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, Hancock Fabrics, Gymboree, Destination Maternity, Bed Bath and Beyond.

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 role for field team,to ensure productive work flow stream,balanced with customer priorities

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 and quality bench strength.