Scott Kransky, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

San Francisco, California, United States

Reduced weeks of stock on hand by tailoring product assortment to align with stores customer base. This included tailoring of brand assortment and sliding the sizing scale of the store. Increased gross margin by 13% by reducing stores clearance on hand units through analysis of stores selling and inventory metrics. Instituted new Omni channel fulfillment process within the location as a pilot program. Provided feedback to developers, inventory specialist, and senior executive leadership on strategies to enhance the system. This included store team interaction, cross functionality with current store technology, and partnerships with the store own inventory systemsIncreased average dollar sale by 12% by creating new visual merchandising moments within the store to reflect current trends found both in retail publications, as well social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest

San Francisco Bay Area

Directed a 15 million dollar total store remodel of the Stanford shopping center location. Responsibilities included organization and prioritization of multiple priorities involving over a dozen different departments with in the organization. Including, but not limited to, real estate, planning, constriction, legal, purchasing, staffing, and government relations. Coordinated the transition to a full Omni channel retailer not only providing training on Omni to multiple stake holders, but additionally provided feedback to central partners on strengths and opportunities on Omni systems during roll out. Successfully implemented new hiring strategy that resulted in a 22% increase in attracting new talent. Strategy became so effective it was rolled out to over 30 locations throughout Northern California.Increased goodwill by tripling the number community outreach programs. Additionally these outreach programs increased customer traffic, average spend, and social media hits by low double digits on a percentage basis.

San Francisco Bay Area

Coordinated a complete back of house overhaul, and purge of Valley Fair location. The overhaul was achieved by facilitating partnerships with both in house, and government parties. The project was a completed successfully, and ahead of schedule by over one month.Successfully implemented new purchasing strategy in 4 separate locations that reduced expenses on supplies, equipment, and materials by over 15% year over year. Participated in an Executive Committee visit, and provided leadership in multiple construction, and merchandising activities to facilitate a successful visit.Coached associates throughout all stores on the importance of exemplary customers service by demonstrating behaviors and addressing customer needs as determined by data collected through our Medallia customer service systemDrove in stores engagement by soliciting daily feedback from associates. Developed and executed an action plan to improve associate facing areas of the store based on said feedback.

San Francisco Bay Area

Generated a 5.1% sales increase at a store producing over 30 million in sales annually Directed the human resource needs of 200+ associates, and managers Elevated 21 direct reports to supervisor or senior level managers by instituting a culture of timely coaching, and accountability Initiated an open door policy that has led to a 32% reduction in turnover year over yearCreated from scratch an energy plan that successfully reduced utility expenses by over $30,000 per month. Pioneered new inventory audit approach, and reduced merchandise loss by 14% Developed action plans in partnership with distribution centers, and vendors to increase productivity, and speed of goods to the floor. This resulted in a 11% increase in inventory turnIncreased store profitability by 26% year over year by reducing expenses in controllable areas such as payroll, administration, and facilities costsCaptain of charitable activities for the region, and by driving an increase in store engagement and participation, successfully raised over 357k to support local youth, a 39% increase over the prior year

San Jose, Ca

Managed all aspects of the business. Oversaw all daily store operations. Maintained store finances. Selected, developed, and directed store talent. Inspired team members. In 2013, I was selected to lead a new project being carried out, at four store locations domestically, to test the company’s new merchandising and marketing strategy. This represented a new shift in inventory direction, seeking to maximize efficiency of product movement from distribution to sales floor. Using my feedback, senior leadership was able to incorporate this updated process to all stores. On Black Friday 2013, my team achieved the store’s all-time single day sales record, with a sales increase of 45% year over year. Additionally, achieved a 90% increase on in-store credit card applications over the previous year.

San Jose, Ca

Managed store with $10 million yearly sales volume.Responsible for adjusting store inventory levels to be in-line with current and expected demand. Utilized stock processing methods to efficiently replenish merchandise. Handled all customer service issues, listened and responded to customer needs. 2009, store was number one cash handling location in district.

Fremont, Ca

Hired many exceptional sales associates, including one that was later promoted to Assistant Store manager.Filled the position after the departure of store manager in the beginning of 2006, and was able to increase sales.Perfect attendance.

Milpitas, Ca

Delivered exceptional experience to customers. Recognized by management for my enthusiasm in covering shifts when asked. Ensured accurate and efficient transaction experience. Responsible for registers during peak traffic levels. Gained experience in every major project, including: Inventory, Price Changes, Ad sets, and Visuals.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration; Marketing

Activities and Societies: Wrestling Club President: 2009-2010President of the San Jose State Wrestling Club

High School, Ged

Activities and Societies: Editor and Chief of "The Observer"; Leadership Class MemberEditor and Chief of the school newspaper "The Observer"