Founder/Manager/Partner
Fishman Aquarium Centers, Incorporated
* Served on office executive board committee.; Largest and most widely known specialty aquarium retail and service stores in the state of Delaware.Key Accomplishments:* Acquired and created the business as first job out of college.* Implemented a change over to computerized inventory and point of sale controls to optimize productivity.* Increased annual gross sales volume by over 700% (180k to 1.4mil) during period (1993-2000)* Increased net profitability by over 1000% (18% of 180k to 20% of 1.4mil) in same period.* Increased customer base by over 1100% (600 to 6800+)* Effectively led and managed a staff of up to 25 employees, 4 supervisors and 2 manager/partners.* Designed, and led implementation of employee/manager training and store specific operations manual.* Won “Best of Delaware” award in Delaware Today magazine for five years.* Successfully opened multiple store locations through lease negotiations, demographic research, and store design/planning.* Saved company money by fabricating superior custom live-stock holding facilities.* Managed multiple projects/budgets and reconcile account receivables and payables.* Created and implemented a cost-vs-sales tracking system efficiently increase profit.* Created yearly/monthly marketing strategies and sales events to attract new customers and retain existing customers* Created and implemented 2 new “low overhead” revenue streams to increase gross sales and offset seasonal slow period.* Originated, negotiated and closed largest single sale for company (25,000)* Planned operations strategies via monthly communications meetings with operating partners.* Designed and implemented an “info sheet” system to help customers with common concerns.* Collaborated with local schools and daycares to educate the community and create good will.