Proven Retail professional with over 40 years of direct industry and customer service experience with a record of success in driving revenue growth within intensively competitive established markets. An experienced problem solver with the capacity to deliver strong profits, improve ROI, increase productivity and, strategically position new and mature brands for continued revenue growth. Built and managed multiple commercial retail locations including large scale business units, boutiques and convenience / health / beauty aid and pharma locations. Consistently exceeded goals despite challenging and unstable market conditions. Areas of responsibility and expertise include: * Direct Floor Management * Sales & Marketing / Client Development * Scheduling & Associate Reviews * Finance / P.O.S. Responsibilities * P&L, Budget Prep & Reviews * Operations / Deliverables / Maintenance SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Created a unique merchandising footprint mixing southeastern ("Florida") with west coast ("California") lifestyle ladies apparel and accessories mercantile. Composed and managed social media marketing initiatives (e.g. "Facebook", "LinkedIn", and "ADD"). Established the company's retailing presence and merchandise offering. Increased walking / destination traffic more than 75% from date of unit launch. Successfully managed all aspects of operations, including staffing, floor management, merchandising, promotional events. Effectively managed and reduce costs while improving per square foot revenue / ROI. First year increases reflected a dynamic 150% per square foot increase. Crafted a unique shopping dynamic by adopting and reinforcing a "best practices" client experience. Increased merchandise turnover to 6x. Managed the nationally recognized "Liz Claiborne Outlet Store" & expanded the Claiborne offerings to include Accessories & Claiborne for Men. Later added Dana Buchman, Sigrid Olsen, Lucky Jeans, Jones NY, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, etc. Expanded the successful "off-price" retailing concept "The Price is Right", in Paterson, Wayne, and Dover, N.J. Managed "The Trading Network" wholesale operation with a retail presence in Cliffside Park, N.J. under the moniker of "More4Less." Managed and coordinated the launch of the first free standing children's store under "The Depot for Kids" Created a unique merchandising footprint mixing southeastern ("Florida") with west coast ("California") lifestyle ladies apparel and accessories mercantile. Composed and managed social media marketing initiatives (e.g. "Facebook", "LinkedIn", and "ADD"). Established the company's retailing presence and merchandise offering. Increased walking / destination traffic more than 75% from date of unit launch. Successfully managed all aspects of operations, including staffing, floor management, merchandising, promotional events. Effectively managed and reduce costs while improving per square foot revenue / ROI. First year increases reflected a dynamic 150% per square foot increase. Crafted a unique shopping dynamic by adopting and reinforcing a "best practices" client experience. Increased merchandise turnover to 6x. Managed the nationally recognized "Liz Claiborne Outlet Store" & expanded the Claiborne offerings to include Accessories & Claiborne for Men. Later added Dana Buchman, Sigrid Olsen, Lucky Jeans, Jones NY, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, etc. Expanded the successful "off-price" retailing concept "The Price is Right", in Paterson, Wayne, and Dover, N.J. Managed "The Trading Network" wholesale operation with a retail presence in Cliffside Park, N.J. under the moniker of "More4Less." Managed and coordinated the launch of the first free standing children's store under "The Depot for Kids"
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