Michael Bailey Sr Email & Phone Number

Fox Lake, Il, Us

Great Lakes

Implements business strategies and programs for assigned retail divisions and maximize sales opportunities. Monitors and maximizes operational performance. Develops financial (sales, inventory, etc.) projections for assigned departments, analyzes operational reports to ensure goals are met, Initiates corrective action as necessary.- Develops, implements, and maximizes divisional store merchandising strategies and promotional programs. Reviews submissions from buyers and recommends/establishes advertising requirements for store and regional sales events. Assists in the development of advertising schedules.- Keeps abreast of current industry/market trends for assigned departments, through industry publications and personal contacts. Coordinates and conducts comparisons with other retailers to benchmark business practices.- Monitors and ensures effective replenishment method for assigned departments.- Coordinates product knowledge and job skills training for department managers and sales associates.- Supervises assigned personnel. Staffs key vacancies, evaluates performance, takes corrective action, etc. Operates as an integral part of the Navy Exchange complex management staff, including providing supervisory oversight to store operations as assigned.- Exercises a high degree of initiative and business judgment in achieving objectives. Is a liaison with NEXCOM, regional merchandising, operating staffs regarding business strategies and programs.

Great Lakes Navel Base

Responsible for department level execution of retail business strategies, procedures, and policies. Establishes and implements an effective customer relations program. Ensures service provided meets or exceeds NEX standards and customer expectations. Reviews department(s) merchandise stock structure, makes recommendations and provides information to Store Divisional Managers, Buyers, etc. regarding merchandise in-stock position, stock assortment, product saleability, local demand trends and requirements, etc.

Great Lakes, Illinois, United States

• Exceeding prior year sales by $970k vs LY with MM of 14.6%• Currently exceeding department plan by $1.1M • Bingham Award Winners in 2017, 2018, 2019• SARA award recipient 2015• Assisted in the training of new managers with reports, walk sheets, SMU, ADP, Discover, RDW and other areas when needed• Stand in for Store Manager while on leave or Vacation. Often looked at by associates as next in command for the store• Implemented changes to electronics portable audio wall to increase sales nearly $1M.• Keep it New runner up in 2018, Keep it New sales increase of 127%• Assisted in planning and setup of July 4th events at Ross field for 5 years running• Mentored 3 Associates to Supervisor position • Worked through GM and CO to allow 40” televisions into the ships, this went nationwide to all bases• Attends INDOC to introduce NEX to the Sailors, our first impression

Schaumburg

• Ensure quality execution of store processes and strategies• Create an innovative environment to inspire employees to share ideas regarding new ways of doing business• Ascertain that sales zones are merchandized according to company SOP

Skokie, Illinois

• Involved in the development and launch of the 0-30 Repair Program whereas certain repairs were completed in 30 minutes or less • Designed a script and workshop for backup consultation • As an Operations manager for a T-3 Training Store; was involved in the training and development of new Managers, Assistant Managers, cultivating the cultures and visions of Apple• Achievement:• Red Zone leader with a consistent top 10 ranking in the Great Plains region utilizing APPLE steps of service with consistent on-the-floor coaching

Transferred and promoted to Manager of Old Orchard Store; Key holder promoted to Assistant Store Manager Oct 2005

Sterling Park, Virginia

• Managed ROI capitol, net operating profit, units per transaction within the home theater department• Assisted in the training of Best Buy Care Plus strategies across the U.S. • Achievement:• Awarded 3 of Best Buys Top Gun awards and multiple Achiever contests

Microsoft Certified Systems Associate Mcsa

Windows Desktop Support Mcts

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Cisco Certified Network Professional (Routing)

Computer Science