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Springfield, New Jersey, United States

Provided strategic and tactical leadership, set objectives, and ensured execution for regions, districts, and stores. Aligned stores to corporate procedures, executed corporate strategies and initiatives, performed financial analysis and identified performance trends. Led a successful initiative to optimize seasonal inventory and drive sales during peak periods. Analyzed historical sales data and market trends to accurately predict demand for seasonal products.  Coordinated with suppliers to adjust ordering schedules and quantities, ensuring stores received the right number of products without overstocking. Trained and developed store managers and staff on the specifics of the all-product lines and how to optimize shelf space item management while minimizing inventory carrying cost.  Implemented a staffing plan to ensure adequate coverage during peak shopping hours and promotional events. Collaborated with the marketing team to create targeted promotions and in-store displays that highlighted seasonal products and drive customer engagement Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the success of the seasonal inventory strategy. Tracked sales performance, customer feedback, and inventory turnover rates to make real-time adjustments. Improved quality assurance (QA) results in the west district from 93% (third place) to 96.5% (first place in company in 2024) and maintained the south district at 95.6% (first place in company in 2023) Key role in improving and implementing action plans for online pickup and delivery (OPD). Exceeded budget for minutes per order (MPO) and improved service levels to 97.5%. Improved MPO from below budget to exceeding budget and improved service levels to 96.5%.

Schenectady, Ny

Dual Role | Drives Revenue Growth and Operational Efficiencies | Purchasing, Inventory and P&L Responsibility | 5 StaffOwns, operates and maintains commercial building containing retail store and sevenapartments. Ensures compliance with all building, safety and fire codes. Markets unitvacancies, screens tenants, and verifies income. Manages all store operations. Renovated and upgraded building, apartments and store. Added 288 linear feet of store shelf space, installed new HVAC, and retrofitted lighting with LEDs. Upgraded 4 of 7 units to date, achieved 100% occupancy. Repainted building front, and paved driveway and lot. Grew store retail sales 30% from 2014 to 2015, saw $70K+ increase in revenue in first year of ownership. Re-merchandized store in every category, increased product variety by 750 SKUs, and implementedsuccessful customer loyalty program with 6000 members, and put in cuvenee wine system for sampling. Created and implemented procedures, measures and controls for efficient tracking and operations.Retrained and retained all staff to date, post-acquisition.

Schenectady, Ny

Assisted owner with successful business launch and account development | Current Board of Directors MemberEnsures inventory control, sales margins and service levels for direct buy business. Met with Category Managers at key target supermarket chains and convenience stores. Established accounts with 9 Eastern Region clients within first 5 months.

Schodack, Ny

Performance Turnarounds | Controlled SG&A Costs | 20 Reports | 2500 Employees | 13-15 stores | 675,000 sq. ft.Provided strategic and tactical leadership, set objectives, and ensured execution forregions, districts, and stores. Aligned stores to corporate procedures, executed corporatestrategies and initiatives, performed financial analysis and identified performance trends.

Schodack, Ny

Managed 10 Store Opening Coordinators | Delivered all new store openings, remodels and acquisition projects on timeSet scheduled sequence of events, performed final punch list with Construction ProjectManager for all departments, and ensured completion. Built collaborative relationships. Created corporate manual, timelines, and retail sequence of events for all projects. Held regular project meetings that drove projects and resolved barriers across departments includingMarketing, Merchandising, Facility Maintenance & Refrigeration, Construction Services, IT and HR.

Schodack, Ny

Planned and managed 50+ store openings and 60+ store remodels | Managed 10-12 projects concurrentlyDeveloped store acquisition timelines and sequence of events. Converted all 19 VictoryMarket stores to Hannaford stores following their acquisition in 2005.

Ny, Vt And Me

Managed Hannaford stores and Hannaford Retail U. Co-created effective store managerrefresher school and curriculum for Western Region. Trained 65 within 6 months.