Fuel, and Human Resources Divisions to assure compliance and standards are main
tained. Assist Store Managers with associate issues, execution of marketing stra
tegies and Sales floors analysis for maximum sales results.
* Developed sales contests which produced a category increase of $21,000 over 60
days.
* Reduced overall store turnover by 40%.
* Reduced shrink to .008% of sales in 2010
* Ranked top 10 District Manager in 2010
* Increased Store Sales by 9.2% annually
* Operational leadership responsibility of New Business Acquisitions, October
2010
* Oversee Operational planning and execution of 6 Store Remodels, August - Octo
ber 2010
September 2001- April 2008 SOUTHERN BEVERAGE- Charleston, SC
District Sales Manager- September 2001 to April2008
* Overall management of South East regional sales including Key Account manageme
nt, training, performance management of employees. Responsible for all product d
istribution for Region, enhanced revenue performance to 12 million dollars in an
nual sales, negotiating existing accounts, and solicits new accounts
* Responsible for calling on all Wholesale Delivery Companies to ensure proper i
nventory levels, product mix, and assist with any distribution issues
* Coordinate with sales team to identify, implement, and evaluate improvements b
ased on Business owners/Purchasing Managers feedback.
* Handles weekly and business plans

August 1999- September 2001 LEBLEU OF CHARLESTON- Charleston, SC

Sales Manager
* Solely responsible for all sales, developed marketing strategies and revenue p
erformance in designated region. Managed and sustained 4 million dollars in sale
s revenue, increased client base, developed partnerships
* Responsible for sales team/ distributors, reporting directly to management bus
iness, inventory and statistical data
May 1997- August 1999 JACKS RESTAURANT AND BAR- Charleston, SC
Bar and Restaurant Manager
* Managed bar and wait staff, responsible for training, hiring, scheduling and p
erformance
* Handled all daily reporting, inventory, marketing incentives and guest relatio
ns
December1990- July 1995 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Infantry/Forward Observer
* Meritorious mast, Naval commendation, Good Conduct Medal, Overseas service, TS
1 clearance, Corporal of the Guard, Primary Marksmanship Instructor

EDUCATION:
2007 BELFORD UNIVERSITY Charleston, SC
* Bachelor of Arts
* Major: Business

Professional Reference's
* Mohammed Makky, Regional Operating Director, VPS C-Store Group, (312)545-6876.
* Sharon Legnard, District Manager, VPS C-Store Group, (843)209-6827.
* Anthony McCarthy, Customer Service Manager, VPS C-Store Group, (843)412-7876.
* David Kurre, NCIS Investigator, NCIS, (703)268-8144
* William Jackson, National Sales Director, Southern Beverage Packers, (843)324-
5207.