Bert Bradley Email & Phone Number

Bethesda , Md

Merchandise set up for new store, Mangement support, coaching and selling

 Promoted to Manager within 6 months of moving to North Carolina Manage all store operations with consistent revenues over goal. Also function as in-house consultant to several stores requiring additional operations development. Focus on coaching for success; since arriving in Durham Store, often in top 10-20% of stores nationwide with units sold and profit to plan National store start up team member, with extensive experience in merchandising and configuring new stores for… Show more  Promoted to Manager within 6 months of moving to North Carolina Manage all store operations with consistent revenues over goal. Also function as in-house consultant to several stores requiring additional operations development. Focus on coaching for success; since arriving in Durham Store, often in top 10-20% of stores nationwide with units sold and profit to plan National store start up team member, with extensive experience in merchandising and configuring new stores for successful openings. National recruiting team member, traveling across country to hire and train key talent. Successful customer service and sales experience, consistently beating individual performance goals. Presented several workshops at yearly national conference Show less

1 of 50 select group who travels the country to assist in merchandise setup, employee training and new store set up.

 Co-Manage all store operations with consistent revenues over goal. Also function as in-house consultant to several stores requiring additional operations development.. Recently nominated for Sales and Customer Service Team for New Store start ups. Presented several workshops at yearly national conference.

 Developed a small in-house business into a stand-alone multi-product retail, mail order and internet operation with yearly gross revenue over $200,000.  Accountable for all aspects of business operation including product selection, wholesaler negotiations, marketing, internet site orders, and multiple yearly regional home show presentations (bringing in $25,000 in gross yearly sales).  In addition, involved in continuous consumer research to ensure products met customer needs.… Show more  Developed a small in-house business into a stand-alone multi-product retail, mail order and internet operation with yearly gross revenue over $200,000.  Accountable for all aspects of business operation including product selection, wholesaler negotiations, marketing, internet site orders, and multiple yearly regional home show presentations (bringing in $25,000 in gross yearly sales).  In addition, involved in continuous consumer research to ensure products met customer needs.  Built entire business from ground up without loans or outside investment. Show less

 Multiple positions as Department Manager for Housewares, Sporting Goods, Domestics and Mens/Boys departments.  Selected in 1976 to assist new/remodeled store openings in Mid-Atlantic region.  Acted as in-house consultant to each Store’s leadership on all aspects of running a successful, customer oriented store.  100% success in site start ups. Promoted to Assistant Store Manager position in 1979.