Roger Cooper Email & Phone Number

Garibaldi, Oregon

Garibaldi, Oregon, United States

Buy and develop, update residential and commercial properties.

United States

Garibaldi, Oregon

Consulting Retail Operations and Wholesale Retail Services

Garibaldi, Oregon

Portland, Oregon Area

Lead the Retail Advertising and Marketing teams for all Unified divisions. Also responsible for leading Hispanic Marketing and Digital Marketing efforts. Objective in 2014 is to more fully integrate our collective marketing activities – print, digital and promotional – across our entire geographic footprint.

Lead the Retail Advertising and Marketing teams for all Unified divisions. Also responsible for leading Hispanic Marketing and Digital Marketing efforts. Continuing in 2016 to more fully integrate our collective marketing activities – print, digital and promotional – across our entire geographic footprint.

Oversee all retail advertising programs in Pacific NorthwestP&L responsibility for all PNW Advertising department operationsOversee all operations for weekly advertising, month long production and delivery of final product for IGA, Select and McKay’s Lead sale initiative of all Retail Support Services in the Pacific NorthwestManage relationships with key non Unified ad group leaders and retailersSearch out new and innovative marketing ideas for the independent retailerServe as negotiator for vendor contracts Meet with all marketing vendors on retailer behalf to determine if programs deserve taking program to retailer. This includes radio, television and other print media.Participate in regular meetings all groups mentioned above to stay abreast go their needs and keeping them updated on any new programs or issues on the horizon.Monthly meetings with all vendors to insure proper execution of plans and current initiativesManagement of proper distribution of marketing dollars to retailers Manage printer relationship and costs for all groups in Unified ad groupsRegular interaction with procurement on any current retail issuesTeam with Sales department to consult with retailers to develop remodel strategy for their stores.Manage point of sale materials and develop new material as needed through third party. Eliminated any retailer owned inventory at Unified, now owned by supplier.Maintain close working relationship with Sales & Service as all Procurement teamsConsult with existing retailers wishing to change marketing or advertising strategy Currently lead on Healthy Shelves nutritional shelf tag project in all regionsInvolved with every new store that comes to Unified that chooses participates in advertising.Implement full set up of the right ad program from start to production with ad manager

Brookings

Responsible for buying and marketing all grocery categories Responsible for developing promotions to drive entire store sales Successfully launched game promotion for company driving record sales and profit Sold promotion to vendors to drive most costs out of promotion

Waukesha, Wi

Responsible for sales and gross profit for all grocery stores. Developing and refining food court concepts to compete in Home Meal Replacement arena. Became very knowledgeable in card based marketing and associated strategies. Developed successful marketing programs using card based marketing to drive sales at targeted stores. Sentrys on new card marketing roll out experiencing 3.5 to 8 % sales increases versus flat or behind sales. Trademarked pizza program and salads to go program as part of deli marketing plan. Managing all department merchandisers and specialists to achieve sales and gross objectives. Oversee all pricing of operation to be competitive in targeted areas of market. Successfully manage advertising department and competitive strategies.

Spokane, Washington

Organized central buying arrangement among five independent stores in six months. Developed month-long advertising vehicle generating $ 30,000 to $ 50,000 in revenue per month. Developed M.I.S. systems to track all sales, labor and grocery grosses. Assisted in store development of two new stores, two acquisitions and two remodels. Developed store layouts for grocery departments in all new and existing stores. Purchased all dry grocery, frozen food and dairy items for the company, selected new items as well as developing and maintaining all schematics. Developed vendor allowance tracking and collection system which increased vendor receivable turns by 40%. Implemented vendor allowance identification program which increased allowance income by more than 100%. Developed dry grocery / HABA inventory strategy which reduced overall company inventory by 20%. Created and implemented strategic merchandising program resulting in consistent store merchandising programs throughout the company, focused on achieving strategic marketing goals.

Portland, Or

STORE DIRECTOR 10/85 - 3/91 Albertsons - Beaverton, OR Managed high-volume supermarket with top profitability results. Supervised up to 110 employees, provided leadership and motivation to produce measurable results. Prepared budgets for effective profit and loss strategy; consistently met sales and profit goals 80% of the time. Implemented sign construction suggestions for entire company, saving several thousand dollars. Projected a positive demeanor to provide leadership examples for subordinated. Implemented comprehensive safety procedures resulting in superior control of losses attributable to Workman’s Compensation and customer liability accidents. Provided quality training for numerous employees in their promotions to middle management. Increased sales volume and profitability, moving the store from rank of 12th (of 40) to rank of 3rd or better in fifteen months. Participated and won several company sales contests. DISTRICT MANAGER Albertsons - Portland, OR 12/82 - 10/85 Managed 14 stores in the East Portland area, resulting in increased profit every year for three consecutive years. Analyzed store operations by examining each store, reviewing current results, and tracking profitability. Established plans and programs to improve sales for certain challenged with a 90% success rate. Developed and implemented sales promotions in a multi-store environment. Trained as grocery buyer, filling in for three months during one year. Developed an extremely successful system for design and layout of store fixtures and merchandise. Worked with other management to develop an ongoing schematic update program. Wrote advertising schedules for Oregon division Albertsons.

Associate'S Degree, Business/Commerce, General

Education record

Education record

Develop leadership and management skills

Albertsons, 1983