Joseph Breland Jr.
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District/Regional Operations Management
Retail Operations/P&L Forecasting/HR Management/Strategic Planning and
Direction
Sales & Marketing Leadership/Staff Training & Development/Conflict Resolution
Cross functional, cross industry leadership success in Operations Management in a
variety of business environments. Keen Ability to conceive strategies, execute
business plans and deliver profitable financial results in competitive markets
nationwide. Vision Driven and team oriented management style focused on
employee motivation and morale. Entrepreneurial, energetic and committed.
Professional Experience
Kodak Alaris(a Kodak Company) Montclair NJ. 2009-2014
District/Regional Manager
Reported directly to the Director of Retail Operations, oversaw the operations
processes of seven locations in five states .Built successful relationships with
clients and employees resulting in additional revenue and profitability
Successfully generated over $10 million revenue annually
Facilitated daily meetings resulting in operational consistency across all
locations
Focused on customer service, merchandising, payroll control, receiving and
inventory control
Regularly traveled to satellite locations and reviewed implemented systems
and operations to confirm processes are consistent with corporate values and
mission
Bed Bath and Beyond, Elizabeth, NJ. 1999-2007
Assistant Store Manager
Managed all aspects of store operations. Directed large store team to create a sales
environment that consistently exceeded sales goals and reduced operating cost.
Sales in excess of $12 million annually
Increased customer service rating from 71% to 95% over eight month span
by simply greeting every customer
Improved in store online purchases by 20% by promoting it for out of stock
merchandise
Restructured shipping /receiving area to maximize productivity
Footlocker, Miami, Fl. 1993-1999
Store Manager
Trained winning team by promoting from within and developing a awesome sales
team. Duties included where scheduling,cash management, safety and security.
Successful in a fast paced environment with a staff of 20 employees. Astutely
controlled labor cost and shrinkage.
Consistently exceeded sales goals by 20%
Received numerous awards for sales and customer service
Recruited and developed a strong sales team through positive motivation
Ability to drive sales under adverse conditions
Education
Pennsylvania State University 1987-1991