District Manager, Store Manager

111 Park Avenue Walnut Creek, CA 94595 PH: 925-934-4995 CELL: 925-787-0252 Email: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Apple Inc.-Store Leader 2005-July 2011 Walnut Creek, Ca. * $45m plus location that is experiencing 26% annual growth rate on comp sales t hrough strategic planning and team motivation. * Led original store from $7m a year to $26M in 4 years with development of a qu alified team that rose from 23 members to 67 members. * Currently leading 2nd store from $27m to almost $50m in two years with improve ment in region ranking from 11th to 5th out of 29 stores. * Effectively improved performance of a second location for four months until a qualified and trained Store Leader could be placed on board. * Led all change management initiatives and oversaw their implementation. * Winner of 2010 Ovation Award for Highest Rated Customer Service in the chain. * Consistent inventory results of 99%+, exceptional expense planning and control , implementation of all HR policies and procedures * Training store for Market * Recognized for having the lowest employee turnover rate in the Region BROOKSTONE-District Manager 1995-2005 Corporate Headquarters Nashua, NH * Grew district from 7 locations to 21 Stores in 5 states; oversaw the complete development and performance of 1 associate district manager, 1 market manager a nd 20 direct reports with associate staff of 200; Sales volume $28 million. * Developed a successful team by identifying candidates, recruiting appropriate individuals, training, developing and motivating those managers for maximum con sistent performance. * Responsible for full P&L responsibility. Analyzed statements to ensure all go als were met and initiated programs to address issues when needed. * Chosen to lead merchandising concept team for prototype store design that res ulted in improved display of merchandise to maximize gross margin contributions, and visual appeal. * Lead store opening teams on 32 new stores throughout the company. * Responsible for achieving company and regional financial goals, expense plann ing/management, customer service, Human Resource policies and procedures, and st ore presentation. THE GAP-District Manager 1994-1995 San Francisco, CA * Managed 7 stores in 2 states for a total Sales Volume of $12.5 million * Ranked seventh in percentage sales increase while maintaining annual shrinkag e at less than 1%. * Promoted two managers to Corporate positions and three managers to San Franci sco District. THE NATURE COMPANY-District Manager 1991-1994 Berkeley, CA * Managed 13 stores in four states for a total Sales Volume $18.5 million.

* Managed 20 stores over Holiday season covering seven states. * Successfully utilized training and succession planning to promote 21 employee s to Store Manager and Assistant Manager positions and promoted 3 employees to C orporate positions. MAAS BROTHERS 1979-1991 Tampa, FL Assistant Store Manager * Oversaw 7 direct reports and 130 staff associates. Trained and promoted 7 emp loyees to Corporate positions. Manager of Executive Recruitment and Development * Responsible for recruitment and training of 100 college graduates. Designed a nd implemented college internship program. * Managed Employee Relations issues and Career Guidance program Buyer - Men's Sportswear and Collections * Achieved all margin and markdown goals. Nominated for Buyer of the Year * Promoted 3 Assistant Buyers to Buyer SKILLS * Strong analytical skills of financial reports * Excellent negotiation skills * Understands and implements design blueprints EDUCATION University of West Florida Bachelor of Science, Major in Marketing with a Minor in Accounting