DAVID JASON HUGHES

***** ***** ****** *****, ***********, Virginia 20120

571-***-****

acea0i@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Dynamic, results-oriented, and performance-focused professional, offering broad-based experience in sales, corporate communications, business development, and management. Equipped with track record of success in maximizing business opportunities and services, developing and maintaining strong customer relations, and implementing focused sales programs and initiatives. Proactive leader, strategy developer, and communicator, with well-defined multitasking skills and powerful communication, technical, problem-solving, and analytical aptitudes. Committed to the highest level of professionalism and excellence. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Oracle, and Electronic I-9.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Human Resources Administration Store Management Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

Revenue and Business Expansion Sales and Marketing Strategies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY – CHANTILLY, VA

Large Format Swing BCR/Merchandiser 2013–Present

- Leverage expertise in performing multifaceted tasks such as overseeing inventory, placing orders for future deliveries, and selling product inventory to standards.

- Optimize increase in sales by selling and using promotions, soliciting equipment placement, and utilizing point-of-purchase materials.

- Build and maintain solid relationship with clients through outstanding customer service.

- Provide keen oversight to backroom and stock room inventory with key tasks of organizing pallets and stacking and storing inventory or products.

- Assume full accountability in monitoring and improving shelf facings, cleaned shelves, and rotated products.

- Accomplish required paperwork with accuracy and legibility within the allotted time frame.

Notable Accomplishment:

- Served as the driving force in increasing sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation, and customer service in all assigned accounts.

MICHAELS ARTS AND CRAFTS – MANASSAS, VA

Store Manager 2009–2013

- Directed business operations including people planning and development, sales, and profit optimization.

- Leveraged human resources skills in recruiting, developing, training, hiring, and retaining an effective team of associates.

- Implemented performance feedback in effectively overseeing associates.

- Fostered an environment that valued people and integrity, encouraged staff to be the best, and utilized their passion, enthusiasm, and new ideas.

- Functioned as manager on duty (MOD), ensuring overall quality in customer service throughout the store.

- Made use of profit and loss (P&L) reports in conducting assessments and during decision-making; while simultaneously monitoring store sales, margin, and inventory

- Utilized technical programs such as Oracle, Microsoft Outlook and Word, and electronic I-9 in performing general human resource functions, including hiring employees and scheduling associates through the Workforce Management scheduling system.

- Expertly managed the store’s operations which had the most class sales across the area with more than 200 stores in 2012.

Notable Accomplishment:

- Played an integral role in streamlining overall store sales by more than $200K in 2011.

TOYS R US – STERLING, VA

Assistant Manager 2002–2009

- Employed expertise in managing a high-volume retail store from effectual assistance to store director.

- Performed human resource tasks such as training and hiring all new staff based on store needs; as well as scheduling 120 employees during peak business times.

- Handle all facets of staff evaluations and wage increases, along with P&L report management to ensure appropriate operating budgets.

- Coordinated with the district manager in assisting other stores in different area remodels.

- Displayed proficiency in store operating systems by utilizing intranet and workforce management.

- Handled the overnight crew of stockers for Christmas for four years.

Notable Accomplishment:

- Earned multiple awards due to exemplary performance in accomplishing assigned tasks and responsibilities; which included:

- Employee of the Month

- Customer Spirit Award

- Most Customer Compliments (within a six-month period)

EARLIER EXPERIENCE

TOYS R US – FAIRFAX, VA

Department Supervisor

HECHINGER – VIENNA, VA

Guest Service Manager

Department Supervisor

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), 2005

Computer Training.com - Chantilly, VA

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