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Retail and leadership consultant providing advisory and project services in and outside of the retail industry. Specialty areas include business turnarounds, talent management, site assessments, model store implementation, establishing best practices, leadership development and retail operations. Services provided to all types of businesses including, but not limited to supermarkets, big box, department stores, convenience stores, small business, franchises and start-up organizations.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Corporate officer and President of 56-store grocery store chain in the highly competitive markets of Baltimore/DC. Responsible for all areas of the banner including operations, merchandising, marketing, human resources, and financial reporting. Charged with reviving store standards while increasing sales, EBIDTA and leading the transitioning banner during corporate restructure

Responsible for the training department and retail services and the Sear’s division’s underperforming stores. Also developed the roles of Regional Merchandise Directors, who were responsible to monitor and work with the inventory management, and Regional Sales Director who responsible to create local, district and regional sales programs to drive improving the top line while keeping margin dollars at a profitable level.

Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota

Executive management position responsible for all facets of operations for 121 stores in the three state South Region for the Kmart division. Created and lead company-wide "Profit Enhancement Initiative" for the Kmart and Sears divisions.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Exclusive operational oversight of a 74 convenience store chain with motor fuel and diesel sales operating in seven Midwest states. Increased productivity and sales in a competitive market by developing enhanced and improved store standards along with operational execution through extensive training. Initiatives increased sales by creating a more enhanced customer focus and satisfaction. Also developed strategy for an aggressive growth plan while the company increased store locations from 48 to 74 during tenure.

Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois

Group Vice President - Illinois regionResponsible for management and oversight of company operations of Illinois region consisting of three districtsNorth Chicago Market DirectorImproved corporate standing in a highly competitive Chicago market by enforcing standards, reducing leadership turnover, and aligning employees into roles suited to their abilities. Director of Model StoreSpearheaded historical corporate process restructuring by leading cross-functional teams and developing a network of corporate leaders, consultants and senior leadership. Created processes to improve all functions of the store operation and developed communication and rollout process for new standards and structure changes. Formed new leadership structure that provided a balanced leadership approach for associatesDirector of Supermarket OperationsManaged all facets of supermarket operations for all stores. Created training and accountability tools that improved in-stock conditions to best performance in company history.Human Resources/Loss Prevention Regional ManagerResponsible for loss prevention and sanitation in two regions.District DirectorAdministered and successfully lead operations in a 12-store district.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, 4.0

High School Diploma