jimallen127@gmail.comHas set an impressive track record of more than 37 years in the retail food industry with over 20 years in upper management positions such as: Store Management, Multi-Unit Supervision, Director of Operations, Buying, Category Management, and Sales & Marketing. Possessing solid experience leading and training diverse teams in highly competitive environments. Planning and directing total department, store, or regional operations. Responsible for research and procurement of new, unique, innovative products that create additional sales for the company and provide value to the customer. Developing and managing retail promotional pricing strategies, strategic ad planning and design, product enhancement, marketing promotions and innovative programs. Space to sales analysis, product placement, new store development and schematics. Communicate clearly all staff and vendor relation policies, programs, objectives, initiatives and quality assurance guidelines.Have been responsible for total store, total region, and total company P&L's. Analyzing critical business requirements, identifying deficiencies, and potential opportunities to bring cost-effective solutions, competitiveness, margin and profits to the department or company. Utilizes a management approach focused on communication, team building, customer experience & service improvements to increase revenue and drive positive company image and culture.