Sales Manager

Joel Bramwell___________________________________________

Multi-Unit District/Sales Manager

Core Competencies

. Sales and profitability leader through achievement of sales goals by

developing sales focused and customer-centric employees.

. Process and procedural improvement focused for expense reduction and

effective customer service and sales achievement.

. Merchandising professional with solid experience in planning,

presentation and training.

. Energetic, positive management style focused on development of top

talent.

. Strong communicator with skills in coaching, conflict resolution and

public presentation.

Highlights of Qualifications

* Multi-Store District Sales/Operations Manager with cumulative annual

revenue of $21 million in sales.

* 16 year Manager in specialty retail categories including apparel,

accessories and toys, books, music and gifts.

* Fiscal profitability achieved through increasing operating income and

expense control. Implementation of payroll accountability systems and

effective scheduling matrix; results included a 50% reduction of payroll

expense over 3 years and 3% profitability in net income.

* Project manager effective with cross-functional teams through strong

organizational skills. Applications in refining communication process

through all levels of corporate structure and IT upgrades, inventory

processes, budget development and merchandise planning.

* Developed team oriented work environments through mentoring and

participative leadership during frequent store visits.

* Effective and organized leader in new store openings and closing of non-

performing stores.

Management and Administrative

* Effectively manages sales accountability through weekly and monthly

meetings and store visits, utilizing P&L statements to identify trends in

sales performance and expense control. Identifying obstacles toward sales

goal achievement and gaining team buy-in for change and improvement.

* Successful trainer and mentor for store managers through communicating

weekly actionable objectives and deadlines toward development of business

savvy and accountability.

* Administer all staffing and employee relations procedures. Recruiting,

interviewing and hiring, training, coaching, discipline, performance

reviews and loss prevention investigations.

*Skilled leader in work force reduction process, staff evaluations and

terminations, restructuring of scheduling matrix, job accountabilities, and

payroll expense.

Merchandising and Marketing

* Developed matrix for product distribution in all departments.

* Designed merchandising plans to maximize turns and sales throughout

retail chain.

* Strong and creative merchandising skills in soft-line, hard-line and

mixed applications.

* Coordinated special events at multiple locations including product

selection, sales,

staffing and crowd control.

* Designed print copy to support promotions through direct mail and insert.

Technical Experience

Strong proficiency in Windows, MS Office suite including Outlook, Excel,

Word and PowerPoint., Adobe Photoshop, Handheld device applications; Palm

and Blackberry, SQUL based data extraction tool; Crystal Reports, Fax,

Internet and Digital Photography.

Employment History

2010- Independent Contractor

Consultant/Merchandiser/Auditor

2004-2009 Sales/Operations Manager - Christian Supply Centers Inc.

2003-2004 Store Management/Consultant Franklin Covey Retail

2002-2003 Store Manager - Starbuck's Coffee Company

1992-2001 Store Manager - Disney Store Inc.

Professional Development

Franklin Covey "What Matter's Most" Life Management

Project Management

Behavioral Interviewing

Education

Bachelor of Arts - The Master's College -Christian Education - 1981

Studies with immediate application include:

. Organizational and Leadership Development

. Employee Development

. Counseling and Interviewing Techniques

. Public Speaking

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