Chris Hettler
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Executive Summary
A proven leader and retail industry expert who translates business strategies into maximum profits commensurate with the best interests of customers. Results-driven, customer-oriented executive who utilizes skills developed in project management, human resource and operational management to achieve professional success. Displays a highly developed skillset and understanding of employee developmentteam building, sales management, marketing, and merchandising. Consistently meets or exceeds established company sales goals maintains company standards while delivering customer satisfaction and retention.
Areas of Expertise
Operations Management
Customer Service
B2B Sales & Service
Financial Analysis & Forecasting
Accounts Receivable
Inventory Control
Project Management
Marketing & Advertising
New Store Design & Implementation
Recruiting & Employee Development
Multi-unit Management
Loss Prevention & Security
Profit & Loss Management
Strategic Planning
Visual Merchandising
Professional Experience
Luxottica, LensCrafters – Kennesaw and Marietta, GA Aug. 2012 - Present
Retail Sales Manager
Manage retail sales operations in following areas: employee development, financial planning and budgetary analysis, patient retention, retail operations, accounts receivable, community outreach, and new store merchandising.
Manage stores with sales volume exceeding 4 million dollars each year
Develop community outreach programs providing vision screening at local elementary schools
Successfully developed teammate associates into management and leadership roles within the region and company
Recruit, hire, and train retail sales associates for high-volume stores
Lead store during major renovation/remodel operationexceeding sales goals.
Recognized by Regional Vice President for exceeding customer service and sales to plan for 3 consecutive years
President’s Club recognition for sales performance last 2 years (top 50 ranking for sales associates)
KinderCare Learning Centers – Alpharetta, GA April 2010 – Aug. 2012
Center Director
Managed center operations in following areas: family relationship development, business-to-business marketing, employee development, financial planning and budgetary analysis, family retention, center operations, accounts receivable.
Authored and created training documentation materials which were implemented by the South East region
Established “Partners in Education” program which developed relationships in business community
Recognized by Vice President for “Excellence in Execution” for financial, promotional and educational objectives
Center achieved performance goalsduring my tenure
Re-established position of the enter to exceed enrolment goals
Oreck Clean Home Center – Norcross, GA Nov. 2009 – April 2010
Area Manager
Managed store operations in following areas: business-to-business development, customer service, merchandising, human resources, operational and product knowledge training, employee development, fiscal planning and budgetary forecasting, sales analysis, marketing, financial reporting
Increased revenue by 30% over prior year sales; met and exceeded all financial goals
Completed total store remodel, as well as surpassed sales and service projections duringfirst as manager
Implemented business-to-business marketing strategies to increase traffic for the store
Recognized as top 5 performer in company in regards to margin, service revenuesales volume and customer satisfaction
Inkstop – Woodstock, GA June 2007 – Oct. 2009
District Facility Manager
Managed store operations in the following areas: operations, customer service, human resources, operational and product knowledge training, business development and employee development, fiscal planning and budgetary forecasting, sales analysis, marketing, financial reporting
stablishment of new retail concept in the Atlanta market with 14 stores. Responsibilities included construction coordination, new store merchandising, staff development, and marketing to the community
Developed & implemented training programs for the Atlanta market in the areas of product knowledge, customer service & sales
Operated top performing store in the South margin, private brand sales, revenue, and customer service
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Develop standard operating procedures for new company in a new market
Office Depot – Woodstock, GA June 2005 – June 2007
Operational Logistics Manager
Managed and supervised store operations in the following areas: daily business and customer flow, Fanatical Customer Service Program™, human resources, motivational training, business development, budgetary planning strategies, service and sales/incentive programs, business-to-business marketing
Developed sales training programs and customer focus programs to increase sales in technology department by % over previous year
improv department and store sales from a $75,000 loss to $25,000 profit by end of fiscal year through enforcement of loss prevention standards, employee engagement activities, and minimization of operational gaps
Responsible for financial analysis and inventory replenishment for a store which grossed over $2.5 million dollars each year
Consistently recognized for top sales performance in customer service/sales programs in the South East regio
Oversaw all for a store with over $4 million dollars in inventory
Directed employee development for 25 or more employees
Blockbuster Video – Marietta, GA Sept. 2003 – June 2005
Store Manager
Managed and supervised store operations in the following areas: financial accountability, quality customer service (problem resolution/social diplomacy), vendor relations, supply management, property management and store maintenance, loss prevention and safety compliance, sales and marketing
Assigned to district’s most underperforming store, and within one year, store was recognized as top performer in all company sales/service programs. This through new staff development, implementation of organizational standards, ustomer retention and service training.
Recognized as “Rookie of the Year” at store managers’ annual meeting
Acknowledged as top performing store in sale and customer service during tenure
Georgia Theatre Company – Woodstock, GA Nov. 1995 – Sept. 2003
Cherokee 16 Cinemas
General Manager
Supervised and managed theatre operations in following areas: floor operations (theatre operations), concession management, box office accountability, quality customer service, vendor relations and supply management, property management and maintenance, operation of multi-million dollar equipment, human resource management, budgetary controls
Directed employee development for as many as 45 employees
Operated company’s top-performing and flagship location in the South East
Managed revenue controls and accountability for a multi-million-dollar business
Repeatedly achieved and exceeded sales goals and customer service expectations
Education
Kennesaw State University – Kennesaw, GA
Bachelor of Sports Management
Ellis University- Chicago, IL
Child Development Associates Degree