yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                     233 orange street, #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

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                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

objective

results-driven project manager eager to contribute dynamic strategic planning, profitability enhancement, marketing, merchandising, procurement and inventory control in a challenging project management, production coordinator or retail buyer assignment.

 

career profile

ø  over ten years of relevant experience in managing all facets of retailing, merchandising, marketing and procurement.

ø  significant achievements in increasing sales revenues.

ø  skilled in both on-line and outside sales enhancement.

ø  outstanding ability in account management.

ø  strong entrepreneurial capacity.

ø  consistent award winner for excellence of performance.

ø  adept in strategic planning, operations and performance review.

ø  record of promotion to team leadership positions of wide-ranging responsibility and authority.

ø  demonstrated leadership/training abilities in directing critical initiatives, methodologies and coordination in challenging environments.

ø  background in purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, training and coaching.

ø  capacity in effective decision making through critical thinking process.

ø  proven supervisor of professional personnel.

ø  expertise in all facets of high volume operations.

ø  proficient in advanced it software applications.

ø  deliver measurable contributions to increased productivity and profitability.

ø  strong organizational, administrative and analysis skill sets.

ø  solid understanding and knowledge of cost control.

ø  consistently meet stringent organizational goals.

ø  outstanding competence in communications and presentations.

ø  bachelor of fine arts.

 

professional experience

utrecht art supply, san francisco, ca                                                                                         2003 - present

unit manager

       direct daily operations of three-location, multi-million- dollar retail unit.

       develop and maintain product assortment focusing on key category dominance in each market.

       provide advisement to senior management on effective business-building strategies.

       originate and monitor purchase orders for on-time delivery of merchandise.

       evaluate sales/inventory performance.

       initiate recommendations concerning markdown timing for corporate buying team.

       spearhead sales/marketing initiatives from corporate office while developing local marketing campaigns.

       recruit, train and develop sales team.

       increased in-store sales 17% in five years.

       expanded online/outside sales 87% in five years.

       perform exceptional account management of largest company-wide client.

       establish and manage multiple vendor relationships maximizing margins and slashing costs.

       awards include:

            highest $ over budget, 2008

            highest $ over last year, 2008

            highest customer count over last year, 2008

            highest in-store kit sales, 2005/2006/2007/2008

            highest online store sales, 2005/2006/2007/2008

 

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sf paint/paint effects, san francisco, ca                                                                                     2001 - 2004

owner/operator

       launched this retail specialty click and mortar decorating venture.

       managed all facets of home-design retail unit including establishing product assortment based on targeted market trends.

       planned and implemented marketing plans to upgrade customer awareness and loyalty.

       conducted in-depth research of multiple vendor accounts/relationships to develop new sales opportunities.

       initiated and maintained e-commerce site.

 

pre-funded startups, san francisco, ca                                                                                        1999 - 2001

senior producer

       provided high quality services to art department, it department and sales teams.

       tasked to direct large-scale company projects.

       planned and implemented budgeting and resource allocation.

       effectively identified project goals/ timelines with clients.

       developed detailed production and design specifications for internal/external teams.

       ensured effective communication between clients, internal staff and contract employees.

       originated documentation of project designs and technical requirements.

       spearheaded internal process improvements to streamline production.

 

earlier background

prior to 1999, served as marketing/design production coordinator, a.t. kearney consulting, san francisco, ca.  in this assignment, planned, coordinated and facilitated numerous client projects focusing on development strategies, training, recruitment and production processes.

 

 

education

brooklyn college, brooklyn, ny

bachelor of fine arts