DONALD BLANK

**** *.*. ** ******, Coconut Creek. FL 33067 ? 954-***-**** ?

acggt5@r.postjobfree.com

I believe the backbone of any successful organization must be a strong

leader that has the passion and charisma to provide a long-term vision and

that will encourage others to follow them. I feel very confident in saying

that I am such a leader as I have not only the experience but the proven

track record of success. I would be pleased to apply my strong leadership

skills in organizational management, sales and marketing as a Director of

Store Operations

Team members characterize me as creative, empowering and forward thinking -

always striving to develop new ideas, capture new opportunities, negotiate

new alliances and build flexible organizations quickly able to respond to

constantly changing market demands and economic conditions. Customers

describe me as loyal - and I pride myself for my ability to build strong

sustainable relationships with business partners

I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you further about this

opportunity. Please feel free to contact me so that I can tell you more

about my skills and background.

REGIONAL / VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

& REAL ESTATE

Retail Operations / P&L Forecasting / HR Management / Strategic Planning &

Direction

Sales & Marketing Leadership / Staff Training & Development / Conflict

Resolution

Cross-functional, cross-industry leadership success in Operations

Management in a variety of business environments. Keen ability to conceive

strategy, execute business plans and deliver profitable financial results

in competitive markets nationwide. Vision-driven and team-oriented

management style focused on employee motivation and morale.

Entrepreneurial, energetic and committed.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COASTLINE MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. Hollywood, Florida

. Vice President of Operations. Coastline has over 800,000 S.F. of

Retail Space from Texas to New York plus over 300 apartments in the

State of Florida.

. Responsibilities include New Development and Site Selection.

Negotiating all New and existing leases. Negotiating Vendors to work

the properties. Project Management in remodeling different center as

needed.

. Supervising Accounts Payable and Receivable. Sending out notices of

non payment of rent. Supervising all Evictions in all States.

. Paying of all Invoices for 7 properties in 6 States and the apartments

in Florida.

. Traveling to all properties to ensure properties are kept up to date

. Have meeting with any and all tenants when needed.

. Monthly news letters to all LLC Partners along with monthly

distributions for each property.

. Quarterly meetings with all investors, including the signing of

financials.

. Created and control all systems and operations for all properties.

Supervising our Legal, Accounting and I.T Staff. Being based in

Hollywood, Florida.

. Responsible for the bottom line profit and monthly Distributions to

all levels of Management as well as Partners.

NATIONAL STORES, INC., Gardena, CA

* Director of Corporate Operations & Real Estate (Contract) 2011 to

present

Oversaw the operation processes of 200+ soft and hard goods retail

locations in five states.

Create and maintain budgets and systems to ensure the overall

profitability of the organization.

* Create and justify budgets of over $1M to cover all necessities

and meet Profit & Loss (P&L) requirements.

* Reviewed and updated company Policies & Procedure Manual.

* Manage and motivate 11 direct reporting employees.

* Regularly travel to satellite locations and review implemented

systems and operations to confirm processes are consistent with

corporate values and mission.

FIBERGLASS COATING, INC., Fort Lauderdale, FL

* General Manager of Operations & Sales for South Florida.(Covering Fort

Meyers to Key West and Vero Beach to Key West, Florida) 2008 -

2011

Managed the employees and operations of a leading boat fiberglass and

resin organization. Built

Successful relationship with clients and employees resulting in

additional revenue and profitability.

* Successfully generated over $15M worth of retail and wholesale

revenue.

* Controlled the operations of a 50,000 sq. ft. facility including

warehouse and showroom for

inside and outside sales.

* Networked on a Business to Business (B2B) as well as Business to

Consumer (B2C) basis.

* Supervised hourly and exempt employees including office staff,

warehouse staff and drivers.

* Consistently updated commissioned sales professionals with the

latest technologies; and therefore motivated to produce

additional sales.

* Maintained and managed a fleet of four (26 foot) trucks and a

large van.

K MART/SEARS, Coral Springs, FL

* Operations Director

2007

Reported to Regional Vice President.

Supervised and managed every aspect of a 120,000 sq. ft.

Retail outlet with over 125 employees.

* Ensured that eight Department Managers operated in an

efficient and effective manner

Ensuring the highest level of income generation for their

particular department.

* Facilitated daily meetings resulting in operational consistency

across all departments.

* Spearheaded the evaluation of 29 stores located throughout

Florida.

* Focused on customer service, merchandising, payroll control,

receiving and inventory control.

* Created all budgets and held accountable for the bottom line

profit of the store.

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CompUSA, Plantation, FL 1997 -

2007

* District Manager

* 6 locations in South Florida doing 170 million in inside and outside

sales.

* As a General Manager

Managed operational processes and employees while controlling five

cost centers and P&L statement within one building.

* Earned the "CEO Award General Manager of the Year"

* Earned the "CEO Award most Profitable Store of the Year" (2 times)

* Oversaw all activity within a 30,000 sq. ft. property.

* Hired, trained, and managed commission based sales team in direct,

mail order, and retail sales.

* Controlled five different cost centers which were logged in under a

single P&L statement.

* Managed a staff of 75 to 100 employees at any given time.

A BUCK AND UP - NOT JUST TOYS - PLAYTIME GYM'N PARTY CENTER, Marlboro,

NJ

* President 1993 - 1997

Oversaw the operations of eight variety stores, toy stores and

children's activity gyms; generating a combined annual revenue on

average of 3.8M per year.

* Supervised the operations of a total of six retail stores including

two "Not Just Toys" stores and

four "A Buck and Up" locations.

* Managed the operations of two "Playtime Gym 'N Party Centers"

(children's activity gyms) for

Children ranging in age from infant to 12 years.

* Supervised a team of 55 employees.

HABAND OUTLET STORES, INC, Patterson, NJ

* Vice President of Outlet Store & Real Estate

1991 - 1993

Coordinated the complete startup operation of 29 stores and

successfully motivated staff to achieve

Bottom line profit and future growth.

* Corporate office consisted of three buyers and three IT staff.

* Managed Controller and a staff of eight.

* Supervised four district managers

* Supervised a 25,000 sq. ft. distribution center with 6 employees.

FINDERS KEEPERS, DIVISIVION OF T.S.S. SEEDMANS, Brooklyn, NY

Vice President of Stores & Real Estate 1984 - 1991

Transformed the company from 4,000 to 30,000 sq. ft. facility after

TSS initially purchased Finders Keepers.

Led the expansion of their retail division from 12 to 21 stores.

* Responsible for all real estate including site locations and

negotiating the leases.

* Managed four District Managers and two Merchandise Managers

* Created and managed all budgets.

* Directed every aspect of inventory control and the bottom line

profit of all the stores.

EDUCATION

State University College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Bachelors of Science, Distributive and Business Education

Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows XP, Windows 7

and Windows 2000

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