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Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

Methuen, Massachusetts, United States

● Responsible for all operations of 30K sf Family Entertainment Center including 10K sf of trampoline space, air bags, foam pit, rock wall, traditional arcade with redemption, virtual reality arcade, full cafe and party area. ● Implemented successful changes to park operations; removed unpopular and unsafe inflatable attractions, recreated arcade area increasing arcade sales by 50%, created 'VIP' birthday party area to create exclusive experience for guests and increased revenue for park (birthday revenue increased 10% year one and year two.)● Successfully decreased payroll costs from 22% to 18% of net sales in first year and to 16% in second year, while incurring a significant increase in minimum wage rate. ● Created sourcing program, bringing down net supply costs 20%.● Managed a staff of 50+ including a marketing manager, office manager, assistant manager, 3-5 supervisors and 30-40 associates.

• District Manager for nation’s largest seasonal Halloween retailer.• Secure local construction and business permits.• Survey empty leased spaces, create floor plans and determine best layouts for each location.• Recruit, interview, hire and train all store management for each location.• Supervise construction of each location in a nine day process. Includes wall and fixture building, computer and tech set-up as well as all merchandising and signage installation. • Successfully lead and motivate sales staff to perform above expectations in short (6-10 weeks), intense holiday selling season. • Supervise store breakdowns and disassembly and storage of each locations assets; including walls, fixtures, tech and merchandise.

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

• Managed all operations of business selling and coordinating wedding photography, videography, DJ, photo booth and tuxedo rental services.• Consistently met and exceeded monthly sales goals earning bonuses, high commissions and travel incentives.• Sales, communication and fulfillment of wedding photography, videography, DJ and photo-booth packages. • Coordination and problem resolution between subcontractors and clientele.• Directed all daily operations and employees of high volume tuxedo rental / retail store.

• Recruited to manage flagship Mr. Tux tuxedo rental store in Danvers, MA• Promoted to operate two store locations within one year, both in Manchester, NH.• Effectively supervise all operations and staff of high volume tuxedo rental/retail store’s including recruiting, interviewing and hiring. • Attended annual comprehensive sales/management training at Men’s Warehouse corporate offices in California.

• Promoted to District Manager from Store Manager after one year.• Developed store managers who are able to produce higher than average sales revenues. • Recruitment and hiring of the most qualified candidates to meet the district's needs.• Conducted orientation, training and coaching all management staff to maximize sales. • Attended Multi-Store Supervision Course with The Friedman Group, a prominent retail sales and management consulting and training firm.