Aaron Armendariz Email & Phone Number

United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Directly responsible for all 39 Tanning Bed locations in cooperation with the President/Owner’s needs. Promoted to sales director increasing gross sales from $6 million in 2007 to over $8.5 million in 2012, Contributed to companywide structured methodologies in order to identify process gaps and improve team performance. Created and managed Regional Sales Manager positions for training of sales associates allowing District Managers the ability to focus on store operations. Managed group of 9 District Managers, meeting with each daily via video or cell phone, giving daily and weekly goals, also addressing company needs and concerns Reorganized a $2 million dollar static inventory with only 2 turns per industry season, into a just in time program maintaining under $800k in inventory, while realizing industry trends, price margins, product quality and corporate philosophiesWorked with large corporate vendors, banks, utility companies, state regulatory departments, federal, and local tax Driving the vision, design, development, testing, and adoption of a corporate restructuring of 500+ seasonal and full-time employees . Leading a team of district managers to create an industry pioneering virtual management program, incorporating a high volume call center and eliminating local store managers effectively cutting company costs by $1.2 million dollars annually. Initiated an online scheduling software to improve the scheduling of store employees base on availability and sales. Performed the role of primary manager for customers service call center, including online and social media inquiries Successfully opened 11 locations statewide, site development, staffing and training new sales associates as well as all technical aspects

Washington, District Of Columbia

Provide technical support for all off ice officials. Support Hawkeye replay system in cooridnation with MLBAM and local and visiting television. On ice cameras, and microphones for referees. server management for HITS system along with communication with league offices.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

● Responsible for all POS systems (39 locations) and Corporate Office computers, servers, phone systems (Toshiba IP) and call center for all of Tanning Bed’s inbound telephone calls● Database management for retail POS software (MySQL) reporting, optimization and maintenance● Created online presence for the purchase of re occurring memberships and products via webstore● Developed DVR video surveillance system, telephony and credit card processing through IP for 39 locations● Implemented industry first digital signage campaign from 2004-2007 for network, hardware, marketing, and sales ● Served as beta site for industry proprietary software (Sunlync) and advised company on improvements on POS software● Administrator of all of Tanning Bed’s social networks: Facebook, Twitter, and online marketplaces ● Provided training to Tanning Bed employees for all 3rd party applications (quickbooks, MS office, sunlync, MySQL)● Expanded and managed IT staff of 3 including report writer, graphic designer and PC technician● Recruited outside of company for potential new employees that fit “corporate strategy”

● Promoted to Buyer of Computer Division of Stereo Advantage● Worked directly with Sony to develop roadmaps and forecasting of computer sales for $100 million retail/wholesale company (Stereo Advantage)● Fully developed computer department, purchasing all peripherals and computer related products while managing a J.I.T. inventory with focus on consumer electronics and computer industry trends● Managed retail staff and coordinated with commercial sales group ● Introduced new employee and customer training programs, scheduling trainings with vendors and guest speakers● Assisted in day to day IT operations of Stereo Advantage, and POS software/hardware deployment● Involved in daily marketing and advertising of Stereo Advantage and Sony computers brands● New technologies advisor for Amherst Police Department (2000-2003)