Over 15 years of diverse and progressive experience with an exceptional record in all phases of management, sales, operations, staff training, and development. Proven leadership ability with specific expertise in building and expanding business through exemplary communications skills, cost containment, and negotiation. Broad based experience and ability to work closely and effectively with high level clients. Highly regarded for candid analysis completed in a timely, thorough and professional manner. Honorable discharge from USN demonstrating commitment, dedication, organization, responsibility, discipline, and teamwork. * * * * SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS EXECUTIVE / P&L MANAGEMENT * Identified specific locations to remodel and close locations resulting with increasing the sales dollar per square foot from $21.00 to $43.50 and balancing across stores. * Worked closely with corporate credit in establishing a partner in Bank Banamex, Mexico to provide credit and marketing channels that supported sales for border U.S. stores that led to additional sales resulting plus $250.0m. * Worked hand in hand with corporate developing merchandise presentation guide for all stores with buyers and designers by keeping them on a timeline and holding all departments accountable to sales. Ultimately elevated stores communication and company presentation. * Led negotiations in lowering prices from vendors saving $2.5m in 6 months. Proceeded in the process by identifying a candidate to develop and maintain a corporate iniative. Results were ongoing savings. * Reduced cost by 30%/+$20m by a call to action with all vendors in stream lining prices with the most used tools and equipment for entire corporation. * Developed/customized tracking reports P&L, turnover, sales, stock reports, shortage, and service. Realigned companies accounts payable/receivable process by partnering with team to minimize guess work and developed a check and balance system, reducing cost and gaining reliable third party vendor support SALES / MARKETING * Generated 3% sales of company/$(36m) business on average 2.5% stock. Grew Cosmetics business to be ranked #1 in company and top 10 in U.S. Focused on having the right stock based on percentage of sales sellthru. Maximized our clientele program targeting Cosmetics, increased sales $5.4m/+20%. * Identified specific national customer's needs, trends, and shopping habits that led to ongoing increased sales by 20% and reduction in cost by 30%. * Established a clientele program exclusive for national customers that increased 20% of total cosmetic business corporate wide. * Nationwide, worked closely with Realtors, Convention Visitors Bureau, and Chamber of Commerce identifying newly developed commercial locations in staying abreast with the insight of community growth and keeping corporate advised. * Regional leader with working closely with national and local non-profit agencies in communities gaining their trust and elevating store morale through active participation. * Provided specific actions to corporate Marketing and Diversity departments to properly invest in advertising. TEAMBUILDING / LEADERSHIP * Developed annual appraisal process for company resulting in reduction in turnover for over 350 hourly indirect employees. * Introduced and partnered with HR and developed a bench strength and succession plan creating two way dialogue for employee growth. (Reduced turnover by 23%.) * Created company store manager annual bonus program resulting in increased sales, elevated service, reduction in shrink, and elevated store presentation. *Designated as the regions training manager. Developing 3-5 Store Managers per year while managing 150 employees with 18 direct reports. PROFESSIONAL EXPIERENCE * Consultant/Business Owner, June 2018 - Present G5 Advisory and Sales, South Texas * Director of Retail, December 2008 - May 2011 HKG / Perry Ellis International * Operations Manager, April 2016 - May 2018 Burlington Coat Factory, Laredo Texas * VP/General Manager, June 1995 - October 2008 Macy's / Foley's * Regional Manager, December 2011 - February 2016 Nuverra Enviromental Solutions *Store Manager, June 1993 - June 1995 Zeidler & Zeilder EDUCATION/SKILLS * CONTINUING EDUCATION More than 3600 hours of management, sales, financial, computer systems, training, and leadership COPORATE SEMINARS, (FINANCIAL AND LEADERSHIP) Accumulating 500 hours BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION United States Navy, USS Willamette, (AO-180)

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