Derek Lowery Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Responsible for $10 million in annual sales, 13 stores, and approximately 115 employees including store managers, assistant managers, sales leads, and sales associates. Executed assignments in the development of recruitment strategies, sales training, customer service standards, visual presentation standards, and loss prevention initiatives. Collaborated with the sales and operations department to develop a new sales program. Supported the real estate department by evaluating future Aldo locations based on demographic analysis, observation of buying behavior, traffic flow, and projected profit and loss margins. Implemented all company training programs effectively through workshops, district meetings, weekly conference calls, and in-store visits. Planned and conducted monthly management meetings and bi-annual regional meetings. Analyzed the distribution and liquidation of products weekly and coordinated with distribution, buying, marketing, and visual presentation departments to maximize profit. Reviewed salary reports weekly to control hours used and eliminate overtime. Relocated to Arizona and Texas to increase profit & reduce loss. Built new territories and expanded opportunities within an existing client base. Supported the Aldo Group International expansion by successfully opening locations in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. **Strong focus on loss prevention by reducing shrink in 100% of stores in 2009 **Gained media exposure on MTV3 by coordinating with the public relations department and MTV **Developed and promoted 3 Store Managers to District Managers **Developed 3 Store Managers who were nominated for Manager of the Year **Developed 4 Store Managers who were nominated for Rookie Manager of the Year

Responsible for $3 million in annual sales, 4 stores, and approximately 32 employees including store managers, assistant managers, sales leads, and sales associates. Conducted training sessions for new store managers in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Prepared and executed shut down and reopening of stores for renovation. Directed and trained store managers to operate under pre-determined budgets for sales, salary, shrink and expenses. Implemented all company training programs effectively through workshops, meetings, conference calls, and in-store visits. Ensured that all employees comply with company policies, practices & procedures. Supported company expansion by successfully opening Aldo locations in Michigan and Ohio. Relocated within Michigan to increase profit and reduce loss. **Gained media exposure on FOX network by co-hosting a fashion show at the Science and Industry Museum in Detroit prior to Super Bowl. **Promoted 3 Assistant Managers to Store Managers **2007: Aldopolian Award - Visual Presentation **2006: Proven ability to control loss by recording the best shrink results for Aldo U.S. **2006: #1 International in Sales Competition **2006: Club Elite Winner

Responsible for $1.5 Million in annual sales, and approximately 10 employees including assistant managers, sales leads, and sales associates. Provided prompt and courteous service to customers in order to maximize personal and store sales and customer service, so as to promote the company's image of quality and professionalism. Ensured that all employees comply with company policies, practices and procedures. Recruited, developed, and trained all employees to exceed quotas. Implemented all company training programs effectively through workshops, meetings and coaching sessions. Relayed feedback to District Manager to ensure proper distribution of product. Relocated to Ohio and Michigan to increase profit and reduce loss. Supported the Aldo Group International expansion by successfully opening locations in Michigan and Ohio. **Increased visibility of Aldo Group International by introducing a link to Mallfinder.com **Promoted 8 Assistant Managers to Store Managers