WILLIAM L COPHER

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Glasgow, Ky 42141

(859) -979-5195

ad382h@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position relevant to my interest and talents with a Company that rewards significant achievement and dedication.

EDUCATION Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY

Bachelor of Industrial Psychology

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

2019 Presidents Club Winner

Trains all new DMs in the Region.

Recruits new talent companywide in difficult areas.

Regional Vice President In Training For Cato Corporation.

2010 CEO Award winner at Burlington Coat Factory.

Highest comp store increase for region 9 in 2010.

Recognized for Light The Night sales in Territory 2 in 2010.

Actively mentored the Cincinnati market

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cato Fashions July 2013 to Present

Senior District Manager (RVPIT)

A. Sales

- Adheres to all corporate Sales and Customer programs and ensures customer satisfaction.

- Effectively motivates others to meet and exceed sales and communicates financial goals to all stores in my district

- Analyzes sales trends by using all available resources and makes recommendations to Regional Manager for increasing sales.

- Actively supports store in complying with and conducting contests and promotions.

- Top priority giving great customer service to increase sales.

B. Human Resources

- Ensures proper staffing by proactively recruiting and effectively works with a process for interviewing and retaining Associates.

- Provides for Associate development through disciplined use of store training programs, thus encouraging internal promotions to support company growth.

- Effectively motivates Associates to achieve position requirements and provides feedback on performance, including constructive and disciplinary conversation

- Ensures that store-level Associate Performance Appraisals are preformed in a timely manner.

- Follows appropriate protocol for Associate Relations issues.

- Succession planning for mid management employees.

- Ensures all documentation adheres to company policy

-Works unemployment claims. Also works with state agencies

C. Merchandising and Marketing

- Ensures that all aspects of inventory integrity occur (Receiving and Returns, Price Changes).

- Effectively merchandises store in accordance with corporate communications.

- Strives to continually increase personal product knowledge of all store Associates.

- Actively shops competition to maintain awareness of strategies, developments and opportunities

D. Management

- Projects the role of the District Manager as the senior member of the management

team.

- Establishes a positive, professional, sales and profit-oriented atmosphere.

- Leads by setting the appropriate example.

- Shows fairness and good judgment in decision making and delegation of responsibilities.

- Exhibits sense of awareness, urgency, and organization.

- Responsible for analyzing financial reports on a monthly basis to develop an action plan for sales and profit maximization.

- Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, delegate, execute and follow-up.

- Communicates regularly with Regional Manager with special projects.

E. Operations

- Maintains and controls all expenses to ensure store profitability. Ensures all Associates partner in cost savings measures.

- Protects all corporate assets by following Loss Prevention guidelines.

- Ensures efficient use of payroll dollars by utilizing effective scheduling practices.

- Completes, maintains and submits all required company paperwork on a timely basis.

- Insures adherence to all company policies and procedures.

- Provides for a well-maintained, clean and organized stores to support efficient operations and pleasant shopping environment.

Blackburn Correctional System January 2013 to July 2013

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Halloween City July 2012 to January 2013

DISTRICT MANAGER

Similar responsibilities as Cato

Burlington Coat Factory Dec 2007 to July2012

STORE MANAGER

Responsibilities similar to Halloween City only in a single environment.

Kmart October 1993 to March 2003 and January 2006 to December 2007

STORE MANAGER

–Responsibilities similar to Burlington Coat Factory.

CVS March 1, 2003-Jan 2, 2006

CREW COORDINATOR AND REGIONAL TRAINER

DISTRICT DSD MANAGER

STORE MANAGER

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