Allan C Pechko

732-***-****

ad1wo9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To pursue a career position in a dynamic, progressive organization where proven skills in Operations and General Management, Designing and Presentation, Talent Management and Team Building, Developing Lasting Client Relations and Sales can lead to mutual growth opportunities.

Qualifications: Over 20 years professional, hands-on, results-oriented management experience utilizing such key skills as: Managing Operations and Projects, Conceptualizing, Designing, Creating and Implementing, Planning, Organizing and Facilitating, Developing, Motivating and Coaching Talent, Public Speaking, Sales, Building Customer Client Relations, Setting and Achieving Goals. Experience:

Project Manager

Sym Syracuse Properties Aug 2022 to Present

• Coordinated renovations of all vacant apartments across eight multifamily properties in the Syracyuse Region. Met with general contractors and various trades for to discuss scope of work, obtain quotes, and to schedule required work. Met regularly with the property managers to coordinate work efforts between outside vendors and in-house team.

• Designed and drew layouts for kitchen remodels.

• Purchased cabinets, appliances and flooring by the truckload.

• Sought bids from contractors to address Capital Improvement repairs required by mortgage company and insurance company.

• Arranged monthly with mortgage inspector to show progress. Property Manager

The Royce at Trumbull June 2021 to Aug 2022

• Directed the day to day operations of a 340 unit Luxury Garden Apartment complex.

• Reported directly to the Owner of the Property and the Chief Asset Officer of the Property Management Company.

• Achieved occupancy goal and income growth through maintaining a high level of tenant satisfaction. Planned and implemented monthly resident events to improve resident loyalty.

• Developed a positive relationship with residents though maintaining a constant and visible presence throughout the property.

• Lead team in reducing delinquency and negotiating renewals during a period where some rents increased by as much as 30%.

• Proficient in Appfolio.

• Coordinated renovations of older units, and unit turns. Sought out, hired and scheduled contractors and suppliers. Worked directly with owner of property in planning and scheduling capital improvements.

• Turned over 41% of the units in a 12 month period. Store Training Manager

Joseph A Bank May 2018 --June 2021, Princeton Market Fair, Princeton NJ

• Achieved personal and store sales performance goals by developing client relations, while assisting in managing all aspects of the store operation.

• Lead by example, bringing personal expertise in merchandising presentation, trained veteran management staff and associates to raise store standards.

• Awarded Platinum Club status for achieving over a half million in personal sales volume during fiscal 2019.

Store Manager

Bachrach Menswear Apr 2013 – May 2018, Quaker Bridge and Menlo Park Malls, NJ

• Assisted the Director of Stores in opening six new stores in the NJ, Pa and MD market.

• Achieved store sales performance goals by developing client relations and increasing retention.

• Managed all operational aspects of a specialty store including staffing, training, merchandising, inventory control and safety.

• Achieved high standards of merchandising and visual presentation, while partnering and sharing with Visual Director concepts from previous experience and new ideas.

• Recruited, trained and developed staff to provide exceptional customer experience, resulting in the development of a clientele following.

• Trained new Store Managers and Assistants.

• Marketed company brand both on and off site. Found creative ways to seek out new clients in a market unfamiliar with brand.

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Area Sales Manager

Lord and Taylor December 2005– March 2013 (6 years 10 months) Quaker Bridge Mall, NJ

• Managed areas of sales floor that produced over 5.2M in sales volume. Departments included: Men's Clothing, Men's Furnishings, Men's Shoes, Men's Sportswear and Polo.

• Achieved sales growth by motivating and gaining commitment from team members, posted a 644K increase in sales in 2010, and a 417K increase in sales in 2011.

• Consistently out-trended the store in sales performance.

• Directed daily implementation and execution of company merchandising, visual presentation, sales promotions and pricing standards, while identifying and responding quickly to business trends.

• Coached team to be leaders in opening new accounts to increase repeat business and drive sales.

• Developed and retained a high quality and loyal staff while recruiting and hiring talented new associates as needed.

• Assumed the aditional responsibilities of Training Facilitator of associates throughout select stores in the tri-state area to improve the quality of sales associate/ customer interaction and improve the overall customer experience.

• Trained store management staff how to use new metrics to measure performance.

Area Sales Manager

The Great Indoors September 2003– November 2005 (2 years 3 months) Woodbridge NJ

• Directed daily activities of multimillion dollar merchandise areas, which included Appliances, Home Electronics Floor Covering and Outdoor Cooking.

• Achieved sales goals by training team of commissioned sales professionals, arming them with product knowledge seminars and using positive reinforcement to celebrate results. to achieve sales goals and provide great customer service.

• Improved customer relatiions by partnering with Design Center Team to expedite customer orders, and regional service and distribution divisions to resolve customer issues.

S ales Professional

Nordstrom November 1996– August 2003 (6 years 10 months) Menlo Park NJ

• Achieved personal and department sales goals by buiding a loyal personal clientele and by providing outstanding customer service. Clients included top executives of major corporations such as J&J, Prudential and a former Governor of NJ.

• Awarded status of Customer Service All-Star.

District Manager

Dean Floor Covering Apr. 1993– Nov. 1996 Nanuet NY, through NJ to Philadelphia Pa.

• Responsible for the daily operations, staffing and merchandising of the Floor Covering departments in various Rickel and Channel Home Center locations.

• Conducted regional training seminars stressing product knowledge, and customer service skills.

• Initiated monthly sales contests to increase morale, productivity, and sales. Education:

William Paterson University

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration

also studied Architecture at New Jersey Institute of Technology

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