GRANT ROLLENDER
**** ***** *** **** ~ Williamstown, NJ 08094
856-***-**** (h) 908-***-**** (c) ~ **********@*****.***
OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS
High energy General/Operations Manager with proven ability to lead
dynamic teams, increasing revenue and operational systems.
Analytical with strong technical abilities facilitates progressive and
innovative solutions and strategies.
Extremely skilled at simultaneously managing a wide range of projects and
departments including operations, human resources, customer service,
financial systems, sales and marketing initiatives and merchandising.
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Increased sales to $50 million, an increase of 15%, as a result of
effective execution of corporate merchandising and operational
programs.
. Led and oversaw teams that successfully opened three 24-hour
supercenters, increasing company profits and customer base.
. Increased annual revenue, receiving district award and top ranking for
departmental improvements.
. Led team in the management of five departments, achieving $1.2 million
in annual sales, an increase from previous year.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
WALMART, 2009 - Present
Assistant Manager, Mays Landing, NJ (2012 - Present)
. Provide profit and loss leadership including financial forecasting,
planning and reporting, pricing and inventory, marketing and
merchandising programs.
. Successfully engineered grand re-opening, directing multi-departmental
team to transition operations to a 24-hour supercenter.
. Oversee plot plans, optimizing hard lines departments that generate
$40 million in annual revenue.
Zone Merchandise Manager, Deptford, NJ (2010 - 2012)
. Planned, organized and executed seasonal modular transitions, leading
a team of 200, generating $3 million in annual revenue.
. Co-led team, providing oversight and direction in the grand re-opening
of 24-hour supercenter in Glenolden, PA.
. Created staff development and training project, certifying eligible
employees in the operation of special equipment.
Merchandise Supervisor, Deptford, NJ (2009 - 2010)
. Directed a team of 100 in seasonal modular transitions, generating
annual revenue of $2 million.
KMART, Berlin, NJ 2008 - 2009
Assistant Manager
. Successfully provided leadership and direction to a team of 90
employees encompassing a wide range of departments.
. Maximized sales and profitability by maintaining unit and pricing
integrity and ensuring in-stock positions.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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BED, BATH & BEYOND, Deptford, NJ 2006 - 2008
Department Manager
. Directed five-department team, reviewing all financial statements,
sales and activity reports, and performance measurement data to ensure
productivity and sales goals were met.
. Forecasted sales and created inventory procurement strategies based on
forecast and historical sales data.
. Appointed to District Inventory Team, 2007
CVS, Princeton and Paulsboro, NJ 2003 - 2006
Assistant Manager
. Awarded highest customer satisfaction rank in district, 2005
. Oversaw store operations including office administration, inventory
management, daily reporting and human resources.
. Monitored loss-prevention programs and devised strategies to mitigate
loss.
. Successfully completed Human Resources development program.
PITNEY BOWES, Pinebrook, NJ 2002 - 2003
Sales Executive
. Advised clients on effective products and shipping methods that met
their needs.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2002
RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Branchburg, NJ
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, 1999