Renee Bacon

About Renee Bacon

Results-focused, multi-unit leader with progressive experience in leading rapidly scaling high-growth retail chains with P&L responsibility exceeding $17 billion. Rigorously applies disciplined thinking to achieve sustainable changes in process design, speed, cost and quality. Provides oversight, training and mentoring in support of process improvement with emphasis on prioritization of initiatives, efficiencies and revenue opportunities. A relationship builder known for guiding and inspiring teams through complex dealings and fusing disparate interests for win-win outcomes.BUSINESS COMPETENCIES:Executive Leadership • P&L Ownership • Strategic Planning • Category and Inventory Management • Budget Accountability • Cost Analysis, Reduction & Control • Operational Excellence • Rapid Growth Scaling • Technology & Data Utilization • Strategic & Operational Agility • M&A • Customer Experience • Quality & Continuous Improvement • Business Planning • Performance Management • Merchandise Logistics and Execution TALENT COMPETENCIES:Architect of High Performing Diverse Teams • Key focus on Diversity Talent Acquisition, Development & Retention • Coaching & Mentoring • Effective Communicator • Cross-functional Collaboration • Change Leadership • Home Office & Field Leadership • Engaged Team Development

Experience

1. Senior Vice President Sales & Operations and Chief Merchandising Officer

   Murphy USA

   Apr 2022 — Present

Education

• University of Tennessee Winston College of Law

  JD | Doctor of Jurisprudence | Summa Cum Laude , International Studies at Cambridge University

• University of Houston

  MBA | Master of Business Administration | Honors Graduate | Executive MBA Program , International Business Residency - Belgium and Germany

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BBA | Bachelor of Business Administration | Honors Graduate

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Interpersonal Leadership
• Merchandising
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Strong Business Acumen
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Corporate Law
• Loss Prevention
• Retail
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Perspective
• Collaboration
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• P&L Management
• Credibility
• Negotiation
• Organization
• Change Management
• Legal Writing
• Contract Negotiation
• Program Management
• Communication
• Commercial Litigation
• Leadership