Vincent Orlandini 4233 Rustic Ridge Dr., The Colony, TX. 75056 972-625-3585/214-901-2566
[email protected] Retail & Operations Management Exemplary record providing the vision and decisive leadership in retail operatio ns. 20+ years of retail management experience within a Big Box or Specialty env ironment, with the ability to manage a multi-million dollar sales volume. Result s focused, quality driven professional with extensive experience. Extremely eff ective and consistent in achieving sales, profit and service objectives. Talent for developing high-performance teams, making effective decisions under any con ditions and consistent in meeting project deadlines and budgets. Core Competencies: * * * * * * * * * * * Extensive Retail Experience Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Controls P&L Management Organizational Development Training and Development National/Global Business Strategy Operations/Business Management Human Resources Mgmt/Executive Office Admin People & Communication Skills Logistics/ Project Management Business Strategy Development
Professional Experience T.J. Maxx; Hurst, TX. 2007- Present Store Manager * Full management responsibility for a retail operation, 35,000 sq ft facility, 100+ employees, with sales exceeding $6.4 million, including store performance, control of cash, inventory and security. * Responsibilities include maintaining inventory levels, overseeing markdown com pliance, controlling expenses and payroll budgets. * Oversee and manage multiple categories in the store, including Department Supe rvisors and hourly Associates; Successfully ensure that all merchandising and st ore environment (seasonal) plans are fully implemented and store events effectiv ely executed * Track, analyze and take action to improve store performance in various areas, by forecasting weekly/daily sales goals and meeting exceeding other established goals (credit card goals, buyer protection plans etc.). * Forecast, schedule and monitor labor hours and ensure consistency with store s ales and productivity guidelines. Ensure proper sales floor coverage to maximize customer service experience. * Oversee floor moves, preparation of merchandise displays and presentations, ex ercising judgment and discretion in applying corporate merchandising concepts an d guideline * Plan and implement advertising/promotional strategies, monitor display accurac y and appearance.
* Recruit, train & develop assistant managers, department supervisors and hourly associates. * Proven excellent customer service, and interpersonal/communication skills with strong problem solving ability and analytical skills...ensures staff possesses the same standards of excellence * Number one rated store in North Texas Region Wal-Mart Supercenter, Denton, TX. 2006-2007 Store Manager in Development * Assisted the Store Director in the overall operation of a $130 million retail/ grocery store. * Managed on a six months rotation the grocery area this consisted of: dry groce ry, meat department, produce, bakery, dairy and storeroom/freezers. * Ensured legal requirements compliance, company policies/procedures, sanitation /safety requirements * Managed on a six month rotation the retail departments, which included merchan dising, pricing and supervision of 6 assistant managers and 12 department superv isors. . * Responsible for achieving budgeted sales/earnings goals. Established goals whe re exceeded 10 of 12 months; Managed the overall preparation of annual inventory , which resulted in a 6% shrink decrease. * Utilized management information tools and analyzes financial reports to identi fy and address trends and issues in overall and department store performance * Outstanding leadership example; Set goals for the work group, developed organi zational capability, and modeling on customer service and professionalism * Monitored and managed store staffing levels; ensured employee development and talent acquisition to achieve and maintain store operational requirements... * Actively managed store employees by regularly conducting performance assessmen ts, providing feedback, and setting challenging goals to improve partner perform ance. * Managed Grand Opening of new Supercenter in Plano, TX. * Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training new associates a nd managers. The Home Depot, Plano TX. 004-2006 Store Manager 2
* Responsible for the overall operation of a $45 million home improvement retail operation. * Utilized information tools and analyzes financial reports to identify and addr ess store performance...Managed sales to exceed budget by 5% and profit over pl an by 12%. * Reduced inventory dollars by $500,000 and reduced inventory shrink by 4%. Wal-Mart Supercenter, Dallas, TX. 2004 Store Manager 2001-
* Overall management responsibility for operation of retail grocery store with s ales exceeding $80 million and 400 associates. Improved profitability by 200%. * Reduced inventory shrink dollars by $650,000 in less than 12 months. * Recognized by company as one of most improved Supercenters. Other positions held: 1997-2001 Wal-Mart; Co-Manager, Assistant Manager. 1982-1 997 Army & Air Force Exchange Service; Food Service Supervisor, Personnel Manage
r, Regional Assistant Personnel Manager, General Manager. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science - Business Management - University of Mar