John Cassar Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

- Achieved 3% increase to LY sales.- Recruited 100 brand representatives in the NYC market-Charged with top shrink result in 5 years -1%- Lead the Top 5 boutique with 4 internal promotions- Collaborated with influencers to increase marketing penetration

NYC/Chicago/Miami

- Direct P&L accountability +35% YOY $600M Budget, Payroll control -.5%, Shrink.5%.- Global guest satisfaction, 95% 5 star reviews 16% return client goal achieved- Top 5% total reviews 12,000 - Created B2B partnerships in NY | Fl | IL markets- Established PR Events in collaboration with Senior Executives and celebrities- Created, and executed social/media.

NYC

• Charged with 12 stores in NYC, while leading 12 direct, and 300 indirect reports.
• Scouted, recruited, and trained 1,000 to fill roles, and bench for future
• Created the first hotel concierge program, increasing traffic 3%.
• Collaborated on development and execution of new company training modules rolled out company-wide, while introducing innovative IT products at POS.
• Worked with buyers to obtain proper allocation and product trends.
• Implemented corporate visual directives, styling guides, and established loss prevention strategies, achieving shrink target of 1.5%

Queens, NY

• Served as the Regional Trainer for all new Store Managers positions on the East Coast.
• Consistently executed visual merchandising | corporate strategy.
• Received the Manager of the Year Award (2014).

New York, NY

• Lead the largest volume store ($20M), while enhancing 20 direct reports | 300 indirect reports.
• Implemented and maintained all corporate initiatives.
• Decreased store deficit in seven months by recruiting, training, and developing 3,000+ team members.
• Fostered and maintained strategic partnerships with universities and directed career fairs in several markets.

Times Square

• Lead the top volume store, with $50M in annual sales, while managing 30 direct reports and 500 indirect reports.Full P&L Accountability
• Implemented and maintained all corporate initiatives, including loss prevention and audits.
• Recruited, trained, and developed over 3,000 associates and leadership.
• Oversaw day to day operation of the 40,000 Square feet Flagship location.