A result driven, award winning professional with diverse experience in sales, operations, management, budget preparation, procurement, and personnel supervision. Recognized for dramatically increasing sales, facilitating the launch and staffing of new stores, identifying business problems and developing strategic direction, and establishing efficient programs that increase profitable revenue. A dedicated leader who inspires and challenges others to perform at their highest potential, focuses on client satisfaction as a top priority, helps grow an organization through practical and sound business judgment, and promotes products and services to maximize company profit. Key Strengths: * Operations * Strategic Planning * Leadership Skills * Client Relations * Warehouse logistics * Problem Solving * Team Building * Team Management * Coaching/Mentoring * Organizational Skills * Policy & Procedures * Self-Starter SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Managed the store including staff, inventory control, customer service, and vendor relations for a food store. * Focused on increasing profitable revenue. * Oversaw store operations and controlled $25M in sales for CVS Pharmacy. * Developed short and long-term marketing strategies and designed and implemented marketing and sales campaigns. * Instrumental in driving sales and ensuring profitability by the third year of the store's existence through ensuring policy compliance, controlling inventory, conducting audits and executive loss/prevention procedures. * Increased profits by $135k+ in one fiscal year by controlling inventory, building sales, merchandising, and catering to the customer base. * Executed product line decisions and maintained inventory levels. * Managed vendor relations, supervised managers/personnel, and promoted a positive team environment. * Penetrated the Chicago market and facilitated the launch and staffing of 70 stores that were all profitable. * Developed solid client relationships and identified and promoted staff to fit their talents. * Received the Inventory Service Award for improving a $155k inventory to $135k+. * Managed Juvenile Detention Center operations and the daily activities of 15+ officers. * Directed store operations and oversaw $8.5M in sales for Walgreens Drug Store. * Built an effective team and complied with company policies. * Gathered and analyzed sales, expenses, gross profits, and payroll data to forecast and prepare budgets. * Received the Show-N-Sale Award for fueling sales growth by 55%. * Received the Payroll Control Award for effectively maintaining budgets. * Managed the store including staff, inventory control, customer service, and vendor relations for a food store. * Focused on increasing profitable revenue. * Oversaw store operations and controlled $25M in sales for CVS Pharmacy. * Developed short and long-term marketing strategies and designed and implemented marketing and sales campaigns. * Instrumental in driving sales and ensuring profitability by the third year of the store's existence through ensuring policy compliance, controlling inventory, conducting audits and executive loss/prevention procedures. * Increased profits by $135k+ in one fiscal year by controlling inventory, building sales, merchandising, and catering to the customer base. * Executed product line decisions and maintained inventory levels. * Managed vendor relations, supervised managers/personnel, and promoted a positive team environment. * Penetrated the Chicago market and facilitated the launch and staffing of 70 stores that were all profitable. * Developed solid client relationships and identified and promoted staff to fit their talents. * Received the Inventory Service Award for improving a $155k inventory to $135k+. * Managed Juvenile Detention Center operations and the daily activities of 15+ officers. * Directed store operations and oversaw $8.5M in sales for Walgreens Drug Store. * Built an effective team and complied with company policies. * Gathered and analyzed sales, expenses, gross profits, and payroll data to forecast and prepare budgets. * Received the Show-N-Sale Award for fueling sales growth by 55%. * Received the Payroll Control Award for effectively maintaining budgets.
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