Thomas Colón Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se

Seattle, Washington, Us

-Dual store visual merchandising manager; supports VM team at each location-Teach/lead each location of Department & Assistant Department managers on product flow, merchandise buys, department schematics and layout -Partner with each General Manager to understand individual business needs to plan, communicate, execute and measure business results -Manage yearly budget through concur expense reports for each team, along with personal expense company card -Order/configure store trim needs for marketing events, IE; holiday events, special brand launches, region specific marketing programs-Plan department moves based off seasonal priorities, current and a future fashion trends, analytics of current best sellers and shifts in product levels

New York, Us

-Oversees full store staff (50-100); inclusive of Department/Operation Managers, Floor Supervisors, Visual/commercial team and Sales Advisors-Collaborating with managers within their respective departments to ensure hiring and training needs are fulfilled and maintained-Inventory management utilizing RFID for daily stock reads, inventory reconciliation and store organization. Trained existing and new management on multiple devices utilizing RFID enabled applications-Oversees commercial aspect of profitability by analyzing replenishment reports to ensure the right product is in the correct visible areas within departments-Teach and implement proper product flow to ensure our showrooms are the most current, up-to-date trends and color blocks for appealing and quick self shopping-Maintain repeat customers by utilizing the omni-channel initiative to make a seamless shopping experience for each customer-Analyze total store budget to ensure each department maximizes hours allotted versus hours used to maintain profitability -Support Manager for multiple stores including; Staten Island (NY), Bethesda (MD), Annapolis (MD), Freehold (NJ)- along with grand opening of our King Of Prussia, PA location.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se

-Oversee a staff of 20+, inclusive of sales advisors (full and part time), department supervisors and visual merchandisers within a 12,000 sq.ft. sales space -In-Store recruiter; in charge of actively recruiting and hiring to store department needs-Department manager lead for in-store remodel, Woodbridge (NJ)-Develop individualized training plans for each new hire-Oversee visual standards are executed and maintained, protect commerciality and proper garment care within our store to help ensure indirect customer service-View KPIs and adjusts departments based on selling trend to ensure maximum profitability-View and operate CCTV systems for loss prevention awareness

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

High volume destination store manager in a full service shoe specialty store.•$100,000+ comp gain increase within a 6-month period across 3 different locations•5+ store manager promotions•Highest record breaking Black Friday volume for Cherry Hill, NJ location•Highest record breaking week ending in volume 12/24 for Deptford, NJ location•S.T.A.R. Interview expert certified

Lynnwood, Wa, Us

Multi-unit manager in charge of 3-12 stores with a total grossing revenue of +$10 million. Conducted our business with discipline to ensure individual growth plans were successful along with developing top tier talent to take their position to the next level.•Highest district drop in shrink percentage 2014•Multiple manager promotions•Comp sales gains YTD for 3 consecutive fiscal years•District wide most repeat and loyal customers tracked by the Zumiez stash program•Home store nominated by home office merchandising techniques for company wide initiatives•Managed a company purchase card and maintained a successful monthly budget•Taught and lead company instructed classes from 3-50 store manager level attendees

Lynnwood, Wa, Us

-Flagship store manager in high visibility mall-1 of 10 stores in the company to present visual standards in weekly company email -Continuous leader district wide in repeat loyalty customer base as well with new sign-ups-Multiple store of the month awards accumulated from all Omni-channel outlets-Highest drop in shrink recognized by company Loss Prevention team 2015

Lynnwood, Wa, Us

Low volume shop turned higher volume with the experience and intensity drive of a leader that wanted more.•Utilized social standing within the area to drive business to the market•Captured market share by living the lifestyle and building the brand in the area•Marketed to new customers in a DIY format to make sure I captured all possible business

Plains Township, Pa, Us

Worked independently to ensure sound quality and guest experience was above and beyond expectation, along with setting an amazing atmosphere to capture repeat clientele. •Executed time frames to ensure each performer had been taken care of to expose themselves to the masses•Provided clear and great quality mixes•Worked with performers to ensure amazing audience response

City Of Industry, Ca, Us

05/09 - 06/10 Scranton, PA (Part time ASM)6/10 - 6/11 Moosic, PA (Full time ASM)Using my knowledge and social ability, went to market each store to new customers and ensured our base was expanding day to day. •Remodeled/opened new stores with district Manager•Continuous impact on shrink•SKULLY awards that nominate great behaviors and loss prevention

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Westlake Village, Ca, Us

Sales - Moosic, PA (2/07-12/07)•Highest ranking guitar salesman•2007 MVP award•Captured most repeat customers•Brought in local business and gained market share from competitors by being a leader in the local music market Assistant Manager - (12/07-10/08)•Pulled professional business from local night clubs•Taught each individual sales-department manager the best selling techniques to maximize gross profit and gross sales