Jay Genoa Email & Phone Number

3615 N 120th St Omaha, NE 68164

Responsible for team building and leadership for areas including all aspects of storeoperations and specifically for growing patio and décor sales along with refiningcustomer service operations and cashiering

Omaha NE

.Installation and service to both commercial and residential accounts dealing with interior plantscaping, container gardens, seasonal and event decorating. Commercial accounts including: Mutual of Omaha, Peter Kiewit, Embassy Suites, Berkshire Hathaway, 1st National Bank, Offutt Air Base, Gallop, Home Land Security, Union Pacific

Retail showroom and specialty installations of organizational systems, cabinetry and commercial flooring systems. Operation located in Omaha NE with corporate offices in MN

Managed all aspects of sourcing and negotiation for purchase of products for resale on internet retail sites including domestic and international vendors for exterior home furnishings division. Analyzed reports and market trends for management of product flow and warehouse logistics.

Coordinated in-house marketing, graphics and promotions while managing outside advertising. Worked and traveled as part of buying staff on purchasing and product mix. Managed public relations and special events.

• Drove local sales to double-digit increase for three years.
• Team leader in new store development in Omaha, Cleveland and Chicago markets including records for training, recruiting and opening of new stores.
• Mentored management and staff on product knowledge, merchandising and company and state required local purchasing practices.

Managed staff and merchandise in house wares area of big box retailer as well as all aspects of customer service and accounting. Special events, demonstrations and public relations.

General retail management. In charge of store layouts, merchandising, customer service, HR and facilities during store opening and later remodels of Omaha facility.