Craig L. Scarborough

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Port St. Lucie, FL 34953

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Skill Summary: Retail management, including store operations, merchandising, and advertising background. Delivered sales and profit results consistently over this period including awards for store manager, district manager and category managers. Trained extensively on leadership development and developed future store managers, district managers and buyers.

2008 - 2020

BASS PRO SHOPS - Port St. Lucie, FL.

General Manager

Directed all aspects of store operations included retail sales, boat sales and on line omni sales. Opened new retail location in Port St. Lucie FL. Oversee all aspects of opening and operations for 7 years. Increased Retail sales by over 35 percent and boat sales over 50 percent last year. Supervised 100 - 125 employees with 8 direct reports 2006 - 2008

RETAIL CONSULTANT - Naples, FL.

Consulted on the development of new business opportunities in SW Florida. Assisted in the development of Classic Car Wash concept resulting in a combined car count in excess of 100,000 units in 2 locations.

2001 - 2006

LOWE'S COMPANIES INC. - Naples, FL.

Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse

Store Manager

Directed all aspects of store operations including retail sales, commercial sales, special orders sales, installations sales, and delivery.

Increased sales from $36 million in 2001 to over $75 million projected for 2006. Supervised 150 - 180 employees with 10 direct reports. 1984 - 2000

QUALITY FARM & FLEET STORES

Vice President / District Manager / Store Manger

Directed all aspects of purchasing for $800 million of retail product including assortment selection, inventory management, advertising and pricing. Areas of responsibility included farm supplies, lawn and garden, pet and soft goods / footwear. Developed a request for proposal process for all merchandising product categories, resulting in a $12 million reduction in cost structure. Supervised 12 - 15 buyers and inventory managers. Oversaw all aspects of multi - store operations including P&L, customer service, store presentation, personnel development, hiring, and new store openings. Increased annual sales volume between 6% - 15% on a same store basis in areas of responsibility.

EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON - General Studies

REFERENCES: Available upon request