JOHN T. KARAK
*** ********* *******, ***** *****, NJ 08061
856-***-**** ********@***.***
Objective
To obtain the position of a District Manager by fully utilizing my skills, experiences, and educational background.
Professional Highlights
Built a solid track record in developing and leading companies to success.
Sales Leadership - Increased store sales by ensuring customer loyalty and satisfaction. Developed pharmacy sales by
working with a patient’s doctor for their everyday needs, and also their insurance provider so they can receive
their prescriptions in a timely manner.
Merchandising - Created innovative displays that built sales of products to achieve competitive and operational
advantages in this highly competitive market.
Team Leader - Directly managed my store staff and a number of managers to follow corporate policy, execute
directives, and to increase sales while reducing costs.
Loss Prevention - Effectively maintained the store’s shrink by limiting theft using Loss Prevention controls and
measures. Maintained an accurate on-hand of products, and monitored employee theft to ensure shrink control.
Professional Development
Walgreen Company October 2006 - Present
Assistant Store Manager
Supervised operatives within corporate policy, daily operations, payroll, accounting, scheduling, maintenance,
strategically building and maintaining sales. Responsible for execution of pharmacy operations and sales.
Increased store sales in 2012 through innovative advertising and point of sale campaigns.
Decreased labor expenses through new scheduling processes and Labor Models.
Reduced overtime expenses through strong leadership and mentoring of new employees.
Increased employee retention by improving training programs, coaching, and implementing daily meetings.
Olive Garden July 2000 - October 2006
Server
Ensured corporate policy, guest satisfaction, ensuring customer loyalty, and sales. Fulfilled guest and management
needs during the shifts.
Bob Evans Farms Inc. January 2004 - July 2005
Assistant General Manager
Supervised operatives, maintenance of the store, ordering, scheduling, daily operations, and building sales. Ensured
guest satisfaction and maintaining food percentage in compliance with sales.
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management October 2010 - June 2012
Master Degree of Business Administration, MBA.
DeVry University August 2001 - August 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Certifications
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Pharmacy Certified Technician License: #520************
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook, IT (Internet Technology),
Computer Networking