SALES MANAGEMENT

Daniel Braeuer

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ********* **

City: Mason

State: OH

Zip: 45040

Country: USA

Phone: 513-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: 70

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Mason, OH 45440 * 513-***-**** (C) * 513-***-**** (H) * *********@********.***

DANIEL S. BRAEUER

SALES MANAGEMENT ~ OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL

Passionate and persuasive communicator specializing in building long term relationships with professionals from diverse educational, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Driven to surpass the competition, creative, a quick study, assumes leadership roles and a team player adept at identifying and implementing improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and quality. Demonstrated superior management skills, approachable, even-handed and firm with an open door policy. Areas of expertise:

Hiring and Training * Mergers and Acquisitions * Merchandising * Advertising * Sales Management Client Relations * Contract Negotiations * Customer Targeting * Supervision * Scheduling * Purchasing Inventory Management * Bookkeeping * Cost Savings Plans * Policies and Procedures * Loss Prevention Promotions * New Business Development * Marketing * Customer Service * Customer Retention Relationship Building * Revenue Generation * Presentations * Leadership * Product Expertise

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DSB Custom Clothing, October 2011 to Present.

I work directly with a custom clothing factory so I could establish a value that was affordable to 32% of the market, like off the rack prices, but a true 25 measurement Custom Suit. I also carry sport coats, shirts, and more. Any extras you may want are free which is incredible. I am getting out a web site this week so the story is told and you don't have to pay $1995 to $2495 to have custom clothing in your closet. It's a lot of phone calling, but many a "warm" phone calls because I owned and operated 4 stores listed below, where I spent 27 years. My business is off to a good start and it's the kind of business that snowballs. I also just put up a website and I will advertise that as well. I could make up to $100,000 in my first fiscal year. When I'm busy I'm at my best and I have a true passion for the work I do.

Nordstroms Mens Store Cincinnati, Ohio * October, 2009-July; 2011

I wanted to see what Nordstrom was offering and seeing what my chances of advancement were. Could they meet my experience, commensurate with my resume

I got hired in Men's Clothing and Accessories (Two thousand applied & 200 were hired). The manager was asking me questions (for his own knowledge) about the name of fabrics and colors as they weren't clearly trained in the basics: I couldn't believe that people were put in positions they weren't qualified for, but that's how they I conducted hiring. The management couldn't do the things requested of them because they were never trained in the first place. Clearly there was no room for advancement here as well. When they asked me what I thought of their management style, I told them it had some serious flaws as people were quitting left and right and they were neither fair nor equitable, and that's when I told them I was leaving. While I was there, I did 155% of my goal and I received many letters of praise from customers, more than anyone else in the store. Selling is truly a passion of mine.

Saks Fifth Ave ; Cincinnati, OH * February, 2008-October, 2009

Hired by a Senior VP from the New York Office. He knew me and about my experience and called the Cincinnati store and told them to hire me. He said I would need 3-4 months on the floor to learn the Saks way of doing business. He would then find me a position that was commensurate with my resume and better utilized my skill set. It was a good store and I enjoyed learning about other businesses. I really just worked the floor to learn the business; however, I received about 7 letters from customers and had a high rate of sale per transaction. When the economy hit the bottom they began to lay off people and reduce salaries. My contact in New York, called me to let me know there was nothing he could do right now to fulfill his promises. I was extremely disappointed; however, I understood the situation. I tried other jobs as you can see, but being in a position of authority is what I was looking for as I feel I have more to offer running a sales floor or overseeing a group of stores. So, I gave them my notice. They tried to get me to stay, however, it was too late.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DSG CLOTHIERS, Cincinnati, Ohio * (1985-2008 dba Stocks Men's Clothing & Gentry Menswear)

One of the most popular, high-end men's clothing stores in Cincinnati.

Director of Stores, V.P.Sales & Operations & President: (Started out as Salesman} Managed all aspects of the store's daily operations using a hands-on, operational management style. Energized store personnel with the passion to increase sales and customer satisfaction. Trained staff to design and implement a visually attractive environment. Targeted advertising and promotional programs for various demographic groups. Other duties included advertising, real estate, and buying, which have a major impact.

Selected Contributions: Gentry

I implemented a cost savings plan and reduced the cost of doing business by 12%.

Authored a loss prevention manual, resulting in decreased shrinkage.

Conducted a training program resulting in a 9% sales increase.

Recruited, hired and trained 18 Midwestern store managers resulting in $48 million in revenue.

Initiated training programs resulting in continuity among the stores and giving them proper tools.

Stocks Men's Clothing

Launched 2 high end men's clothing stores, changed the merchandise mix, recruited new management and renovated one of the stores. Boosted yearly revenues from $450,000 to $875,000.

Elevated the taste levels for customers by going to New York, Las Vegas and Chicago and assumed

all purchasing duties for both Gentry and Stocks Men's Clothing.

Promoted from District Manager to Executive Vice President of buying and advertising and finally President, where I could really impact sales, through implementing a Custom Clothing Program.

Set the course for our direction by being a visionary for the stores. Created a great

atmosphere for our customers who frequented the stores to see what was going on.

We not only created this positive environment, and we made the store a fun place to

shop, ultimately increasing the number of customers and increased store sales.

this helped translate customers into ambassadors for the store telling their friends about

their experience at the store where the merchandise was great and you'll love the service.

Business and Marketing Studies, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2.5 years, 3.25 accum,.out of 4.0. I am always ask if I have a college degree, I did well there but I had family problems. My experience far outweighs anything I learned in College. I'm well spoken, I can deal with CEO's, etc. Would I have learned that in College

I served my country in the USCG, 1973-1978, receiving an honarary discharge. Graduated #1 in a one year Electronics School, the most difficult school they had at that time.

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