HARVEY LANG

*** ***** ****, ** *** ***, Southold, NY 11971

Ph. 631-***-**** . Cell 631-***-****

abk17q@r.postjobfree.com

RETAIL MANAGEMENT

Dynamic, results-driven management professional with extensive experience

in leading all retail operations, including buying, merchandise management

/ inventory control and sales for multiple retail environments.

. Directs comprehensive retail operations for individual and multi-site

enterprises.

. Develops highly effective business plans that achieve and exceed stated

sales and profitability goals.

. Provides accurate business analysis that forecasts industry trends and

informs major decision-making.

. Leads negotiations with vendors for merchandise, obtaining the best terms

and price available.

Leadership . Business Analysis . Planning . Buying . Financial Management

. Merchandising

Vendor Management . Human Resources . Team Management . Consultative

Services

Cost Controls . Logistics . Marketing / Promotions . Revenue Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ATLANTIS by PETER ELLIOT, Southampton, New York . 6/2010-Present

Exclusive Manhattan based men's retailer

Store Manager

Opened and manage high end, luxury men's store branch in Southampton, Long

Island

RED SAIL SPORTS (ST. KITTS) INC., Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies . 2006-

2009

A retail and water sports operator owned by the Hyatt Corporation.

General Manager

Spearheaded the entire business operation, ($4.5m sales) owning full P&L

responsibility. Directed all of the day-to-day functions of the sales floor

for multiple retail shops. Performed direct vendor purchasing, and

initiated marketing and sales promotions. Conducted financial activities

such as annual budget development, expense and inventory control, payroll

and daily banking. Led human resource functions for a staff of 30,

including hiring, firing, training, staff motivation and scheduling.

Collaborated with local enterprises in promoting the retail business.

Provided monthly operational and financial reporting to the corporate

office in the U.S. Partnered with government departments to promote Red

Sail Sports, as well as the entire tourism business for St. Kitts.

. Directed all start-up activities for the St. Kitts operation,

including securing the property lease, designing and building the

shops, developing a merchandising plan and budgets, purchasing all

merchandise, hiring and training staff, and obtaining all necessary

permits and licenses.

. Honored as St. Kitts Tourism Authority's "Best New Business for 2008."

. Led the successful business liquidation for the company.

CARIBBEAN CONSULTANTS, Miami, Florida . 1995-2006

Retail consultancy to small Caribbean based retailers.

Business Consultant

Consulted clients on methods to grow their businesses.

Performed analysis of customer business models, and advised them about

developing trends with merchandise assortments and selections. Utilized

U.S. location to monitor market developments and intercede for clients with

vendors.

. Successfully guided clients to greater business growth and

success.

Continued

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SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL (HPI), Miami, Florida . 1998-2005

Hospitality Purveyors, Inc., the purchasing division for Sandals Resorts

International.

Retail Regional Manager / Senior Buyer

Managed daily sales and operations, including P&L responsibility, and led

all retail buying as Senior Retail Buyer for the gift shops at each of 15

Sandals resort and 2 golf shops with annual sales in excess of $18M.

Communicated with shop managers concerning daily sales and with resort

management for future occupancy forecasts. Negotiated merchandise purchases

at the best bulk prices with 150+ vendors. Traveled to meet with shop

managers and resort management monthly, reviewing shop layout and

performance. Hired and trained the Assistant Buyer.

. Boosted sales by $5M+, improved gross margin by 1.5%, and increased

operating profits by 60%+.

. Led the planning for 4 new gift shops and 3 major renovations.

OLD ISLAND TRADING COMPANY, Georgetown, Grand Cayman . 1993-1995

A group of 4 retail stores, specializing in resort apparel and souvenirs.

General Manager / Buyer

Drove merchandise sales while overseeing the day-to-day business operations

for the stores. Provided purchasing for all store merchandise.

. Expanded the business to a location at the Grand Cayman airport

departure lounge.

ADDITIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

RED SAIL SPORTS (ARUBA), Oranjestadt, Aruba

Manager / Buyer Retail Operations

. Increased sales from under $1M to $2.5M+ and achieved an operating

profit of 35%+ with sales at more than $1,000 per square foot of

retail space.

BONWIT TELLER, Manhasset, New York, Bal Harbour, Florida

General Manager, Operations Manager

. Served as General Manager (after promotion from Operations Manager)

for 65,000 sq.ft. high end department store that recorded a $12M sales

volume.

. Grew sales by $2M+.

BLOOMINGDALES, New York, New York, Tysons Corner, VA

. Fast tracked from Executive Trainee to Assistant Buyer and Branch

Department Manager to Home Furnishings Clearance Center Manager.

EDUCATION

Queens College, Queens, New York

COMPUTER COMPETENCIES

Point of Sale (Retail Pro) . Excel . Word . Outlook . QuickBooks Accounting

and POS

MILITARY SERVICE

U.S. Air Force

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