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EXPERIENCED SENIOR RETAIL MANAGER LOOKING FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY! (Reno, NV)
Dear Recruiting Teams,
I am an experienced Senior Retail Manager relocating to the area. I am looking for a new challenging and exciting employment opportunity where I can grow and develop. I am a highly talented and compassionate professional with an extensive background in team developing plans and visual merchandising. Now I would like to bring my expertise, passion, and knowledge to work for your company.
My business skills, penchant for detail, and general aptitude have all served to help make me an above-average professional. My approach to my work goes beyond my job description, as I am always looking for ways to improve efficiency and productivity. In addition, I have a record of motivating and leading effective, cross-functional teams.
I have a broad industry experience and the skills needed to bring in the margins necessary for profitable operations and long-term growth. My sales and management experience demonstrates my ability to creatively react to today's rapidly changing marketplace while retaining a keen focus on the bottom line. My ability to analyze needs and develop unique programs designed to yield a profitable outcome has proven to be one of my greatest assets. Characterized by others as visionary and decisive, I possess keen instincts and intelligence, am results driven, and have and aptitude for solving business problems.
The accomplishments mentioned on my r sum provide evidence of my dedication to succeed. My goal is to help you meet your overall objectives in any way I could. With my skills, experience and expertise, I am confident that I could make a very positive contribution to your highly successful company. I feel the impact and results I could bring is exactly what you are looking for in a candidate.
A personal meeting is an excellent opportunity for us to have a detailed discussion about the benefits I could bring to your organization. I would be happy to provide you further documentation of my background and outlining my professional experiences. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to schedule a time for us to further discuss what I could bring to the table for your organization. I will go to any length to bring success to this position if ever given the privilege to prove so.
Sincerely,
Chaz Randall Blackburn
Enclosure: R sume, Professional References, and Pre Cleared Back Round Check
CHAZ RANDALL BLACKBURN
􏰀 2816 Pebble Ridge Drive, Carson City, Nevada 89706 􏰁 530-***-**** 􏰂 *************.**@*****.***
DISTRICT MANAGER 􏰃􏰃􏰃􏰃 MULTI-UNIT MANAGER 􏰃􏰃􏰃􏰃 STORE MANAGER
Dynamic and results-driven professional with comprehensive experience in all areas of retail industry. Persistent in achieving goals that leads to professional success, while building corporate value. Confident communicator; offering high caliber presentation, negotiation, and closing skills. Highly capable of increasing customer retention, expanding market sales, and driving revenue. Well-known for outstanding demonstration of integrity within the line of work. Effective in managing product procedure with close attention to budgets, timeframes, quality, product specifications, and government guidelines and regulations.
Purchasing & Vendor Management Research & Data Analysis Budgeting Strategic Planning Leadership Development
KEY EXPERTISE
Personnel Management Corporate Sales Marketing Financial Analysis Relationship Management Loss Prevention & Shrink Control
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Problem Resolution Customer Service Staff Motivation & Mentoring Time Management Merchandise Presentation
2010--PRESENT
RRADIO SHACK 􏰃􏰃 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA SENIOR DISTRICT STORE MANAGER AREA HIRING MANAGER
PPrimarily hold accountability for 15 store units with a total revenue of $14M. Perform human resources duties, including recruiting, hiring, developing, training, and retaining best talents for all 15 company stores within the market. Mentor and render consultative support to all senior and store managers in obtaining their certifications. Assist and participate in all phases of customer services, as well as five star programs, including the secret shop program. Efficiently direct store inventories; facilitate and ensure efficient operations in a daily basis. Preside over in processing payroll and guaranteeing that the weekly schedules were properly generated and adjusted according to businesses trends. Ascertain that all 10 major day-to-day metrics productively surpass company standard. Properly supervise stores' budgets and quarterly sales plans. Accomplish visual merchandising, encompassing planograms, ready/set/sell, sales planners, transformations, and resets. Manage the stores' monthly profit and loss and apply modifications to direct all areas of business expenses. Establish partnership with real estate with lease renewals, closing, and opening stores. Secure company resources, utilizing loss and prevention best practices. Take part and spearhead store within the district as well as regional in a daily/weekly basis. Organize both district and store clearances as well as disco devalue events to decrease margin loss. Boost sales by producing a solid customer-based driven culture.
KENNETH COLE PRODUCTIONS 􏰃 SPARKS, NV VISUAL MERCHANDISING AND OPERATIONS MANAGER 2009--2010
Took charge of the opening and closing processes, payroll management, as well as scheduling trends. Reviewed the profit and loss report and delivered proper action in every area of opportunity. Proactively managed both store visuals and the Visuals Team; played a pivotal role in preventing inside and outside shrink.
Handled the execution of all in-stocks, replenishment, and logistics programs. Participated in operative marketing venues to establish store client base. Carried out outstanding customer service and upselling strategies. Complied with all established company policies and procedures.
Increased sales by reviewing demographics and following trends.
