Daniel W. Sizemore II
**** ******* *****, ********, ** 30213
404-***-**** ~ ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Award winning high energy district manager with over 17 years of retail
experience demonstrating a proven track record of outstanding sales,
merchandising and customer service results. Equally strong qualifications
in all areas of optical retail operations: P&L, budgeting, inventory
control, training, coaching and development, consultative sales, loss
prevention and other functions. Effective communicator, leader and problem
solver who builds teamwork and possesses the initiative to exceed goals.
CAREER PROFILE
March 2005 to Present US Vision
Atlanta, GA
District Manager
. Full operations and P&L responsibility for NY, NC, PA
and GA with the Macy's and Belk Optical divisions,
generating annual sales of over $4 million.
. Prior market responsibility for JCPenney Optical
includes: GA, AL, LA, TN and TX, with annual sales
exceeding $10 million.
. Responsible for hiring doctors, managers and
optometric technicians.
. Championed promotional events resulting in a 10%
growth year over year
. Budget planning responsibility for daily, weekly and
monthly goals.
May 2001 to March 2005 Luxottica Retail
Atlanta, GA
General Manager
. Managed two key components of Luxottica Retail in 2002. Lenscrafters
and Sunglass Hut, which had combined profits exceeding $2.5m.
. Increased store profit 5% over LY, with 3% less volume in 2002.
. Developed eleven associates for promotion, in all areas of management.
. Responsible for two Lenscrafters' stores in 2004 with combine profits
of $1.9m.
. Increased store profit 22% over LY in 2004.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
. Became a Mentor District Manager for US Vision in 2010.
. Created the Associate Development Plan (ADP) for US Vision, promoting
associate growth and development on all levels.
. Top district out of 40 in "excellent" mystery shops for US Vision 2007-
2009.
. Macy's Optical Boutiques were named 2005 and 2007 lease department of
the year by Macy's Inc.
. "S.A.L.E.S." expert trainer for Luxottica Retail.
. Human Resources expert "Civil Treatment" for Luxottica Retail.
. Serviced over 70,000 people through the Gift of Sight program during
my time as the coordinator.
. Expert coach helped bring region 59's TSAT's to a level 5 for
Luxottica Retail.
. Store leader for 14 continuous months "Customer Complaint Free" for
Staples (The Office Superstore)
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
May 1995 Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
B.A., Business Administration, Minor:
Management/Sales
Advanced Skills:
Training, Consultative Sales,
Coaching and Development, Customer Service, Brand Recognition,
Merchandising