John A. Sylvia

About John A. Sylvia

Over twenty five years of rapid advancement, achievement in both private and military sectors, culminating as a Top Performer in management and sales focusing on business analyses, staff motivation, project execution, and profitable management. Plays a major role in the recruitment, staffing and training process of both management and staff-level personnel. Forecasts sales trends, enhance revenue streams, and consistently achieve increased profitability in extremely competitive markets. Consistently manages multiple teams by coordinating project and service execution across multiple merchandising locations throughout Southeastern MA. Consistently demonstrates exuberant enthusiasm, a high level of energy, leadership and professionalism.

Experience

1. District Execution Manager

   The Home Depot

   Jul 2013 — Present · Southeastern, MA, US

   District Execution Managers (DEMs) are responsible for overseeing the successful implementation and execution of all Merchandising Services activities within their district of assigned retail stores. This includes General Service Guidelines, Projects, Resets, and other assigned services. They are responsible for communication with their customers which include the District Manager and the key point of contact for Suppliers in their assigned market.DEMs are accountable for the overall performance of teams of managers, supervisors and associates that operate during the day and at night. These teams create an inviting shopping environment and enhance the customer experience by ensuring merchandising strategies and programs are executed successfully, as directed by the Merchandising Execution Regional Manager (MERM) and Merchandising Services organization.DEMs are accountable for hiring, training, and conducting performance reviews for their direct reports and are accountable for the activities for those associates. They are accountable for the teams\' metrics and expectations including safety, quality, productivity, completion of assigned projects. DEMs are accountable for the budget for their team, including overtime, payroll, and other expenses.MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -Interface and maintain relationship with District/Store contacts and suppliers as directed by Supplier Services team• Attend District meetings to communicate service metrics and other information• Monitor Mgrs. participation in SSC led captainship program• Responsible for communicating and follow up on merchandising issuesManage execution for merchandising services initiatives-• Set and communicate expectations• Conduct store visits and monitor reports across day and night teams• Accountable for team\'s key deliverables• Provide direction on merchandising activities and special projects• Hold Team accountable for expenses

Education

• University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

  Psychology

  1994 — 1995