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CHAZ RANDALL BLACKBURN
􏰀 2816 Pebble Ridge Drive, Carson City, Nevada 89706 􏰁 530-***-**** 􏰂 *************.**@*****.***
TARGET 􏰃 SPARKS, NV MULTI DEPARTMENT MANAGER AND LEAD 2007--2009
Assumed full responsibility for the opening and closing banking procedures; payroll processing; and department personnel schedule management. Utilized skills and expertise as a certified store trainer. Administered and established strong partnership with outside vendors.
Oversaw shrink and protected company resources, through good partnership with the Assets Protection Unit. Closely monitored and controlled $8M worth of annual revenue.
FOOT LOCKER 􏰃 RENO, NV ASSISTANT MANAGER 2005--2007
Spearheaded the sales floor and drove sales outcomes by setting as an example. Performed several duties, such as stocking and replenishing sales floors, as well as handling the opening and closing banking procedures. Initiated all daily and weekly operations, including price audits, cycle counts, inventories, missing tags, shipment and freight, AD set, visual merchandising standards, resets, DISC/DEVAL, clearance, sales reports, non-negotiable, overstock redistribution, zoning, and intra store transfers.
EDUCATION
World Wide Dream Builders, Online Business Courses 􏰃􏰃􏰃􏰃 2010
Truckee Meadows Community College 􏰃 Reno, NV General Education Diploma 􏰃􏰃􏰃􏰃 2006
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Team Trainer Certified - Target Corp., Las Vegas, NV Safety Management Certified -- Target Corp., Sparks, NV Visual Merchandising Training Program -- Kenneth Cole Productions, Folsom, CA Infant and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program -- Saint Mary's Hospital, Reno, NV Peoples Answers Certification Program, South Lake Tahoe, CA Work Force Management Certification Program, South Lake Tahoe, CA California and Nevada State Sexual Harassment Courses -- South Lake Tahoe, CA Reno, NV Leadership Skills Conference and Workshop -- Hosted by John C. Maxwell, Chicago, IL Business and Marketing Workshops Program -- W.W.D.B., Las Vegas, NV Business Leadership Summit and Workshops Program -- Radio Shack Corp., Fort Worth, TX Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
NAME:
Daniel Starks
JOB TITLE:
Account Manager
COMPANY:
Verizon
ADDRESS:
Reno, NV
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
*******@*******.***
NAME:
Ken Elton
JOB TITLE:
Senior District Manager
COMPANY:
RadioShack
ADDRESS:
Maui, Hawaii
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
*********@*****.*** AND/OR ***.*****@**********.***
NAME:
Diane Legaspi
JOB TITLE:
Business Operations Manager
COMPANY:
T Mobile
ADDRESS:
Grass Valley, CA
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
************@*******.***
NAME:
Donna Ocampo
JOB TITLE:
Regional Sales Director
COMPANY:
Regis Salon Corporation
ADDRESS:
Denver, CO
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
***********@*****.***
NAME:
Joseph Scalia
JOB TITLE:
Retail Sales Consultant
COMPANY:
Sprint
ADDRESS:
Reno, NV
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
************@*****.***
NAME:
Mark Hansen
JOB TITLE:
Divisional Vice President
COMPANY:
RadioShack
ADDRESS:
Denver, CO
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
****.******@**********.***
NAME:
Kevin Gordon
JOB TITLE:
Loss Prevention Executive Team Lead
COMPANY:
Target
ADDRESS:
Sparks, NV
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
*******@*********.***
CHAZ RANDALL BLACKBURN
2816 Pebble Ridge Drive, Carson City, Nevada 89706
530-***-**** *************.**@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
NAME:
Todd Durkin
JOB TITLE:
District Manager
COMPANY:
T Mobile
ADDRESS:
Sacramento, CA
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
**********@*****.***
NAME:
Mellissa Calister
JOB TITLE:
Account Manager
COMPANY:
AT&T
ADDRESS:
Reno, NV
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
****************@*****.***
NAME:
Tony Thompson
JOB TITLE:
Senior Multi Unit Manager
COMPANY:
Bed, Bath, AND Beyond
ADDRESS:
Nashville, TN
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
************@*******.***
NAME:
Dawna Ryan
JOB TITLE:
Area Manager
COMPANY:
Van Heusen
ADDRESS:
Truckee, CA
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
********@*****.***
NAME:
Michael Lipscomb
JOB TITLE:
Senior Manager
COMPANY:
RadioShack
ADDRESS:
Carson City, NV
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
******@*****.***
NAME:
Adrian Perez
JOB TITLE:
Account Manager
COMPANY:
Sprint
ADDRESS:
Reno, NV
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
***********@******.***
NAME:
Mike Jacobs
JOB TITLE:
Store Manager
COMPANY:
Ross
ADDRESS:
Sparks, NV
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
*******@*****.***
CHAZ RANDALL BLACKBURN
2816 Pebble Ridge Drive, Carson City, Nevada 89706
530-***-**** *************.**@*****.***
Location: Reno, NV