Cincinnati, Ohio *****
abjdy6@r.postjobfree.com
Thomas S. Boggs
Objective
Sales manager with a career path in hard and soft line
products and a track record of consistently meeting and
exceeding customer expectations and company goals. Core
competencies include customer relations, employee
supervision, training, operations, merchandising, and sales
promotions.
Experience
Jan 2010-May 2010, Marmi (Wolff Shoe Co.)
Cincinnati, OH
Store Manager
. Managed all aspects of $55K shoe store and in just a few
short months grew sales from -69% in Jan, -44% in Feb, -15%
in March, to a +6% in April.
. Introduced "10 non-negotiables" that were responsible for a
40% growth in customer information capture and an 80%
growth in e-mail capture resulting in a successful outreach
program via store level e-mail blasts.
Oct 2007- April 2009, Nordstrom Inc.
Columbus, OH
Interim Department Manager
. Managed department level operations, including hiring,
training, evaluation, and scheduling of 18-person team in
$5 million department.
. Devised organizational system that led to a 50% reduction
in customer wait time.
. Promoted to Interim Department Manager after only 3 months
as assistant.
March 2007- Oct 2007, National City Bank Columbus, OH
Online Banking Specialist
. Assisted customers via internet/telephone in the
implementation and use of online banking including; deposit
accounts, investing, loans, mortgages, insurance, and
wealth services.
. Established sales and service programs designed to drive
customer service and to assist customers in meeting short
and long-term financial goals.
. Broke company sales record for training period and promoted
to top sales team.
May 2006- Jan 2007, Haggar Clothing Company Chicago, IL
General Manager
. Managed all aspects of a $1.5 million men's clothing
store..
. Directed loss prevention initiatives, successfully,
reducing shrink by 40%.
. Led store to highest volume "Black Friday" weekend sales in
store history.
Education
1993-1996 The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
. B.A. Education
. Retail management training: Retail Management Series 1-5 as
well as professional development courses throughout retail
career.
Interests
Enjoy all outdoor sports, hiking, backpacking, and water
sports. I like to read and am teaching myself to play
acoustic guitar. Currently learning Spanish.