Senior Executive with proven success managing businesses through start-up, acquisition, expansion, contraction, harvest, and divestiture. Led and motivated teams up to 7,000 employees and $1.4 billion in revenue.Experienced in directing a wide variety of merchandise and marketing categories, understanding their relevance in enhancing customer experience, and leading teams through a cultural transformation in order to maximize share of wallet.Over 30 years of increasingly greater leadership roles and a strong track record of success in consumer oriented businesses. Extensive experience with specialty store retail, department store, direct mail, e-commerce, telemarketing, and direct response TV.Specialties: Responsibilities included: Operations Management, Acquisitions and Integrations, Organic Growth, Strategic Partnerships, P & L Management/Budgeting, Merchandising, Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Palnning & Allocation, Analytics, E-Commerce, Visual Presentation, Store Operations & Design, Change Management, and Staff Development & Mentoring.
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ConsultantSelf-Employed Sep 2016 - Present
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ConsultantGraceland Oct 2016 - Dec 2017Memphis, TnPart of the team that accomplished the following:-Opened 9 new retail shops-Achieved annual budgeted sales, exceeded budgeted Gross Margin $ and %, and per customer spend -Reworked online promotional strategy that resulted in major sales and margin growth-Reduced SKU count, strengthened best sellers, and improved major brand presentations
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President And CeoHastings Dec 2015 - Sep 2016Amarillo, Texas Area
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Business OwnerMarleigh Window Fashions (Textile Stores Of The Upstate Llc) Mar 2011 - May 2015203 King St, Anderson.Sc 29625After 4 years of being a small business owner, I have sold my manufacturing company in Anderson, SC called Marleigh Window Fashions (Textile Stores of the Upstate LLC) and now I am looking at new opportunities in the upstate.Marleigh was a first class custom manufacturer specializing in window treatments (blinds, shades, and shutters) for decorators, interior designers, and commercial properties. This business has been around for 40 years and prior to my purchase was family operated. We were known for excellent customer service, value, and quality.
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RetiredSouth Carolina Mar 2010 - Mar 2011Moving to South Carolina to pursue new opportunities either in consulting or buying a business.
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President And CooTrans World Entertainment 2005 - 2010Accountable for revenjue of $800+ million in 700+ stores (fye, Suncoast, and Second Spin), as well as online.Conceived and implemented organizational transformation from a music store into the leading full service entertainment specialty store retailer.
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Senior Vice PresidentColumbia House 2001 - 2005Key member of leadership team that oversaw organization through four major business initiatives: 1) Revenue and profit turnaround, 2) Leveraged buy-out of Columbia House, 3) Culture change through the development of teamwork, commitment, accountability, trust and the breakdown of business silos, and 4) Sale of rehabilitated business to BMG.
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Executive Vice PresidentTrans World Entertainment 1996 - 2000Annual volume of $1.4 billion in 1,000+ stores. Achieved 16 consecutive quarters of positive sales growth, three consecutive years of record earnings, and the industry leader in both. Acquired and assimilated both Camelot (400 stores), and Strawberies (100 stores).
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Senior Vice PresidentDfs 1995 - 1996Accountable for an annual volume of $500 million in over 180 stores located throughout the Pacific and the US. Developed strategies and alliances with key manufacturers regarding sales, margin, marketing, and visual presentation. -
PresidentMacy'S 1980 - 1994Accountable for an annual volume of $550 million throughout CA, TX, and MN. Areas of responsibility included womens shoes, fine jewelry, costume jewelry, watches, handbags, fashion accessories, hosiery, lingerie, sleepwear, childrens, mens, cosmetics, and fragrances. Responsibilites ranged from Buyer, Administrator, Senior VP, and ultimatly President of Macy's West. Served as key member of teams that led Macy's out of Chapter 11.
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Jim Litwak Education Details
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English And Drama
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Jim Litwak attended Usc Marshall School Of Business, Franklin & Marshall College.
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