**** ****** ***. • Greendale, IN *****
Phone 812-***-**** • E mail *************@*****.***
Mimi P. Kellner
Objective
To join a dynamic retail team in a district or regional level and provide
training, sales leadership, and operational excellence via top notch
communication skills, diverse experience, and strong commitment to
succeed.
WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2012 to Present Staples, Inc
Regional Sales & Service Manager
Directly responsible for Copy & Print Services across 58 stores;
Train, coach, provide leadership via hands on as well as meetings,
conference calls, and webinars;
Coordinate travel across 4 states, submit business reviews with field
leaderhip, recommend focus areas to drive sales and implement
business initiatives.
Jan 2004 to April 2012 Staples, Inc [ City, State ]
Midwest Divisional Manager for EasyTech department
Directly responsible for driving sales and building department from
bottom up over past 7 years.
Supervisor for 10 Mobile Technicians.
Support and direction to 29 district managers and 390 stores.
Extensive travel across Midwest region comprising 20 states to lead
district and regional presentations, new store trainings, store to store
travel with direct reports and district and regional management.
Analyze reports; participate in financial planning for budget and
forecast; and deliver performance evaluations.
Dec 1999 to Jan 2004 Staples, Inc
General Manager
Held position of General Manager in 3 locations in the Cincinnati, OH
district including opening the Crescent Springs, KY store.
District trainer in sales, loss prevention, new manager orientation.
Recognized for outstanding support in Crayons to Computers program
which provides school supplies for needy schools.
Recognized for outstanding leadership in raising funds for American
Heart Association through customer donations.
Spring 1997 to Dec 1999 Toys R Us, Inc [ City, State ]
Assistant Manager
Directly responsible for all aspect of running an $11 Million store
including selection & hiring, inventory control, day to day planning,
leadership, and merchandising.
Summer 1994 to Spring 1997 Bass
Shoes
Store Manager
Directly responsible for all aspects of running a Bass Outlet store.
Held position of regional management trainer, LP strike auditor, and
merchandise trainer. Traveled across Midwest and Southeastern U.S.
Summer 1986 to Summer 1994 The Coat
Gallery
Owner Manager
With business plan in hand established my own retail store. Over
course of 8 years opened 3 locations.
Actively worked with Mall Management and store representatives to
successfully create marketing and promotions to drive traffic and sales
results.
Directly responsible for selection and hiring, merchandise planning
and buying, inventory control, and marketing.