Daniel L. Mandeau

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Newton, Massachusetts 02459 adnb4x@r.postjobfree.com 617–771–1834–Mobile

RETAIL MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

Strong business development expertise

Understand the needs of retail management and the resources necessary to get the job done

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Achievement-oriented Manager offering demonstrated dynamic sales, marketing, and operations’ leadership. Impacting decision-maker with senior company management, customers and strategic partners. Exceptional communications skills. Implement productivity/performance improvements. Optimize people, processes, capital, and market positions to achieve incremental sales and profits. Interact effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and from diverse backgrounds.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Courage to address tough situations and focus on critical issues and activities; proven ability to drive sales

Set high level of expectation for staff improvement in the areas of performance, merchandising, customer satisfaction and all other store requirements

Store openings and management

Select, coach, and develop highly-effective associate and management staff

Analytical solutions provider, excellent organizational and time management skills

Direct full implementation of corporate programs and initiatives on merchandising, cost management, productivity, and associate morale

Understand competitive activities/trends in market, and unique local market issues

Ensure stores operate in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies

CAREER HISTORY AND SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

On Site Marketing, 10/15 to present

Representing NRG Home

Regional Sales Manager

Started a new venture at Logan airport and expanded to multiple venues in the Boston area: Retail, Gillette Stadium, Movies and more. NRG Home is a supplier of energy.

Fully accountable for building business from infancy stage. Responsible for

recruiting, hiring and managing of staff. Have exceeded sales goals every month since inception.

SolarCity, 11/14 to 10/15

National leader in clean energy services

Channel Account Manager

. Supervised 27 Energy Specialists who work in The Home Depot and Best Buy in three states

Grew staff from 6 to current 27 with active recruitment and on-boarding regiment

Opened new Vermont and New Hampshire markets within two months of each other unassisted

Lord and Taylor Burlington and Braintree, Massachusetts; 6/10 to 9/14

Upscale specialty store

General Manager

. Customer Service regional award winner for Spring,2014

Promoted from Braintree to larger volume Burlington store in less than 3 years.

Placed 3 former Filene’s General Managers into GM positions with company.

Achieved #3 KPI (Key performance Indicator) 2011.

MACY’S / FILENES (May Company) Saugus, Massachusetts; 10/93 to 4/10

Mid-tier department store.

VP, Store Manager

Operated as Macy’s since 2006. Companywide Credit Solicitation winner in 2007

Achieved #2 overall performance in New England North region in 2008

Opened Saugus 165,000 sq ft store with 1995 sales at $29 million. Expanded to 180,000 sq ft store in 2001 increasing sales 60% to near $50 million with volume ranking of 15th out of 102

Out-trended both companies every year since store opening

Managed multi-million dollar budget staying within planned guidelines

Successfully managed pricing, merchandising, corporate standards various levels of management staff, driving sales and reducing overages and shortages

Earned Special Award for zero executive turnover

Regarded as fair, goal-oriented manager maintaining open-door policy, and open lines of communication

Effectively directed management team with average length of service for executives 6+ years

JORDAN MARSH, Somerville, Massachusetts; 10/91 to 10/93

Mid-tier department store.

General Manager

Supervised highly productive branch store

Developed strategies for merchandising, training sales associates and improving operations

LORD AND TAYLOR, New York, New York; 10/81 to 01/91

High-end department store chain acquired in 1985 by May Company.

Divisional VP/General Manager; 1990 to 1991

Successfully launched Tysons Corner, Virginia location 1990

General Manager; West Palm Beach; 1987 to 1990

Promoted to Divisional Vice President 1988

Additional Positions Held:

General Manager, Plano, Texas; 1985 to 1987

Buyer; Headquarters, New York; 1982 to 1985

Assistant Buyer; 1981 to 1982

EDUCATION

PACE UNIVERSITY, New York, New York

Master of Business Administration Degree

BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Science Degree: Management; Concentration in Marketing

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