Anthony A. Butera
*** *. ****** *** **** ***. Tampa, Fl 33609
C) 813-***-****
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Executive Profile
People oriented manager with more than 27 years combined management and sales experience, client relations, marketing, public relations, etc., enthusiastic, motivated, results-oriented team leader, able to build commitment, cooperation and teamwork.
Professional Experience
Retail Franchise - Massage Envy (01/2018-10/2024)
CEO (Owner)
Job Responsibilities include:
• Responsible for the daily operations of the franchise, including overseeing employee management, scheduling, training, marketing and customer relations
• Responsible for mapping and executing all retail strategies
• Responsible for providing ongoing professional development and education to the franchise team, maintaining a professional image for the franchise and managing the finances, including fees for permits, memberships, marketing, and advertising
• Responsible for selling memberships and delivering great customer service to existing & new members.
• Monitor results and meet monthly sales goals
• Planning and organizing client relation events.
• Controlling flow-thru and all financial results.
• Promoting a Friendly, Outgoing and Enthusiastic personality to run a busy Massage Therapy Clinic.
• Maintain effectively communicate with members/guests on membership benefits, and clinic policies and procedures
• Assist in identify and problem solve, set expectations and goals and delegate tasks
• Effectively communicate expectations, train and motivate staff to create a winning team LVMH 05/00-01/18
Celine Store Manager, Bal Harbour, Fl. (11/2015- 04/2018) Louis Vuitton Store Manager, Saks Boca Raton, FL. (11/2013-11/2015) Louis Vuitton Store Director, Lenox Square Atlanta, GA. (11/12-10/2013) Louis Vuitton Store Manager, International Plaza Tampa FL. (05/2000-11/2012) Store Manager
• Responsible for overall management of the store, staff, operations, merchandise and customer service.
• Responsible for achieving KPI’s in the store.
• Achieving sales objectives, maintaining high operational and merchandising standards.
• Building highly motivated teams and developing associates to the next level.
• Maintain inventory shrinkage and accuracy to meet company standards.
• Monitor expenses to ensure P& L exceeds company requirements.
• Recruiting, hiring and training new team members.
• Produce labor and productivity reports.
Area Client Relations Manager
• Responsible for the relations of personal clienteling strategies within the stores.
• Promoting activities, events, and actions to develop new businesses.
• Developing personalized relationships with top clients in each district.
• Developing plans to ensure each store enhances the clientele experience.
• Partner with the store directors and Clientele Relation managers to develop relationships within the community to reach out new clients to the stores.
Regional Client Relations Manager Miami / Houston (12/11- 03/12) Developing the VIC client in Louis Vuitton Aventura & Houston
• Develop personalized relationships with top clients to enhance their affiliation with the store and the brand.
• Develop individualized plans to ensure that each VIC client receives enhanced store experience.
• Partner with Client Relations/Private Client Relations Director to create loyalty building initiatives for exceptional clients.
• Partner with the Store Director and regional management team to develop relationships within the community to reach out to new clients to the store.
• Participation in local organizations and events in order to increase the awareness of the brand
• Minimum of 2 sales-related visits outside of store to be accounted for on a weekly basis.
• Propose actions, events and activities to help develop business with key area influencers and the local VIC customer.
• Ensure full follow-through before, during and after events in order to nurture the VIC relationship.
• Partnership with regional store managers on events relevant to the VIC community Saks Louis Vuitton - Dadeland Store Manager, Miami, FL (6/05-7/06)
• Responsible for management and coaching of category service team members towards achieving elevated customer experience, category sales objectives, as well as operations and merchandising standards and goals.
• Responsible for building highly motivated teams, succession planning and developing associates to the next level.
• Develop events, incentives, and exceptional client experiences that will continue to grow client base, with particular emphasis on building local market.
• Network within local market to increase brand awareness and desirability (host store, mall, community). Saks Fifth Avenue 11/98-5/00
Department Manager, Tampa, FL.
• Responsible for the overall operations and management of the Men's department and Woman's accessories.
• Maintained the highest degree of customer service.
• Assisted sales associates with customer issues (returns, defective merchandise, repair).
• Achieving sales objectives. Maintained inventory shrinkage. Controlled payroll. Education
Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fl
Business Management,