I have experience in the retail industry with 20+ years in retail management where innovation, creativity, and effective team leadership are utilized to achieve results. I have demonstrated strengths in new business development, staffing, office management, freight control, employee training, inventory and shrink control, and large-scale project implementation of new stores in new business locations. As a key contributor to your organization, I shall add value in the following areas: * Store Management. Managed the design commit process from pre-sales engagement though final sale in opening new stores. This process involved cross-matrix team management in the analysis of complex store designs, financial budgets, identification of key risks, and development of risk mitigation plans. The outcome was the assurance of successful new store openings resulting in revenues in the millions. Managed medium-to-large scale/multi-phase retail stores projects ranging in value to from $2.5 to $3.5 Million. Managed up to 7 stores including implementing processing standards, shrink control, training, and developed procedures to process inventory more efficiently. * Training Manager. I have extensive experience in setting up training programs for all levels of staff from first line managers to floor personnel. This has established a quicker and more efficient personnel which directly relates to reduced personnel turnover and increased revenue. * Store Proposal Development. Extensive store development experience as a proposal leader for complex store design. This included both product competitive analysis and managing inputs from subcontractors, materials vendors, and other team members into a final working store. * Layout Design. Designed large complex floor layout for more efficient usage of floor space and design considerations for the best retail experience for customers. Additional Activities Since 1999, I have volunteered as a specialist coordinator with the Santa Ana Zoo for their regular and special events and help manage up to 150 volunteers at zoo events throughout the year. Acacia Charities - head fund raising coordinator for special events. Anaheim Convention Center Craft Expos - volunteer as support staff for events.

Highlights:

• Merchandising
• Entertainment
• Management
• Layout
• Retail
• Inventory
• Training
• Staffing
• Staffing & Recruitment
• Cost Control