Thomas B. Marason, Sr, Email & Phone Number

West Point, New York, United States

General Manager of the USMA Exchange covering West Point, Ft. Hamilton, Picatinny, Tobyhanna AD, and Stewart ANG.

Robin'S Air Force Base, Georgia, United States

Store Manager of a Retail store earning between $10M to $12M annually.

United States

Plans, directs, and manages all aspects of store operations within the assigned selling departments, including associate management, customer relations, in-stock conditions, visual merchandising, asset protection, and training. My major duties and responsibilities are to drive monthly sales while controlling markdowns and inventory. I ensure that profit and productivity goals are met while controlling expenses and personnel cost. I work with the department leadership to implement and… Show more Plans, directs, and manages all aspects of store operations within the assigned selling departments, including associate management, customer relations, in-stock conditions, visual merchandising, asset protection, and training. My major duties and responsibilities are to drive monthly sales while controlling markdowns and inventory. I ensure that profit and productivity goals are met while controlling expenses and personnel cost. I work with the department leadership to implement and maintain corporate standards of merchandising and to provide an excellent customer experience. I take time and enjoy training, coaching, and mentoring junior managers and associates. I work with Inventory Control Associates (ICA) to ensure optimal in-stock position. I manage and direct three junior managers, six ICAs, and five Operations Squad members. Show less

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Supported sales and service objectives in a large retail setting by planning and directing store support and customer contact service areas. Ensured training, payroll, audit, and safety procedures were followed. Strict compliance with internal stockroom procedures, and accountability. My major duties and responsibilities were to provide direction to and follow up with junior managers and staff, training and counseling, problem resolution, customer contact, maintaining compliance with… Show more Supported sales and service objectives in a large retail setting by planning and directing store support and customer contact service areas. Ensured training, payroll, audit, and safety procedures were followed. Strict compliance with internal stockroom procedures, and accountability. My major duties and responsibilities were to provide direction to and follow up with junior managers and staff, training and counseling, problem resolution, customer contact, maintaining compliance with Loss Prevention, financial accounting, money transfers, internal controls, and environmental and safety compliance. Managed, directed, and trained nine direct report managers within the organization. Show less

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

Assisted the store manager with retail operations in meeting sales targets, motivated and led associates through the execution of company business plans/objectives to drive sales; focused on providing a superior customer and associate experience; conducted stockroom operations, inventory control, and merchandising of inventory.• Implemented Direct Store Delivery (DSD) procedures to prevent the occurrence of outdates which improved P&L percentages• Reduced backroom inventory from… Show more Assisted the store manager with retail operations in meeting sales targets, motivated and led associates through the execution of company business plans/objectives to drive sales; focused on providing a superior customer and associate experience; conducted stockroom operations, inventory control, and merchandising of inventory.• Implemented Direct Store Delivery (DSD) procedures to prevent the occurrence of outdates which improved P&L percentages• Reduced backroom inventory from $5000 to $ 1200 by ensuring inventory accuracy and effective merchandising and promotion of overstock items• Selected as Associate of the Quarter for two consecutive quarters for demonstrating a commitment to service standards• Executes weekly sales ads and price changes; processed recalled, damaged, outdated, and transferred merchandise Show less

Multiple Locations

Developed certification program to improve employee job proficiency; evaluated performance, re-assessed training programs and materials. • Awarded for developing and implementing a crew certification program which resulted in the effective use of new multi-million-dollar equipment• Conducted employee training for 94 employees on a quarterly basis as part of the training and certification program• Maintained body of knowledge pertaining to the job skill of the organization

As the Master Resilience Trainer I used small group classroom teaching to teach resiliency skills to employees. My job is to present the course curriculum through the use of PowerPoint and other computer based training aids to facilitate learning. I planned and resourced monthly training for new employees. I have facilitated training to over 800 Army and civilian personnel.

Korea

Established interpersonal business relationships with a staff of 40 personnel to plan operational work activities, as well as certification and training for an organization of 536 service members.• Planned and provided training which resulted in a mission readiness evaluation of 92%• Developed safety standards, policies, and procedures for the organization• Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulations

Fort Sill, Ok

Managed the administrative processing of 400+ initial entry Soldiers; updated and maintained digital and hard copy records of course progress and course completion. • Supervised and led a platoon ranging in size from 45 to 165 Soldiers • Mentored and counseled Soldiers with adjustment, financial or relationship problems upon entering the military • Analyzed and managed risks to minimize injuries to personnel or damage to equipment during unit operations

Multiple Duty Stations

Led a small group of 12 servicemembers to accomplish organizational goals; evaluated the job proficiency and identified the training needs for group members; designed and implemented training to enhance necessary job skills.• Provided professional and development counseling to members of the military• Advised the Operations Officer on the technical and tactical aspects of daily organizational operations• Developed, trained, advised and assisted the Platoon Leader in managing the… Show more Led a small group of 12 servicemembers to accomplish organizational goals; evaluated the job proficiency and identified the training needs for group members; designed and implemented training to enhance necessary job skills.• Provided professional and development counseling to members of the military• Advised the Operations Officer on the technical and tactical aspects of daily organizational operations• Developed, trained, advised and assisted the Platoon Leader in managing the platoon Show less

Idar-Oberstein, Germany

As the Ammunition Logistics and Training Manager I forecasted, requested, and coordinated the draw of all training ammunition for an organization of about 315 personnel. Supervised the receipt, storage, issue, and preparation of ammunition, ammunition components and explosives for transportation and storage; supervised ammunition stock control and accounting procedures for surveillance inputs, conducted ammunition inspections and tests, performed inspections of containers and vehicles… Show more As the Ammunition Logistics and Training Manager I forecasted, requested, and coordinated the draw of all training ammunition for an organization of about 315 personnel. Supervised the receipt, storage, issue, and preparation of ammunition, ammunition components and explosives for transportation and storage; supervised ammunition stock control and accounting procedures for surveillance inputs, conducted ammunition inspections and tests, performed inspections of containers and vehicles transporting ammunition; inspected storage locations, ensuring compliance with storage compatibility, quantity distance, and explosive safety limits. Additionally, ensured compliance with all ammunition safety requirements as prescribed in applicable Army Regulations. Show less

United States

Various roles as an MLRS Crew Member to include Section Chief and Platoon Sergeant