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EDITH G. WILLIAMS

CAREER OBJECTIVE

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Results-driven Retail Executive eager to contribute unique blend of sharp business acumen, team leadership, and depth of industry knowledge toward actively collaborating with a dynamic organization in maximizing bottom-line performance

PROFILE

Offer numerous years of executive level experience in the restaurant I retail industries, with expertise in increasing sales and profit

Solid record of successful concept development and execution, budget planning, financial administration and cost containment, and inventory control; maintain full • P&I L . responsibility

Manage franchising and expansion, mergers and acquisitions, organizational development, information systems technologies and corporate communications '

Train and lead top-performing management and support teams; strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

Prepare accurate business forecasts and analyses to determine food, labor, and overhead costs to develop price points; negotiate purchase agreements and lease terms; and supervise construction and renovation projects

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Proactively monitor industry trends and developments, -including competitive services and marketing activities effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop highly competitive markets

Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Sales Agent, 2018-Now

• Life, Health, Property & Casualty

• Licensed in SC, GA, NC, and PA.

Director of Communication & Production, UW Sports Ministry 2016-2018

• Created curriculum for ministry camps

• Produced CDs containing music to coordinate with dance programs

• Responsible for all shipping and receiving of program binders

• Coordinated all insurances required to run the camps

• Recruited nationwide teams to oversee the programs Director of Retail Operations, Goodwill of the Coastal Empire 2013-2015

• Oversee sales, controllable expenses, merchandising and staffing of nineteen location

• Solid record of lessening Expense/Ratio for this group 65.22% Retail

• Built strong management teams while developing their detail to business

• Created New Discount Strategy that is increasing sales and Transaction Average by $1.50

• Developed Training and Area Manager Program while opening four new stores in ten weeks

• Created Jewelry Department for E-Commerce

Director of Retail Operations, Goodwill of Southern NJ and Philadelphia 2010-2013

• Responsible for nearly a million dollar sales increase in Fiscal 2012/2013

• Drove business forward while managing the Transportation Component

• Understanding of all donated goods integration to drive sales and reduce costs

• Strategic thinking propelled and streamlined a transportation and a logistic model to success

• Created cohesive teams who were loyal and met their goals Executive Vice President, Bucks County Coffee Co. LLC 2004-2009

• Entrusted with leading Payroll, Human Resources, Operations, and Training departments with 500 employees in 48 cafe locations across five-state region

• Successfully increased sales by 18% while reducing payroll by 12%; drove operations from breaking even to generating positive bottom line figures

• Actively supported corporate expansion and brand positioning by opening 14 new locations Vice President of Operations, Visionary Food Concepts, Inc. 1996-2004

• Expertly directed all aspects of start-up operations of this casual dining concept; coordinated company transition from multiple concepts to clearly defined vision

• Guided operations teams, field personnel, and office staff in sustainably growing company and attaining short-term and long-term goals

• Favorably negotiated leases and oversaw the construction of new locations President, Quality Family Restaurants, Inc. 1989-1996

• Generated $12M in sales revenues and employed more than 600 people in nine Roy Rogers franchise locations in six counties as the largest single franchisee in New Jersey; granted "Franchisee of the Year Award"

• Developed, implemented, and administered financial, sales, staffing, and capital-budgets; adjusted projections and resource allocations based on actual performance

• Served on Franchise Advisory Counsel for the Marriott Corporation; purchased land, negotiated leases, and constructed I remodeled buildings