STEPHEN G. GARLAND

**** ****** *****, ****** *******, LA 70726

225-***-****, HYPERLINK "mailto:ablmz7@r.postjobfree.com"

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Summary of qualifications:

** ***s years of proven successful management experience.

Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Power point, Excel, Word, and MAC.

Expertise in accounting, HR, budget planning, sales forecasting, loss

prevention, P&L statements, fundraising, payroll management, marketing,

performance evaluations, ordering systems, inventories, training and

development, and Spanish.

Versatile work history in accomplishing corporate objectives, and exceeding

sales and growth goals.

B.A. in Communication Studies, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA.

Relevant accomplishments:

4/09 to 7/10: General Manager, Raising Canes, Denham Springs, LA.

Over 1.5 million in annual sales, 2009.

Up 1% over LY sales, 8% over planned sales, and 20% in profit in 2010.

Had highest yielding fundraiser in the entire Baton Rouge market.

Exceeded company expectations for food cost, COGS, mystery shops, labor and

SPLH performance and sales growth.

Did extensive work with Denham Springs, Watson, and Walker schools and

sports, including DECA and FBLA organizations.

1/09 to 4/09: Plant Manager, Keans, Baton Rouge, LA.

Managed all plant operations for six locations.

Coordinated all efforts for eight locations with annual bedspread and

comforter cleaning promotion.

11/06 to 1/09: Store Manager, American Eagle, Baton Rouge, LA.

Over 7 million in annual sales, 2006-2009.

Up 9% over LY sales, and 16% over planned sales in 2008.

In top 10 highest company sales 2006-2007, out of 600 locations.

One of 6 locations to exceed 1 million in sales for December 2006.

Recruited, trained, managed and developed six managers, and eighty

associates for three Baton Rouge locations, and one New Orleans location.

7/04 to 10/06: Store Manager, ALCO, Canon City, CO.

Over 3 million in annual sales, 2004-2006.

Up 10% over LY sales and 18% over planned sales in 2006, despite four new

competitors entering the market.

Aided and trained managers and associates for the locations of Pagosa

Springs, CO, Limon, CO, Lamar, CO, Manhattan, KS, and Cherokee, OK.

Test store for $15 million computer and register system.

4/03 to 7/04: Area Sales Manager, Foley's, Oklahoma City, OK.

Supervised and directed all activities in the areas of Menswear, Shoes, and

accessories.

Over 14 million in annual sales.

Up 7% over LY, and 16% over planned sales in 2003.

Nominated top performing Area Sales manager 2003.

Received award for top sales performance at the 2004 Diamond Star Banquet.

10/01 to 5/03: General Manager, Vision Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA.

Over 5 million in annual sales for two Baton Rouge locations.

Created Sight Care Program, which concluded deals with local small

businesses for eye care and eye wear insurance coverage.

Implemented Divisional training program to develop opticians in to

laboratory technicians.

Additional work history:

Optician for the Vision Center in Baton Rouge, LA, 3/09 to 10/01

Accounts Specialist and Writer for Louisiana Insight Magazine in Baton

Rouge, LA, 8/09 to 4/00.

General Manager for America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses in Baton Rouge and

Lafayette, LA, 1/97 to 3/09.

Manager for Nooley's Seafood in Baton Rouge, LA, 4/92 to 12/96.

References are available upon request.

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