Management of 4 stores, 200 employees and 8 direct reports; generating $25 million in annual revenues. Directed, through subordinate managerial personnel, compliance of workers with established company policies, procedures, and standards, such as safekeeping of company funds and property, personnel and grievance practices, and adherence to policies governing acceptance and processing of customer credit card charges. Terminated employment of store employees whose performance did not meet company standards. Reviewed operational records and reports of store managers to project sales and to determine store profitability.

Management of 14 stores, 300 employees and 30 direct reports throughout North Texas and Southern OklahomaOpened 14 stores in 4 years. Design P&L initiatives to increase sales and minimize expenses. Analyzed marketing potential of new store locations and recommended sites or deletion of existing area stores. Consistently came in at or below expenditure budget in all management roles. Initiated substantial cost-saving initiatives for stores in the areas of supplies, payroll, etc.Conducted market analysis to identify opportunities to expand each store's customer base.Coordinated in-store promotional activities and special events.Established trust with local customers and promoted repeat shopping.

Spearheaded new business by marketing store with advertising campaign that includes local businesses.Conscientiously performed data collection/analysis to prepare numerous end-of-month reports.Forecasted demand patterns and revisions where necessary to maintain inventory control. Restructured inventory system (stock levels and displays) resulting in substantial reduction in inventory.Trained staff in new policies, computer updates and product information. Recruited applicants for management positions. Assisted in several new store openings. Supervised staff of 12-15 associates providing inventory control, customer service, and shipping/receiving.Designed promotions which resulted in free promotion in local publications.