DALE R. ADAMS

**** ***** **** ** ****, WI *****

Email: ac53ie@r.postjobfree.com Home: 920-***-**** Cell: 920-***-****

Results oriented executive with a proven record of driving financial performance. An accomplished leader who demonstrates strong training, coaching and mentoring skills with an engaging and passionate leadership style. Extensive experience in store operations, merchandising, buying, planning/forecasting and space management.

Areas of Expertise

Organizational Leadership & Development

Developed, mentored and promoted 53 teammates to Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Store Manager or to the Corporate Office during the past 7 years

Results-Based Operations Management

Reduced store shrink by 31%, through employee awareness, training and self-audits which lead to additional profit to

the bottom line

Strategic, Tactical & Operational Planning

Developed award winning (GIA) home store concept and strategic planning for Housewares, Table Top, Small Electrics

as Divisional Merchandise Manager

P&L Management Focused on Profitability

Doubled Boys and Preschool toy sales twice in seven years by differentiating

the department from the competition and introducing 5 Private Toy Brands

Professional Experience - Shopko LLC, Green Bay, WI

Store Manager (7 years)

Implemented Strategic Plans through instore merchandising of both seasonal and basic programs which supported the brand. Executed “The Market” concept, Shopko’s new grocery department, at store level

Obtained high quality ratings (+69) for our customer experience on the company’s NPS surveys

Divisional VP of Home (4 years)

Achieved $169 million in sales with $55 million in inventory for 137 stores

Hired, Managed and mentored a team of high performing buyers (9) and support staff (10)

Sr. Buyer II (12 years)

Generated over $68 million in sales and managed $20 million in inventory for 132 stores for the furniture and lamps product lines

Developed and managed 5 store toy brands improving margin rate by 800 basis points

Education

Attended University of Wisconsin Green Bay-Major: Managerial Systems and Processes, Minor: Economics

Special Skills

Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visual Basic and data base management.

Awards

2017 Recognized for best store Shrink to Plan Award (District Level)

2016 Store Customer Service Award (District Level)

2008 Global Innovator Award (GIA) for Housewares

2007 Home World “Impact Merchant” of the year (Furniture)

2007 Home World’s housewares Design Award (Furniture)

2005 Shopko President’s Circle Award

2004 Nintendo Mario Award Top Video game retailer

1997 & 1999 Recognized as Home Buyer of the year (Financial Performance)

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