DONALD BLANK
**** *.*. ** ******, Coconut Creek. FL 33067 ? 954-***-**** ?
acggt5@r.postjobfree.com
I believe the backbone of any successful organization must be a strong
leader that has the passion and charisma to provide a long-term vision and
that will encourage others to follow them. I feel very confident in saying
that I am such a leader as I have not only the experience but the proven
track record of success. I would be pleased to apply my strong leadership
skills in organizational management, sales and marketing as a Director of
Store Operations
Team members characterize me as creative, empowering and forward thinking -
always striving to develop new ideas, capture new opportunities, negotiate
new alliances and build flexible organizations quickly able to respond to
constantly changing market demands and economic conditions. Customers
describe me as loyal - and I pride myself for my ability to build strong
sustainable relationships with business partners
I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you further about this
opportunity. Please feel free to contact me so that I can tell you more
about my skills and background.
REGIONAL / VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
& REAL ESTATE
Retail Operations / P&L Forecasting / HR Management / Strategic Planning &
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
strategy, 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
COASTLINE MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. Hollywood, Florida
. Vice President of Operations. Coastline has over 800,000 S.F. of
Retail Space from Texas to New York plus over 300 apartments in the
State of Florida.
. Responsibilities include New Development and Site Selection.
Negotiating all New and existing leases. Negotiating Vendors to work
the properties. Project Management in remodeling different center as
needed.
. Supervising Accounts Payable and Receivable. Sending out notices of
non payment of rent. Supervising all Evictions in all States.
. Paying of all Invoices for 7 properties in 6 States and the apartments
in Florida.
. Traveling to all properties to ensure properties are kept up to date
. Have meeting with any and all tenants when needed.
. Monthly news letters to all LLC Partners along with monthly
distributions for each property.
. Quarterly meetings with all investors, including the signing of
financials.
. Created and control all systems and operations for all properties.
Supervising our Legal, Accounting and I.T Staff. Being based in
Hollywood, Florida.
. Responsible for the bottom line profit and monthly Distributions to
all levels of Management as well as Partners.
NATIONAL STORES, INC., Gardena, CA
* Director of Corporate Operations & Real Estate (Contract) 2011 to
present
Oversaw the operation processes of 200+ soft and hard goods retail
locations in five states.
Create and maintain budgets and systems to ensure the overall
profitability of the organization.
* Create and justify budgets of over $1M to cover all necessities
and meet Profit & Loss (P&L) requirements.
* Reviewed and updated company Policies & Procedure Manual.
* Manage and motivate 11 direct reporting employees.
* Regularly travel to satellite locations and review implemented
systems and operations to confirm processes are consistent with
corporate values and mission.
FIBERGLASS COATING, INC., Fort Lauderdale, FL
* General Manager of Operations & Sales for South Florida.(Covering Fort
Meyers to Key West and Vero Beach to Key West, Florida) 2008 -
2011
Managed the employees and operations of a leading boat fiberglass and
resin organization. Built
Successful relationship with clients and employees resulting in
additional revenue and profitability.
* Successfully generated over $15M worth of retail and wholesale
revenue.
* Controlled the operations of a 50,000 sq. ft. facility including
warehouse and showroom for
inside and outside sales.
* Networked on a Business to Business (B2B) as well as Business to
Consumer (B2C) basis.
* Supervised hourly and exempt employees including office staff,
warehouse staff and drivers.
* Consistently updated commissioned sales professionals with the
latest technologies; and therefore motivated to produce
additional sales.
* Maintained and managed a fleet of four (26 foot) trucks and a
large van.
K MART/SEARS, Coral Springs, FL
* Operations Director
2007
Reported to Regional Vice President.
Supervised and managed every aspect of a 120,000 sq. ft.
Retail outlet with over 125 employees.
* Ensured that eight Department Managers operated in an
efficient and effective manner
Ensuring the highest level of income generation for their
particular department.
* Facilitated daily meetings resulting in operational consistency
across all departments.
* Spearheaded the evaluation of 29 stores located throughout
Florida.
* Focused on customer service, merchandising, payroll control,
receiving and inventory control.
* Created all budgets and held accountable for the bottom line
profit of the store.
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CompUSA, Plantation, FL 1997 -
2007
* District Manager
* 6 locations in South Florida doing 170 million in inside and outside
sales.
* As a General Manager
Managed operational processes and employees while controlling five
cost centers and P&L statement within one building.
* Earned the "CEO Award General Manager of the Year"
* Earned the "CEO Award most Profitable Store of the Year" (2 times)
* Oversaw all activity within a 30,000 sq. ft. property.
* Hired, trained, and managed commission based sales team in direct,
mail order, and retail sales.
* Controlled five different cost centers which were logged in under a
single P&L statement.
* Managed a staff of 75 to 100 employees at any given time.
A BUCK AND UP - NOT JUST TOYS - PLAYTIME GYM'N PARTY CENTER, Marlboro,
NJ
* President 1993 - 1997
Oversaw the operations of eight variety stores, toy stores and
children's activity gyms; generating a combined annual revenue on
average of 3.8M per year.
* Supervised the operations of a total of six retail stores including
two "Not Just Toys" stores and
four "A Buck and Up" locations.
* Managed the operations of two "Playtime Gym 'N Party Centers"
(children's activity gyms) for
Children ranging in age from infant to 12 years.
* Supervised a team of 55 employees.
HABAND OUTLET STORES, INC, Patterson, NJ
* Vice President of Outlet Store & Real Estate
1991 - 1993
Coordinated the complete startup operation of 29 stores and
successfully motivated staff to achieve
Bottom line profit and future growth.
* Corporate office consisted of three buyers and three IT staff.
* Managed Controller and a staff of eight.
* Supervised four district managers
* Supervised a 25,000 sq. ft. distribution center with 6 employees.
FINDERS KEEPERS, DIVISIVION OF T.S.S. SEEDMANS, Brooklyn, NY
Vice President of Stores & Real Estate 1984 - 1991
Transformed the company from 4,000 to 30,000 sq. ft. facility after
TSS initially purchased Finders Keepers.
Led the expansion of their retail division from 12 to 21 stores.
* Responsible for all real estate including site locations and
negotiating the leases.
* Managed four District Managers and two Merchandise Managers
* Created and managed all budgets.
* Directed every aspect of inventory control and the bottom line
profit of all the stores.
EDUCATION
State University College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Bachelors of Science, Distributive and Business Education
Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows XP, Windows 7
and Windows 2000