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Driving sales in assigned areas by ensuring effective merchandise presentation including accurate and competitive pricing, signing, in-stock and inventory levels. Provide detail budgeting, forecasting and economic trends are assessed accurately. High quality assurance standards in safety and operations are enforced at a corporate level. Implement action plans to correct deficiencies and provide guidance on executing corporate programs and strategic initiatives. Provide supervision and development opportunities for hourly associates through mentoring, training and evaluating performances. Community outreach program involvement is an essential function of management.Career HighlightsStore #5344 was recognized in the division as a top 10 performing store.Operational profit is currently at 220% for 2011.Store #5344 is only store in the market that donates to Feeding America Corporation.Store #5344 donated a check for $100,000 to the Meals on Wheel Organization.Store#5344 has been able earned a bonus check for each quarter for its associates.

for Fortune 13 company retailer leader.

Responsible for the total operational functions of the business and this includes several areas which includes OSHA 3000, contract services, funds processing, special services, building and employee safety. Developed budget controls and implemented tactical plans to help maximize profits to reach corporate goals for each quarter. I conducted weekly team meeting to assess the progress of operational and sales department’s opportunities. Aggressive actions were incorporated for intricate strategic plans with my operational team leaders to address various deficiencies. Monthly meeting were held with District and Regional Managers to assess my achievements and opportunities. Trained employees in innovations of technology and provide training formats to develop new in house-talent.Merchandising Manager for Fortune 13 company retailer leader.

The merchandising manager is responsible for several department including community projects and over 195 employees. I and the management team contributed to sale forces that produce 74.5 million for the 2006 business year. Career development and placement and designing business plan for my departments. Supervisory team provided excellent customer service for consumer and contractors. My specific departments developed new merchandising for increase gross margin percentages.

for Fortune 13 company retailer leader.

Supervised and train all types of personnel. (labor - professional). Proven success and broad knowledge in retail inventory management. Experienced in cash management, logistics and trouble shooting. Career Highlights Increased sales percentage by more than 25% in less than a year of employment.Reduced Inventory shortage by 30% which incurred surplus of positive inventory.Promoted to Store Manager position within one year with Rite Aid.

Recouped over 10k in an error found on the profit & Loss statement in May of 2007.Investigated a Worker Compensation case recouped $2500.00 in May of 2007.General Liability budget for October was $5000 we came under budget with no dollars lost for the month. Worker Compensation budget for October was $15000. $2500 for the month was our actual spend in 2009.Inventory number of 1.75% of $51 million which equated to about $900k. Improved front end sales by 20%, thus raising the average consumer ticket by 5.7% in the second quarter of 2009.Awarded a bonus check for $5226 for meeting company goals in controlling Store Controllable Operating Profits in 2008.Increased departments 26 year to date GMROI percentage 40%.Received bonus compensation in 2006 for controlling store expenses from store #2505.; Store General Manager for Fortune 500 discount retailer and chain.; Supervised and trained all types of personnel. (Labor - professional). I provided a successful and consistent broad knowledge in retail inventory management. My skills are experienced in fund management, logistics and trouble shooting. Provided an excellent merchandising and allocating of products for more effective gross margin return on investment percentage.Career HighlightsHighest sales increase in District 497.Reduced inventory shrinkage to 2.66% versus company average of 3%

for industry leading tobacco manufacturer.

The responsibilities are to developed business plans, which supported territorial, divisional, and regional objectives. Identified and capitalized on new businesses, new distribution and profit selling opportunities. In my training I have proven success in developing high impact presentation and broad knowledge in budget allocation. I am experienced in contract negotiations and new product introductions. I’ve achieved detailed understanding of brand management and multiple accounts. Skilled in territory fields sales management and organizing prototype operations. I obtained a full understanding of state laws and regulations in tobacco industry. I was effectively trained in market strategy and competitive product positioning.Career HighlightsAwarded the Pride Inside Incentive Program in 2004.Increased strategic discounting penetration by 40% in 2004.Improved overall strategic share ranking of 18th out of 56 in 2004.Completed Project 90 within the timeframe allowed in 2003. (96% acceptance).Achieved a strategic share ranking of 18th in 2003 versus a ranking of 25th in 2002.Increased strategic brand shares percentage in current assignment and was ranked 3rd out of 56 Territory Managers in Section 05 in 2002. Improved growth in discounting penetration up to 74% in 2002.Received promotion from Territory Manager I to Territory Manager II in 2002Overall rating given by district manager for the total contribution to Brown &Williamson Tobacco Corporation was a rating of “succeeds” in 2002.Exceeded targeted performance for productivity, planning and administration in 2002 receiving a rating of excellent.; Fortune 500 leading mass discount retailer and chain.

Experienced assessing P&L reports for creative sales and marketing. Detailed understanding of merchandising in hardlines and softlines merchandise. Effectively trained in big box retail management.Career HighlightsTrained and enhanced supervisors’ skills to attain available promotions.Improved employee morale through career development and counseling.Received recognition from Regional Vice President Anne Horter.Promoted to Hardlines Manager position within one year with Target.; Fortune 500 leading mass drug retailer.

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Business Administration; Marketing

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