Costco Wholesale Vice President Operations. During his 20 years of service, Keith helped expanded the company into the Northeast region of the United States, while maximizing productivity, profitability and sales for the company. Keith was responsible for the day-to-day operations and total Profit/Loss responsibility that exceeded annual sales of $1.4 billion dollars and employed over 2,100 highly skilled and dedicated employees.Dedicated leader, highly regarded by board members, business partners, and senior executives as a key adviser, creative problem solver, and results-driven professional. Demonstrated success in turnaround, crisis management and merger related challenges with proven ability to improve P&L scenario and implement crucial change initiatives while simultaneously winning employee loyalty. Skilled negotiator and relationship builder, able to insure favorable results and guide teams through complex dealings while setting and achieving aggressive budgetary priorities. Backed by solid credentials – experience with the nation’s largest retail and wholesale companies. Known as a proactive change agent and problem solver motivated by challenges, and an unyielding desire for continuous improvement.Specialties: Creating top line growth, bottom line profit improvement and increased shareholder value.- Wholesale Club Operations and Merchandising- Performance Management- Inventory controls- Shrink reduction- Growth and Asset management- Marketing- Cost controls
Listed skills include Growth Strategies, Profitability, Performance Management, Cost Engineering, and 19 others.