Oversaw multi-business units in Alaska. Worked closely with Alaska buyers to ensure correct product assortment and placement. Held responsibility for managing HR manager position for up to three months. Built sales volume through focused sales training, merchandise presentation and exceptional customer service. Assumed additional responsibility for market HR position in 2007, 2008 and 2009, as well as for fashion and hardlines merchandising in 2009. Drove education in emerging technology, projecting professional image to customers. Controlled inventory levels and improved merchandise flow. Implemented, enforced and followed environmental codes as well as ordinances.

Served as photo center manager, responsible for staffing and operations of Fuji photo lab. Conducted evaluations for hourly associates. Managed eight to ten associates. Operated profitable lab and traveled to additional stores in district to contribute to improvement of standards in under-performing photo labs

Unloaded merchandise upon arrival. Acted as sales floor associate and electronics department manager.

Held responsibility for recruiting, training, managing, coaching and writing evaluations for salaried photo center managers. Created sales budgets for 18 business units and enabled managers to achieve goals. Assumed responsibility for maintenance and repairs to Fuji equipment to reduce cost to operating units. Achieved Photo District Manager of the Year award in 2003. Assumed responsibility for failing district and turned around declining units until each unit was profitable.Won numerous sales, profit and leadership awards by melding together Alaska and Hawaii markets.

responsibility for recruiting, training, directing, coaching and writing evaluations for salaried photo center managers. Developed sales budgets for 18 business units and enabled managers to achieve goals. Traveled extensively to ensure standards and operations of photo centers. Mentored photo center managers for career advancement. Worked closely with store management to raise standards of operating units. Lowered maintenance and repairs costs for district through improved technical operations. Adapted to changing districts,