Earl Sumida
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Planning • Development • Implementation • Project Management • Evaluation • Branding Compliance • Safety Policies • Vendor Relations • Staff Development Summary
Developed and executed short and long-range strategies, general and detailed planning, union negotiating, staff training, and federal/state/OSHA/industry compliance Extensive experience in supermarket and visitor industry specialty stores, from multiple store management, merchandising and product creation to store development and improvement Established strong retail knowledge in development, completion and evaluation of key programs, capital improvements and research forecasting contributed to significantly increased sales and successful profitability in a multi-million dollar organization Experience and Accomplishments
2015 – 2018, President
Island Flooring Inc. LLC, Honolulu, Hawai’i
Restructured and reorganized entire company, implemented programs of improvement in operations, facility, compliance, union relations and staff training. 2017 - 11.9% increase in revenue, $9.8M to $10.9M
Received industry national recognition
1999 to 2015, Assistant Director of Store Development Sullivan Family of Companies, Honolulu, Hawai`i
Maintained and improved 146 stores and shops ranging from 900 to 50,000 square feet in 11 states. Total sales: $694.9M (2014) to $714.9M (2015)
Developed and initiated capital improvements, renovation, re-design and maintenance project planning, construction. Instituted energy savings plans and cost reductions including technology products, equipment and profile projections. Successfully launched new brand stores with expansion to continental US markets 1986-1999, Merchandising Supervisor/Senior Buyer, District Manager, Store Manager Food Pantry Ltd., Honolulu, Hawai`i
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai`i Certifications
OSHA30 Certification • Lighting Certification • True Refrigeration Certification, R-290 • Hillphoenix Certification • HECO Certification • U.S. Green Building Council/US Dept of Energy Certification Earl Sumida
Phone 808-***-****
808-***-**** • **.******@*****.***
REFERENCES
Mr. Rolf Fey
Senior Director, Foodland Stores
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Mr. Matt Lum, AIA
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Mr. Randal Hiraki
President, Commercial Plumbing Inc.
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Mr. Brian Ninamoto
President, Hawaii Sheetmetal
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