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Tysons Corner

Managed sales and payroll plans for store, staff recruitment / training /development / retention, and merchandising. Handled accurate and timely receipt, transfer, and control of merchandise. Delivered world-class customer shopping experience to all guests. Facilitated timely and accurate submission of payroll and accurate implementation of sale sets, markdowns, and promotions.• Developed partnerships with Orvis Fly Fishing and Wingshooting Schools, Orvis Travel, and corporate buyers, planners, and merchandise vendors.• Successfully mentored candidate through the Manager In Training program to SM position at new store location.

Oversaw all operations of the company’s Flagship store. Accountable for store sales and payroll, physical facility and grounds as well as community relations. Performed a full range of duties, including the development of associates, maintaining proper product inventory, merchandising and assuring customer satisfaction.• Repaired neglected relationships with Orvis Fly Fishing and Wingshooting Schools, Orvis Travel, and corporate buyers, planners, and merchandise vendors.• Used performance management programs to replace four tenured, under-performing associates with true sales leaders.

Manchester, Vermont

Managed up to seven stores, with most located in the Mid-Atlantic region. Traveled three weeks per month to visit stores, assessing their strengths and opportunities for improvement. Focused primarily on sales volume, payroll control, staff core competencies/development, and compliance. Opened, staffed, and managed operations of two new store locations; one in Dayton, Ohio and another in Sandestin, Florida. • • Selected to present introduction and rollout of training program at 2007 Store Managers Meeting.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Held responsibility for five stores’ sales volume, payroll plans, staffing, and operational soundness. Helped plan, staff, cater, and conduct numerous gear/product clinics each season to familiarize store staff with new products and meet vendor reps.• Co-authored company's first sales training manual, used manual as the basis for company's first ever formalized sales training, "HTO University."• Designed syllabus and taught training classes for all new hires and current sales associates.