Jeff Kasper Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Spring Lake Park

Burnsville, Minnesota

Grew sales to $2.6 million, 6% increase.In 2016 Increased sales by 10% and reduced labor hours used by 10%.Solved inventory flow issues that resulted in stores remaining stocked during the busiest times.Grand opened one new location and grew it to be a viable stand alone business.Met deadlines for the moves and reopening of five locations, including two plus times for some locations.Implemented labor hours budget program that saved the company $5,000 in 2016.Planned and directed staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.Reduced returns for defective merchandise by increased training of staff and clearer communication to the customer.Hired and maintained staff for seven retail stores.Recieved GOOD Happy Side of Business Maker Challenge Grant that allowed Air Traffic to spend $10,000 to make our community better.

Corporate

Determined product mix for seven retail stores.Set retail pricing based on cost and demand.Coordinated with marketing and general manager to determine sales and promotions.Determined open to buy budgets. Met open to buy budgets.Increased margin by 2%.

Mall Of America

Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.Planned and directed staff training.Reviewed staff to maximize strengths & determined best team to work together.Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.Coordinated with General Manager to merchandise store with four distinct floor settings per year based on seasonally.

St. Paul, Mn

Led juggling program for circus schoolTaught and developed over 360 students in the art of jugglingPlanned, directed, and produced juggling routines for two showcases every year.Implemented "juggling levels" to help measure progress of students.

During my time at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival I was one third of a stage act called The Dew Drop Jugglers.We were one of the most popular acts at the best attended Renaissance Festivals in the country. I was awarded the Unicorn Award for Artistic Excellence after just my tenth year, the first year of eligibility. Our group was also named Best Stage Act the first year that award was presented, 2003.

Roseville, Mn Rosedale Center

Managed the retail store & all that goes with it. Increased sales each quarter of leading the store. Coordinated in-store events that led to a loyal customer following, particularly with strategy games.

Northeast Minneapolis

Coffee barista. Customer service specialist. Set record sales for Amy's Blend promotion. Received a perfect secret shop.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Wrote, developed, and produced stage act for county fairs, city festivals, and corporate events. Successfully marketed the act for 10+years.Administered accounts receivable for the business.Increased income from tips 18 straight years.Won International Team Juggling Championships 1996Place second in International Team Juggling Championships 1993Four time finalist International Team Juggling ChampionshipsUnicorn Award for Artistic Excellence MN Renaissance FestivalBest Stage Act MN Renaissance Festival

Southdale/Rosedale

Oversaw the growth and expansion of new specialty toy and game store. Assisted in buying merchandise for all of the stores.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.)

Activities and Societies: Editor In Chief Lakeville Leader Air Lakeville Juggling Club, founderReceived general education. Was editor.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: President DECA Varsity Football