Patrick T. Crissy
*** ****** **** *** ******, FL 32765 239-***-**** ********@*******.***
Proven performer with 25+ years in Business Management seeks solid partnership with organization that wants to grow and exceed goals. Multiple levels of experience include sales and marketing, logistics, merchandising, warehousing and human resources. Committed to increasing sales and profitability, creating exceptional teams, and providing unparalleled service.
Key Skills:
Sales and Marketing
Operations
Team Building
People Development
Inventory Control
Loss Prevention
Improving P & L
Merchandising
Logistics
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Author/Writer
Safety/Security
Negotiations
Human Resources
Public Speaking
Work Experience:
Management Consultant (Principal) --- 7/2000 to 2024
Provide individual and group coaching to various business organizations. Evaluate current operations for profitability and efficiency. Assess strengths and weaknesses and develop an action plan. IMPLEMENT action plan! Teach needed skills, facilitate teamwork, improve morale, boost sales, and increase productivity. Design and deliver workshops customized to clients’ needs. Give continued support through goal-setting sessions and follow-up assessments.
Client List Includes: Retail, Medical Practices, Manufacturing, Publishing Companies, Educational Institutions, Advertising/Marketing/PR Firms, Technology Industry.
Accomplishments:
Saved 13% of every stores electric bill by developing a Light Cloud, “kill switch.”
Developed “Sequencing” ordering for retail chain saving 35% of time spent ordering product.
Tripled client base of computer engineering firm, by creatively marketing and promoting their newest product, an interactive restaurant ordering system.
Negotiated diagnostic testing costs 25% lower for Medical practice resulting in projected
Savings of $42,000.00 per year!
Created and hosted a weekly one-hour Radio Program “Minding Your Own Business” on
WCCF, Punta Gorda, Florida, 2005 - 2006. Provided small business advice and tips.
Samples of Published Accomplishments:
“Interference”, Novel, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure © 2012
“Mind Your Own Business,” Harbor Style Magazine, December 2005.
“Top Ten Mistakes New Businesses Make,” Harbor Style Magazine, September 2005.
“Turning Employees into Business Partners,” Small Business Guide, November 2004.
Best Buy Manager--- 5/2008 to 10/2011 Store Closed @ Colonial and I-75 @ 9370 Dynasty Drive Fort Myers, FL 33906 Corporate-7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield MN 55423
Hired as Assistant Store Manager to manage 80+ employees and Supervisors in retail setting. Duties include purchasing, scheduling, events planning, ad strategies, counseling, hiring, customer service and problem resolution. Store closed due to company restructure/traffic.
The Home Depot---3/87 to 7/2000, Tampa and Orlando Markets
2455 Paces Ferry Rd NW Atlanta, Ga. 30339 800-***-****)
General Store Manager
Hired, trained, supervised, and motivated a 150-member team of full- and part-time associates. Encouraged co-creative atmosphere. Evaluated and promoted managers. Directed daily activities of sales floor. Ensured effective merchandising of product. Maintained $7 million inventory. Drove $65 million in annual sales. Promoted company culture and exceeded profits goals.
District Project Coordinator
Created and designed rollout of new Flooring Department for 12 Central Florida stores. Coordinated new remodels: planned resets, merchandised product, and trained associates. Created marketing events. Local sales increased 45%. Concept then implemented company-wide. Average store sales across the nation increased 35 %.
Various Positions within Home Depot (Performance-Based Promotions)
Loss Prevention Supervisor
Department Supervisor
Customer Service Manager
Administrative/Operations Manager
Human Resources Manager
Merchandising Manager
Assistant Store Manager
Education/Affiliations:
Senior Advisor/My True Prosperity 2023-Present
Shelter Manager/Hurricane Irma for Lee County Emergency Management 2017
Member, Horizon Council’s North Fort Myers Commercial Revitalization Task Force 2015-2022
Advisor, North Fort Myers Civic Association 2015-2023
Member School Advisory Council, North Fort Myers High School 2015-2023
Member, Gulf Coast Writers Association 2012-2023
Volunteer, Tropic Isles Elementary School - Reading Tutor 2009-2012
Member, International Council of Shopping Centers, 2007-2008
A.A.S. Degree, Criminal Justice, State University of New York, Canton, NY, 1980.
References Available Upon Request