Ron Collins Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Tx.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Provided leadership to ensure all sales objectives and budgets were met for maximum productivity and profitability, and that all stores were in compliance with company procedures and policies. Monitored and oversaw store environment, visual presentation plans, and other company programs. Managed 1600 employees, 140 supervisors, 15 managers, 30 assistant managers and two staff members. Oversaw sales volume ranging from $180,000,000 to $225,000,000. -Produced sales above company average for past five years. -Increased profit results from company average to consistent top-five producer out of 71 districts. -Earned recognition as top-ten producer of associate engagement, based on associate surveys from past four years. -Progressively moved shrinkage results to top quartile. -Achieved membership in customer-first club, as a result of achieving target set by company from evaluations completed by customer shoppers.

Frisco, Texas

Drove sales and profit growth by ensuring customers and associates were aware that they were "first" in the JC Penney stores. Developed a proactive, customer-first selling team to deliver a shopping environment that met or exceeded customer expectations. Oversaw expenses to ensure objectives were met or exceeded. Managed 175 associates and a volume of $24,000,000 in sales. Monitored effective execution of company merchandising plans and achieved sales and profit objectives. -Successfully opened and managed premier company store located next to JCPenney headquarters. -Led multiple VIP, investor, and visitor store tours of this showcase store.

Penn Square Mall, Oklahoma City, Ok.

-Managed 150 associates and $19,000,000 in sales-Achieved Chairmans Award for two years, based on achieving top 10% in sales increase over plan.

Muskogee, Ok.

Managed 75 associates and $8,000,000 in sales . Qualified for Chairmans Award two of three years.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Oversaw HR functions for 25 stores in the DFW, Oklahoma City and Tulsa metros. Responsible for hiring management trainees and interns on college campuses. Served on high profile ARMED team which was responsible for visiting best practice companies and recommending changes to senior management.