Don Delaura Email and Phone Number
Enhancing Careers and improving bottom lines.....I manage a recruitment practice focused on bringing great people and great companies together! My specialty is identifying and recruiting leaders and game changers on behalf of companies who hire to "raise the bar" of their performance and culture. Versatile, goal oriented team player driven by contributing to the success of organizations and people. Core competencies in executive search, sales, business development, marketing, advertising, merchandising, product development, general management, and organizational leadership. Loyal and reliable business partner with highly effective communication and problem solving skills that lead to winning results.Practice Specialties include; Automotive, General Management, and Life SciencesAngott Search Group (ASG) (www.asgteam.com) has been an important human capital resource in the world of recruitment, bringing outstanding professionals to companies that understand the value of a strong human capital asset base. Specialties: Mid to Senior level Management on a Global Landscape Executive Search - retained, engaged, and contingency.Consultative Services; Succession Planning, Industry Trends, Career coaching and counseling.Digital MarketingExecutive RecruitmentProduct DevelopmentProduct LaunchAutomotiveMedical DeviceHealthcare Information SystemsPharmaceutical and BiotechFinancial ServicesMarketing Consulting Market ResearchPublic Relations/Marketing CommunicationsManagement Consulting Services
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Vice President, Managing DirectorAngott Search Group Aug 1998 - PresentAutomotive, General Management, and Life Sciences Practices at this Global Executive Search firm based in Michigan. Achieving distinction as one of the nation’s largest and most successful search firms was not an easy feat. We did it by being the partners of choice among many companies…We always strive to be the best; delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout our clients’ organization and that is why our clients greatly appreciate and value us. We listen very carefully to our customers. Understanding their views and opinions is how we are able to achieve and maintain our high standard of excellence. Whether you need a new Chief Executive, a mid-level Manager or an entire sales team, we have the resources and capability to find people that will be a perfect fit both personally and professionally. We don’t stop with our clients; we also work to serve our candidates in comprehending their needs and wants. Creating the match is a two way street; that is how we bring: "Great People and Great Companies Together."
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Vice President, Merchandising And Retail OperationsInca Computer Builders 1996 - 1998Bloomfield Hills, MiAs a senior member of the management team, reported to the CEO of this start-up computer retailer and manufacturer. Responsibilities included Merchandising and Store Operations. In depth involvement in business model planning, store design, site selection, recruiting and staffing, buying, merchandising, store set-up, corporate culture, and vendor management.Developed business plan and financial plan for merchandising and retail store operations for the company.Key member of team that designed store layout , fixturing and appointments.Won Industry award for Store DesignDeveloped merchandising and assortment plans by department and category.Set up merchandise hierarchy and POS profile.Developed vendor partnerships in establishing credit, and opening accounts.Supervised recruiting and hiring of store management and buying groups.Key management member in developing and implementing marketing and advertising strategies.Secured $1 million in co-op and merchandising support from vendors.Increased Inca Brand recognition from 1% to 18% in the Detroit market in six months.Coordinated all store roll-out functions including staffing, training, construction, store set-up, merchandising, signing, and store grand openings.Opened ten new Inca Computer Builders Stores in eight months.
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Director Of Stores, BuyerCrowley 1993 - 1996Full P&L responsibility for this Detroit based chain of Department Stores. Lead store operations, visual merchandising and special events for the company.• Produced 4% comparable store sales increase in 1996.• Implemented programs in inventory control that contributed to improvement in inventory shrinkage. (savings of $200k)• Established vendor shop concept of merchandising in store.• Implemented merchandising strategy in stores that led to a .5 increase in turnover.
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Vp, Divisional Merchandise ManagerPamida 1993 - 1995Omaha, NeMerchandising responsibility for Men’s, Boy’s, Shoes and Accessories for this regional store chain of 150 stores in the mid west and upper mid west. Sales volume of $100 million.• Produced comparable store sales growth of 8% in 1994. Produced 20% more gross margin dollars in 1994 over the previous year.• Repositioned departments to reflect a more focused assortment that offered customers better quality, more trend right merchandise, and more value.• Developed three private label programs to reflect life-style merchandising concepts that complemented national brand programs.• Recruited and developed buying staff .• Developed long range five year strategic plan. -
Divisional Merchandise ManagerGoody'S Family Clothing 1992 - 1994Merchandising responsibility for all of Junior sportswear for this regional chain of apparel stores. Sales volume responsibility of $100 million.• Produced comparable store sales growth of 9% and overall growth of 19% in 1992.• Produced 18% more in gross margin dollars over the previous year.• Implemented a strategy to narrow vendor structure, price points, and assortments to offer a more dominant presentation to customers.• Implemented an assortment and presentation strategy to reflect collections and shop concepts, including a “What’s Hot” trend shop.• Implemented a private label program. Developed three new labels to support this strategy. -
Vp GmmAmes Department Stores 1988 - 1992Full merchandising responsibility for this regional department store chain. Developed, implemented and evaluated policies, procedures and plans involving merchandise selection/assortment, planning, pricing, distribution, allocation and presentation. Directed marketing, advertising, and promotional activities for the division. Supervised 55 employees and had sales volume responsibility of $450 million annually.• Generated a 10% increase in same store sales in 1991.• Instrumental in negotiating and opening lines of credit with key suppliers following the Chapter 11 filing in April, 1990.• Produced 9% increase in gross profit dollars in 1989 on 7% sales increase.• Consistently operated the division at or below expense budgets.• Developed an $80 million private label program.
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Divisional Merchandise ManagerDayton Hudson Department Stores 1977 - 1988Started as an analyst in the merchandising division and worked my way up through buying, merchandise management, and store management positions. General Manager of Hudson’s Southland Mall store. Full P&L responsibility for sales, profit, and asset protection for this store with annual sales volume of $45 million. Supervised 450 employees, with six direct reports.
Don Delaura Education Details
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Finance And Marketing -
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Grosse Pointe North High School
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Don Delaura works for Angott Search Group
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Don Delaura's current role is Executive Recruiter and Consultant - Builder of Companies and Careers.
What schools did Don Delaura attend?
Don Delaura attended University Of Detroit Mercy, Michigan State University, Grosse Pointe North High School.
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Don Delaura's colleagues are Lydia Baudoux, Energy At Angott Search Group, Jennifer Blackwell, Lisa Burroughs, Sphr , Shrm Scp, Csam, João Nzau, Tom Blackwell, Csam, Karen Ludington.
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