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Andalusia, Al, Us

Alabama, United States

Greenville, Alabama

Awarded most improved store in the chain for fiscal 2014.Rapidly adjusted management skills from my history in soft line department store environments to a hard lines building supply store.Shortly after joining the staff, store performance exceeded plans to be in top performing stores for 2014, ending months of not making plan. Remodel of yard and inside of store also contributed to this new trend.High standards have lead to less complaints to the corporate office and improved customer service. Metrics have show in top 5% in average sales, and increased customer count.In 2015 successfully integrated into new parent company CNRG which has expected revenue of $350 million in 2017. Also added to the job description was decentralized buying and inventory control in some areas of the store similar to JCPenney 35 years ago.2019, store has increased sales by over $1 million since I started with not changes in competition or major additions to the merchandise mix of the store.

Greenville, Alabama

SUCCESSFULLY SOLD AND CLOSED SALES ON MANUFACTURED HOUSING TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SALES CENTER HAVE IT’S FIRST PROFITABLE QUARTER IN 3 YEARS. USED MY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TO RAISE THE STANDARDS AND ASSIST IN CORRECTING OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS THE CENTER WAS HAVING.

Waco, Tx

Recruited to drive rapid expansion in the Texas market on behalf of this major department store. Hold accountability for $7 million in volume and a 96,000-square-foot location. Oversee 61 personnel including department managers. Analyze daily sales to adjust ad sets and merchandise sets in regard to trends. Lead regular store rallies to discuss results, challenges and daily goals. Monitor sales plans to adjust staffing for optimal customer service. Order supplies, plan community events and interface regularly with support staff concerning placement of new freight, store preparation and price changes. Improved ranking metrics from last out of 80 stores in 2005 to #4 out of 93 stores in the division with YTD sales exceeding last year by 8%  Produced $570,000 in savings by reducing store personnel by 50%. Surpassed direct controllable profit plan by 13% YTD, far exceeding annual bonus trigger of attaining 95% of plan. Built a top-performing, highly accountable team by replacing 95% of existing staff with more trainable, results-driven associates and establishing high expectations and standards. Led team to exceed credit and customer service scores in 2010; on track to outperform goals in 2011 as well. Regularly contacted by less experienced store managers to provide advice due to level of expertise. Instituted a streamlined process for planning and setting advertising.

Houma, Louisiana And Mayaguez Puerto Rico

February 2003 – May 2005 STORE MANAGER – HOUMA, LOUISIANAContinued forward progression with this leading department store to manage daily operations of a $18.5 million, 108,000-square-foot store. Trained, supervised and evaluated 110 associates. Maintained sales and profit levels of store despite extremely poor company results by instituting turn-around strategies including division of labor for improved service and cost structure. Achieved sales and profit goals both years by focusing on excellent customer service and implementing strategies to enhance visual appeal of a 20-year-old store. Closely selected new associates and terminated underperformers for reduced costs, improved morale and increased efficiency. Recognized for ability to effectively manage change and deliver results; efforts led to recruitment to above role.May 1998 – February 2003 STORE MANAGER – MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICODirected a $17.5 million, 102,000-square-foot market leading location with responsibility for training and managing 130 associates. Oversaw operational and personnel functions. Met with vendors regarding promotional plans and product launches. Ensured compliance with local laws and led stockroom to modify merchandise pricing in regard to local standards. Orchestrated activities to reopen store after $500,000 in hurricane damage, resuming operations within four days to become the first in the chain despite experiencing the most damage; sent sales and order data via data tape for three months until mainland data line was restored. Reallocated store layout to expand cosmetics from 17% to 20% of total business. Consistently surpassed profit plans with double-digit sales gains three out of four years. Earned promotion to above role due to higher than average score on skills assessment for top-performers.

San Juan, Puerto Rico, Memphis, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama

February 1997 – May 1998 NEW STORE COORDINATOR – SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICOHeaded space allocation, operational functions, merchandising setting and purchasing of an opening inventory of $40 million for a 350,000-square-foot relocated store. Held responsibility for $38 million in revenue of prior location. Supervised 12 management associates.  February 1996 – February 1997 DISTRICT BUSINESS PLANNING MANAGER – SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICOLed planning for women’s apparel in seven stores in Puerto Rico and 12 stores in Miami. Held accountability for $35 million in revenue. Directed two buyers purchasing $40 million from new sources. Served as liaison to home office. Traveled frequently to regional stores and corporate office. March 1994 - January 1996 GENERAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER – SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICOAssigned to oversee 12 department managers, two buyers and the women’s area of a store. Evaluated trends and determined merchandising strategies. July 1992 – February 1994 DISTRICT BUSINESS PLANNING MANAGER – MEMPHIS, TENNESSEEHeld accountability for $12 million in sales while providing planning and leadership for the children’s departments in 19 stores. Supervised 12 personnel. July 1989 – July 1992 GENERAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER – MEMPHIS, TENNESSEEOversaw $10 million in sales with four department managers. Supervised 70 personnel..November 1986 – July 1989 SENIOR MERCHANDISING MANAGER – BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMAOpened a new 120,000-square-foot store in Riverchase Galleria and managing the men’s department.  February 1985 – November 1986 SENIOR MERCHANDISING MANAGER – BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMAEntrusted to oversee $2 million men’s department and 18 sales associates.  February 1983 – February 1985 MERCHANDISE MANAGER – BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMASupervised 28 sales associates and oversaw $2.5 million in sales. August 1982 – February 1983 TRAINEE – BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMACompleted intense training program.