John Megginson **** East Street- Springfield, OR *7478
**********@*****.***
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Objective
Results-driven individual eager to contribute broad scope of experience in
Sales, Retail Management, Marketing, Advertising, Promotion, Customer
Service and Analytical skill sets in a challenging assignment.
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Career Profile
> Over13 years of successful experience with a national leader in retail
entertainment.
> Extensive marketing, business development and promotional background.
> Proven project manager and coordinator.
> Originate and launch individual/group marketing programs with focus on
revenue expansion.
> Demonstrated team leader and developer.
> Drive achievement of ambitious revenue objectives in highly
competitive market places.
> Skilled in effective merchandising, inventory control and procurement.
> Record of progression to assignments of increasing responsibility.
> Consistently meet/exceed challenging business development objectives.
> Proven accomplishments in building market share and recognition.
> Notable facilitator and communicator.
> Comprehensive understanding of assessing business requirements and
implementing solutions.
> Well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.
> Proficient in advanced business software applications including MS
Office Suite.
> B.A. degree.
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Professional Experience
Hollywood Video, various locations 1997 - 2010
District Manager (2000-2010)
. Achieved promotion to District Manager level after outstanding success in
previous roles.
. Assumed responsibility for Vancouver, WA (2000-2003) and Eugene, OR (2003-
2010).
. Directed up to 18 retail units.
. Provided guidance for unit managers in daily store operations.
. Coached and guided managers in training effective employees.
. Facilitated positive P&L results.
. Administered labor/inventory control, recruitment and customer service.
. Performed loss prevention, overtime reduction, payroll and labor costs.
. Ensured satisfactory resolution of customer issues.
Store Manager (1997-2000)
. Provided comprehensive direction for retail units in Gresham, OR, and
Vancouver, WA.
. Controlled all operational aspects including recruitment, coaching,
training, cash management, payroll and invoicing.
. Administered employee scheduling.
. Achieved revenue objectives on a consistent basis.
. Designated as "Training Store Manager" to orientate newly-hired Store
Managers.
. Selected to roll-out new retail locations.
. Served in initial assignment as Assistant Store Manager in Portland, OR,
to learn company procedures and methodologies.
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Education
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor of Arts, General Studies, 1996
Corporate training focusing on recruitment/talent selection,
coaching/talent development, change and maximizing business opportunities.