Sales Manager

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March 09, 2010

John Howell

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Executive with verifiable success achieving growth potentials. Extensive experience in P&L growth,

Leadership, Performance improvements, Merchandising, Recruiting & Retention.

Professional Experience

Store Manger, Goody's Department Store, Wytheville VA.

May 2008- Present

Hired to improve sales and profitability. Hold full P&L profitability. Reduce operating expenses.

Merchandise in accordance to company programs. Self marketing to improve sales. Recruit, train and

retain staff. Ensure that all human resource initiatives are implemented in accordance to state and federal

guidelines.

Human Resource Manager/ Assistant Store Manger, Kohls Department Store, Winston, Salem, NC.

April 2002- May 2008

Successfully manage a 22 million dollar business. Completed daily and weekly audits to ensure

compliance to company programs. Ensure staff off 150 employees are fully trained, recognized, retained.

Rewarded staff with incentives. Ensure shrink reduction programs were adhered to.

Store Manager, Belk Department Store, Elkin, NC.

August 1998- April. 2002

Increased sales and profitability. Reduced turnover by recruiting positive staff. Directed three remodels of

the building to become customer friendly. Engaged in community events to promote positive business

environment. Successfully engaged in business to business events. Ensure all human resource

opportunities were met at store level.

Assistant District Manager, Family Dollar Stores Greensboro, NC.

Jan 1993- Aug 1998

Increased sales and profitability for a 20 store district. Train and retain store management. Successfully

reduced shrink in district. Payroll allocation and control. Human Resource compliance. Completed 20

store remodels within 1 year. Effectively placed merchandise orders to increase sales and profitability.

T J Maxx, Assistant Store Manger/Trainer 1989-1993

Bradlees Assistant Store Manger 1982-1989