Greg Anstett

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Lancaster, PA *7601

717-***-**** (Main)*

717-***-****( Cell)

adx6t3@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a "Permanent," Part-Time position as a Retail Merchandiser in which I can utilize my years of retail experience, as well as my communicative skills, to be an effective asset to any organization.

I am looking to augment our income due to the fact that my oldest son has recently started college, and my wife and I are striving to assist him financially as much as we can.

I am a dependable, well-rounded individual who has years of experience which include: dealing with Plan O Gram sets, and resets. purchasing, building, maintaining displays, inventory control, and my ability to develop a solid rapport with store Managers, as well as associates, to name a few.

I have attained marketable skills over the years

Since I am an “Independent Retail Consultant” I have the advantage of being totally flexible, (since I control my own schedule), and I would be able to work any hours, any day of the week.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualifications for this position with you.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Work Experience:

Expert Retail Consultant / Retail Research Analyst (2001 - Present)

I have been a successful “Independent Retail Consultant”, working with clients based primarily in the investment community: Analysts at Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Private Equity Firms, as well as Portfolio Managers. I have relevant sources of expertise through my relationships with several former colleagues that currently work for various retailers in the field, and at the home office's of their respective companies. I speak to many of these fellow colleagues on a very regular basis. I have been a successful Retail Consultant over the past 8 + years, conducting many consultations on subjects such as: Wal-Mart, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Big Lots, Costco, TJX, BJ's, Fred's, 99 Cents Only, Current & Future Retail Trends, to name a few.

Dollar General Stores Inc. (Aug. 1999- Nov. 2001)

District Manager, DE, MD, and PA (Based in Lancaster, PA)

Responsible for all facets of leading a 20-25-store district with over 275 associates that reported directly to the Regional Vice-President. District had a total sales volume of $48M with an average of $1.8M per store. Average store size was 10,000 square feet.

*Successfully achieved the # 1 district sales volume and sales increase in the company for five consecutive months.

*Devokeloped an associate incentive program that was implemented company-wide.

*Left Dollar General to pursue the opportunity with Family Dollar Stores. Family Dollar offered more responsibility and a 25% salary increase.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Aug. 1990 - Aug. 1999)

General Manager, Super-Center Division, Temple, PA (September 1998 - Aug. 1999)

Key responsibilities included day-to-day operations and overall training in the newest division of Wal-Mart. Responsible for all areas of a 200,000 + square foot store. Approximately $95M in annual total sales with approximately 450 associates, eight assistant manager’s, and two co- managers. Reported to the District Manager. Left Wal-Mart to pursue opportunity with Dollar General and gain experience as a multi-unit District Manager.

Store Manager, State College, PA (May 1996 -Sept. 1998)

Responsible for the daily operations of this store. Store was the number one sales volume unit in the entire Wal-Mart chain for four weeks in August 1995 (1995 Ended #14 in total sales for the chain) $47 million/year in total sales. 350 store associates. Store was doing $60 million when I left to go to Super-center.

Store Manager, Circleville, OH (January 1994 - May 1996)

Responsible for all facets of the store including managing approximately 240 associates.

Work/Business Proficiencies:

*I am proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, as well as several other software programs.

*I am a “Results-Oriented” individual who is very effective at multi-tasking.

*I am proficient with: Oracle, SAP, Access People Soft, Siebel, and S.P.S.S.

*I have had several articles published in various retail trade magazines.

*I have given several lectures to large groups of fellow retail peers.

*I was a Regional Vice-President of Operations for Family Dollar Stores Inc.

*I am proficient in both editing and proofreading skills.

Education:

Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA

B.A. Public Relations / Minor: Marketing

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