Human Resources, sales, retail ulti-unit management

Sal Lombardi

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Port Orange, FL 32127

Cell: 401-***-****

E-mail: ************@*****.***

Profile:

High energy, results-driven leader with strong business acumen and

integrity, P&L accountability and a unique blend of experience in Human

Resources, Sales, Business Ownership, International Orientation and Multi-

Unit Management:

. Demonstrated ability to successfully build relationships and collaborate

effectively across functional department lines and at all leadership

levels;

. Innovative, creative team player with strong customer focus and strategic

planning skills;

. Consistently successful in cost effectively acquiring best talent and

reducing turnover;

. Change agent who understands the critical component of balancing

employee advocacy with business needs;

. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills;

. Flexible and results-oriented, with a willingness to follow through;

. Strong analytical, budgeting, forecasting, problem-solving and decision

making skills;

. Proven ability to manage and coach staff in multi- cultural environments;

. Effective assertiveness with the ability to influence others; and,

. Exceptional sales, negotiating and closing ability.

Business Experience:

East Bay Community Action Program - Newport, RI: 2007 - 2013

Director of Human Resources

. Total responsibility for all aspects of the Human Resources Department

at an eleven site, $22 million not-for-profit healthcare, social

services and Head Start agency.

. The core focus included social service programs that supported teens

to senior citizens, health and dental centers for the economically

disadvantaged and a 450 children Head Start program.

. Reported to the CEO, member of the Senior Management Committee and

attended Board meetings with project management responsibilities to

the Board.

GSR Brokerage: 2004 - 2007

Sales/Business Ownership

. Partner in a brokerage firm that identified certified manufacturers of

prescription drugs for purchase and sale of the drugs to the social

security system of the Costa Rican government.

. Concurrently, commission sales experience at Metro Honda, United

Mortgage, and Fairfield Resorts.

. Highest sales and closing ratio at the Honda dealership.

Familymeds, Inc. - Farmington, CT: 1999 - 2004

Vice President of Human Resources

. Total responsibility for the Human Resources Department, Payroll and

the Recruitment and Training functions at a drug store chain that

generated $300 million in annual sales, with 120 stores, a major e-

commerce distribution center and 1,400 employees, operating in 17

states.

Westwood Pembroke Health System - Norwood, MA: 1997 - 1999

Director of Human Resources

. Total responsibility for all aspects of the Human Resources Department

at a multi-site, 900 employees, for-profit psychiatric health system.

I reported to the CEO and was a member of the Executive Committee.

Brooks Drug, Inc. - Warwick, RI: 1989 - 1997

Director of Human Resources: 1994 - 1997

. Total responsibility for the Human Resources Department at a drug

store chain that generated $600 million in annual sales, with 240

stores, a major distribution center and 5,000 employees, operating in

the New England market.

. Direct supervision of 4 Field HR Representatives and one Distribution

Center HR Manager.

Manager of Training and Development: 1989 - 1994

. Total responsibility for training and development of all levels of

corporate, field supervisory, store and distribution center employees.

. Developed programs and conducted training in: Leadership Training,

Interviewing and Selection, Retail Management, Customer Service, Customer

Focused Quality Improvement, Performance Management, Maintaining a Union-

Free Environment, Sexual Harassment, Sensitivity Training, Reducing

Unemployment Costs, Change Management and Diversity Management.

CVS - Woonsocket, RI: 1974 - 1989

Director of Field Human Resources: 1983-1989

. Total responsibility for store management and pharmacist recruiting,

employee relations and the college relations program for a drug store

chain that generated $2.0 billion in annual sales, with 800 stores, three

major distribution centers and 18,000 employees, operating in 14 states.

. Shared responsibility for the areas of Training and Development,

Compensation, Benefits, Salary Administration, Manpower Planning and

Performance Appraisals.

. Direct supervision of 14 Regional Human Resources Representatives.

Employment Manager and EEOC Officer: 1982-1983

. Total responsibility for executive recruitment for all departments at the

corporate office and for EEOC compliance.

District Manager: 1977-1982

. Responsibilities included: P&L accountability, Operations, Sales,

Merchandising, Budgeting, Gross Margin & Inventory Management and Human

Resources for eleven stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

. Increased same store sales by a yearly average of 15%, enhancing the

District's market share against chain and independent drug store

competition. Increased gross profit dollars by a yearly average of 23%.

Reduced unaccountable shrink to less than .06%. Produced a bottom line

of 3.8%, as compared to a company average of 2.7%.

Store Manager: 1974-1977

. Managed the three highest volume stores in the MA/CT Region.

Education:

. BA, Economics / Business Administration, University of Connecticut, 1974.

. Bryant College Human Resources Certificate Program.

. Professional development continued through numerous professional

organizations and seminars.

. Certified Instructor, Skills for Managerial Excellence.

. Computer Skills: Office, Outlook and Internet research.

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