Derek Cummings Email & Phone Number

London, Canada Area

London North

Swo East,

District Sales Manager with 15 Locations SWO East . People Development, Sales and Profit success, Simple Trusted Advice with exceptional Customer Service.

Responsibilty for future development and sustaining of current Management Operating Systems. Liaised with Executive Committee and VP of Sales to identify opportunities for improvement. Developed training materials and facilitated workshops on a National level that improved overall KPI and Sales performance.

Implemented Operational requirements for New Store builds across the country and supporting the National Director of New Store build Operations. Implemented and developed tools to assist in the smooth operation of opening up new locations across the Country. Assist in the planning and organization of Merchandising Schedules, staffing requirements , delivery schedules, networking and more. Exceeded operational timeline targets and opening schedules for multiple new locations across the Country resulting in future Cap Ex money for continued expansion.

Worked with members of the Alexander Proudfoot Organization and other Company team members to create a new Management Operating System for over 500 retail locations across Canada. Responsible for the Installation, training and follow up of multiple locations across Canada. Collaborated with Ex Comm members and Regional Directors to ensure the proper implementation and follow up procedures were taking place. Continued the growth and development of the tools used in the MOS. Personally trained and implemented the new MOS to over 50 plus locations across Canada. The developed MOS remains the Company Standard today.

Responsible for developing and maintaining strong sales and profitability for 16 Corporate and 4 Dealer Division Stores throughout a District in Southwestern Ontario. Maintained and increased Sales through leadership initiatives and solid recruitment. Oversaw District P&L and Expense Summaries, inventory control and Asset Protection. Follow up with Store visits and plans of action to address Store variances. Reviewed Schedules and hours allocation for compliance. Trained and developed Staff through monthly business meetings and other training sessions as required.

Manager of Electronics Department in the Real Canadian Superstore.Trained and certified on Power Equipment.Effectively Managed a department with several Unionized employees, responsible for all operational and ordering aspects, including billing and shipping and receiving. Maintained one of the highest income departments in the Company for the Ontario Region.Recruited as a Company Trainer for new Managers for other locations.

Started as Senior position in Home Theatre Department to assist the Supervisor in all aspects of department operation and staff training.Promoted to Supervisor within 3 months. Transferred to the Digital Imaging Department where Sales were increased over the following year. Sought after as back up to Sales Manager and as a Team leader within the Store due to consistent performance and people development..

On Air Announcer/Host for AM980 and 103.9 The Hawk.Remote live broadcaster for all four Corus Stations.Responsible for on air log programming for AM980.All Live to Air Broadcast requirements and Staffing, including acquiring ISDN lines for broadcast.Training of Part time Operational Staff.Fleet maintenance for all Station Vehicles.Production and other duties as required.

Responsible for driving sales and profit on a consistent basis while maintaining all Company expectations and guidelines. Full operations of an electronic retail operation including recruiting, training and all store operations.Achieved Company Presidents Club status fiscal 1988 for maintaining over 25% ytd sales gain and exceeded profit expectations.

Diploma, Radio Broadcasting

Hired into London Radio Station during first semester. Honoured as runner up for broadcaster of the year award in the first year.

Graduate Diploma, Radio Broadcasting