career objective                                           

 

inxxxxxxuential, results-driven leader seeking to leverage extensive retail experience in support of organization s profitability and productivity objectives.

 

profile                                                              

 

ø  consistently contribute to improved productivity, cost effectiveness, operational enhancement, and profitability through leadership, strategic planning strengths, technical expertise, and sound understanding of retail industry.

ø  inxxxxxxuential approach to presentations, demonstrations, and meetings and talent for cultivating high-performance, cross-functional teams to deliver services in alignment with corporate objectives

ø  build strong customer relationships and inspire loyalty based on trust, product knowledge and quality support; excel in cultivating strategic alliances and capitalizing on value proposition of relationships

ø  reputation for strong work ethic, exceptional commitment to customers, industry knowledge, approachability, and ability to get the job done by focusing on priority tasks, responding to sense of urgency, and tenacious dedication to results.

 

core competencies:

corporate vision & mission	vendor & contract negotiations	recruiting & staffing initiatives
profit optimization	policy & procedure development	forecasting & analysis
budget administration	p&l responsibility	performance evaluations
strategic market planning	cost reduction & avoidance	quality assurance

 

professional experience                            

 

dollar general-city, state                                                                                               2007 to present

kelley kountry store-city, state                                                                                         1997 to 2007

service merchandise-city, state                                                                                         1990 to 1997

district manager / director / store manager

  oversaw profitability and productivity of multiple retail organizations, including full accountability for operational, staffing, service level, profit and loss, payroll, inventorying, receiving, merchandising, loss prevention, expense control, and shrink reduction functions.

  networked, recruited, hired, developed, and retained high-quality management to fill store profiles and succession planning.

  drove district financial performance through creation and implementation of strategic initiatives, staff development, and assurance of optimal customer service levels and product quality.

  formulated yearly store budgets and goals utilizing historical financial, current competitor, customer, and market analysis data.

  delivered presentations and training to employees and management on- and off-site and administered performance reviews.

  ensured implementation of all visual merchandising standards, directives, promotions, and overall cleanliness and organization of sales xxxxxxoor and stockroom in each store.

 

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further experience as licensed real estate agent and district manager.

 

education & credentials                             

 

cape fear community college-ocala, xxxxxx

licensed real estate agent

 

activities:

president, vice-president, & member, ocala xxxxxx county s women s council of realtors