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Lodi, NJ 07644 E-mail: *.*******@*****.***
James O. Foster III
Objective
To obtain challenging positions within a growth-oriented company that’ll offer opportunity to advance in a career, and any other avenues presented
to me.
Education
Colerain High School- Cincinnati, OH August/2001-2005/May
American Musical and Dramatic Academy- New York, NY October/2006-2007/May
Work Experience
LensCrafters (Luxottica) April/2013-Present
General Manager- Wayne NJ,
Management of overall store operations, OD Office, and on site laboratory- in tandem with the leading and developing of talent, merchandising
acuity, and the customer experience.
Banana Republic (Gap Inc.) January/2012-2013/March
General Manager-
Bridgewater NJ, Short Hills NJ, Willowbrook NJ- Responsible for the Supervision of 3 stores after six months of joining the BRAND with in the
NJ market; our team is focused on continuing to deliver the strongest conversion and comp results in the district and region through focus on the
customer experience, people development, and operational excellence.
American Eagle Outfitters INC June/2007-2011/December
General Manager- Flagship Location Paramus NJ
Re-located to New Jersey, from running stores in northern, central, and southern Indiana. Reported to Regional Director, responsible for driving rev
sales in a 14,000 sq. ft. flagship location. Additional responsibilities included assisting the top ten volume stores in the region with elevating visual
standards and increasing dollar per sq. ft. Responsible for all corporate and HQ interaction, visual and non, host to financial and corporate investors;
District Trainer of all incoming SM/ASM. Last year in role picked up one additional store to manage as the district expanded. Responsible for Brand
Loyalty as a Regional Champion.
Aeropostale
Assistant Manager- Cincinnati, OH April/2006-2006/October
Express (Limited Brands Co.)
Brand Sales Lead- Cincinnati/Columbus, OH June/2005-2006/March
SEARS & ROEBUCK
Customer Service Associate- Cincinnati, OH October/2001-2005/May
Qualifications/Skills
Punctuality, Dependability, Results Driven, In-Service Mindset, Strong Organizational Skills and work ethic; Self Motivated, Strategic thinker,
collaborator, adaptable, flexible, able to relocate. Takes and gives direction well. I have a passion for people development, and winning which
attracts and inspires others. New Store Openings, Inventory Allocations, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising.