Manager Sales
Resume:
David Brodmann
***** ****** ***** - ********, ** 92562
**************@*****.***
Overview
• Over twenty (20) years of Management Experience
• Proficient in Budget writing, Profit/Loss
• Goal was always to help others see and reach their potential
• Financial Reporting, Project Development, Financial Analysis,
• Market Analysis, Public Relations, Community Relations, Strategic Planning, Forecasting
• Merchandising, Receiving, Employee Development, Community Relations, Team Building
• Strong sense of urgency, thrive in fast paced environment
• Working independently while consistently staying focused the Companies Vision
• Developed Administrator guidelines for company
Work Experience
Director of Special Projects Development
The Salvation Army (TSA) - Long Beach, CA
2011 to Present
Overseeing and developing a coffee project. Including all negotiating of equipment, strategic layout, budget, future growth
Design and development of new and remodeling of stores
Overseeing all 122 stores in the Western Territory, as well as, Store Managers and Directors of Retail
Directly report to only two individuals
Analyzing poor performing stores, reacting to information by working with Administrator and Store Managers
All 122 Store Managers were direct reports to me
Business Administrator (San Bernardino County) Adult Rehabilitation Center
Overseeing all aspects of Rehabilitation Center including Retail Stores, Warehouse Production, Men's Program, Administration, while responsible for forecasting and writing Budget and Profit/Loss
First full year, stores realized an increase of 45% to the bottom line, with a 41% margin
Reopened closed store in Redlands, transforming this location into a successful Antique Store (pictures upon request)
Our stores were used as model locations to help develop other markets such as San Diego, Arizona, Brazil, and others
ARC (Adult Rehab Center) received outstanding audit from Headquarters, explaining to my staff it was the best audit the team had given during their time as Auditors.
Received "Exceeds Expectation" on last review prior to promotion to Command/Headquarters
*Prior to working with The Salvation Army I had worked for over 20 years as a General Manager with Costco (started with Price Club in 1989), then with Sam's Club. I was semi-retired, asked by a friend, working for The Salvation Army as the Director of Retail, if I would consider working for and helping TSA with their retail side of the business, in particular their Pasadena ARC (6 stores). I met with the Administrator and agreed to be there for one year. Prior to the one year, I was asked if I could oversee the operation at the San Bernardino County ARC.
General Manager - Retail Development
Sam's Club - Moreno Valley, CA
2007 to 2009
Overseeing all aspects of the operation including Budgets/Profit Loss, Retail, Receiving, all Ancillary Businesses
Traveled with corporate personnel analyzing poor performing stores
Left after car accident, decided it was time to semi-retire (worked with a few small businesses, mostly friends, analyzing sales and profitability)
General Manager
Costco/Price Club - Temecula, CA
2004 to 2007
Overseeing all aspects of operation
Warehouse realized growth of 22% becoming the 5th largest in the company (sales exceeding 222 million for the year)
Store also became 3rd highest in bottom line profit dollars
Employee Base (450 employees during seasonal period, 310 during off season)
22 Staff Managers including 7 Ancillary Managers
Ask to write the budget for a new store not yet built. Analyzing market, median income of area, growth potential, and employee base needed at inception
Store received accolades for "Best Merchandised Store"
Twice received additional stock options for P&L and job performance
*Left due to offer at Sam's Club, same income, with the desire to travel and work with VP of Region
Costco/Price Club
1989 to 2007
General Manager
Costco/Price Club - San Marcos, CA
2001 to 2004
Overseeing all aspect of operation
150 employees, 16 Staff managers including Ancillary Businesses
Developed two Managers for promotion to their own warehouses
Taught hourly employees at our Costco University, helping them develop their managerial skills
Warehouse realized 15% growth (115 million dollar warehouse) at with point I was asked to run our Temecula Warehouse
General Manager
Costco/Price Club - Victorville, CA
1997 to 2001
Promoted to General Manager
Education
Cypress College. (1975-1978)
Additional Information
Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office - Advanced skills in Excel
Developed tracking payroll % program for Costco
Developed Store Manager and Warehouse Manger Daily Checklist now used throughout TSA
Wrote Excel Program for tracking payroll, sales, productivity, increases for TSA' Store Managers
Outside Interest:
My family, All sports, Kayaking with my wife, writing
Pictures of stores redesigned, new stores, Excel programs developed, and current review from The Salvation Army, available upon requests
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