Mark Lubka Email & Phone Number

Palm Beach, FL, US

United States

Providing field leadership support to retail brands navigating through the re orginazion/ liquidation process including; operations, human resources, loss prevention, merchandise presentation and inventory management. Clients include; JC Penney, Bon Ton,Toys R Us, Target Canada, Office Depot, Gap, Banana Republic, Pathmark/A&P, Payless Shoes, MC Sports.

Assisting clients in executing asset disposition strategies,utilizing merchandise analytics and profit selling strategies.

Greater New York City Area

Brand building experience in this start-up venture. Developed new store opening strategies, including, project management,talent acquisition.New hire on-boarding;employee handbook,training processes. LP policies,selling strategies and visual standards guidelines.Collaborated with Merchant, Allocations, Operations and Marketing teams,establishing gatekeeper.

Greater New York City Area

Led a team of 1,500 employees in 7 Full Line stores ranging in sq footage from 30,000 to 100,000 sq ft. including number one flagship in brand, with $200MM in revenue. District encompassed mall-based and lifestyle Center. Accountable for P&L results, revenue generation, team development, and operational aspects of stores performance.

Northeast

Led a team of 12 direct reports 100 stores and a field team of 3000 employees, with $300MM inrevenue. Region included mall-based, lifestyle, Outlet and Flagship locations.Managed; real estate site and pro-forma review and selection.Opened / expanded 26 AE storesRecognized for sustaining a strategic succession planning process, resulting in reduced turnover.