Manager Sales

Robert Ronald Markus

*** ********* ****, *********, **** 43062

*********@**********.***, 740-***-****

Results driven leader with over 20 years experience in the retail pharmacy and military industry. Track record of

consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations and company goals. Core competencies include customer

relations, employee supervision, training, purchasing, operations, sales promotions, and P&L accountability .

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Store Manager 10/99-02/2010

Walgreens

General Manager of a retail pharmacy store with over $7 million in annual sales. Manages inventory levels

of over $700,000 through efficient purchasing, merchandising and pricing in order to maximize profits.

Analyzes market trends, understands customer initiatives and monitors local competition.

• Managed store level operations, including staff hiring, training, evaluation, and work schedules.

• Coordinated inventory control, receiving; merchandising and store maintenance.

• Managed a product line of over 50,000 products within 120 departments using the Strategic

Inventory Management System (SIMS/AS400).

• Led store to rank in top 5 locations from a region of 250 stores with over $11 million in annual sales.

• Proficient in a large number of detailed operating systems.

• Trained and provided assistance to over 15 store managers.

• Opened 12 new pharmacies over a ten year period

• Participated and supported a number of community charity events.

Captain (U.S. Army) 6/1986-9/1999

Successfully managed and led numerous organizations within the military which include; Unit

Trainer/Instructor for Florida National Guard, Infantry Company Commander, the Operations Officer of an

Infantry Battalion and successful commands of two Army recruiting companies.

• Executed a $15 million equipment transfer program.

• Awarded numerous awards to include three Meritorious Service Medals.

• Developed 23 training programs for the Florida Army National Guard.

• Recognized as a top 10% recruiting commander in the Northeastern United States.

• Was awarded Excellence in Community Relations, Most Improved Company, Best Schools program,

Most Recruiting Station Success.

• Wrote and updated three Army training manuals.

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Captain (U.S. Army) Continued

• Developed a preventive maintenance program with 90% plus operational readiness rate.

• Managed multiple organizations of over 20 seasoned professionals and 200-800 personnel

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Education and Training

• BBA, Management, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

• Graduated from the Combined Arms Service and Staff School, Command and General Staff College

• Graduated from U.S. Army Advance and Basic School

• Graduated from the U.S. Army Quartermaster School (Material Control and Accounting)

• Graduated from U.S. Army Recruiting School

• National Certification Pharmacy Technician

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Strategic Inventory Management System (AS400)

• Picture Care Plus, Intercom Plus, People Plus Hiring, People Plus Training

• Store Net and over 10 additional customized programs

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