Margo Ford
***** ********** **** # **, **********, Ohio 45242
****.*****@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a stable company in the retail
or hospitality industry where I may utilize my proven experience in performance,
development, profitability, and creativity
Skills
Team building, Merchandising, Cost Controls, Implementation of company objectives
Accomplishments
During my employment as District Sales Manager our team achieved number one in
the region and second in the company.
Work History
• Margaritas, Managing Partner, August 2006-October 2010
o Work closely with Principles to implement weekly P&L process
o Co- directed new menu items and menu design
o Hiring and training of staff and management
• Ashley Stewart, District Sales Manager, July 2003-July 2006
Responsible for the hiring and training of store and assistant managers
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Maintained payroll and P&L objectives following company objectives
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Supervised store merchandising for 11 stores
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Improved profitability and decreased shrink by following company policy and procedures
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for entire district
o Insured compliance to all customer and human resource policies and procedures
• One Price Clothing, District Sales Manager August, 2000-July, 2003
o Supervised 15 stores in the district, achieved a one million dollar increase in revenue within
the first fiscal year
o Trained all management team members on merchandising, floor sets, reduction of shrink, and
customer satisfaction
o Supervised store merchandising for 11 stores
o Improved profitability and decreased shrink by following company policy and procedures
for entire district
o Insured compliance to all customer and human resource policies and procedures
• Burlington Coat Factory, Store Manager/District Manager, November 1990-July 1999
Managed store volume of 13 million to 65 million dollar volume
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Hired store and sales management, developed and promoted assistant managers
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Recognized key personnel team members for the opening of five stores
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Responsible for hiring all new staff for each opening
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• Buyer, Federated Department Stores, 1980 – 1989
Education
Alabama State, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration June, 1977