Steve C Stamenkovich
Cell: 313-***-****
*****@***.***
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Objective:
To secure an Upper-Level Management position, commensurate with my extensive experience and innate business acumen, within a dynamic organization where I can demonstrate my strengths and capabilities, providing significant and beneficial contributions while providing to be an asset, and vital component in the continued success of the company.
Qualifications:
• Extensive experience in successfully developing/implementing strategic initiatives within demanding, high-volume environments that attain/exceed objectives, and in providing active support to all activities encompassed within daily corporate operations including but not limited to budgeting, sales, marketing, inventory and supervising/mentoring. Additional vital experience obtained is within the multiple businesses owned and operated over a course of 12 years.
• Unparalleled management, leadership and interpersonal skills; continually pursue and form alliances with outside contacts, establish conducive working relationships, and promote a cohesive team atmosphere resulting in enhanced productivity and increased profit margins.
• Demonstrate solid, proven judgment; efficiently conduct/completely multiple assignments simultaneously, and delegate tasks according to recognized abilities. Proactively endorse and conduct collaborative efforts that reflect organizational needs/criteria.
• Exceptional organizational critical thinking skills; successfully restructured procedures and processes, piloting, integrating and incorporating innovative strategies resulting in realized cost savings.
• Motivated and goal-oriented; thrive and excel in challenging situations, facing adversities head-on and following through to completion; achieve/exceed objectives and expectations continually.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels; concisely articulate concepts/procedures understandably.
• Skilled in conflict resolution; effectively listen, gathering and disseminate pertinent data to derive optimal, satisfactory resolutions.
• Multi-lingual: English – Yugoslavian – Macedonian
• Exemplary work ethic, exhibiting professionalism, integrity, respect, initiative, perseverance and focus at all times.
Professional Experience:
2010-Present LEADSGENIE DISTRICT MANAGER OF SALES
2003-2010 CVS Pharmacy: STORE MANAGER & TRAINING MANAGER Farmington Hills, MI
Accountable for overseeing all facets of daily operation functions encompassing 5 facilities in Oakland County, their employees and vendors.
• Conduct audits for stores and adjusted inventory accordingly.
• Developed and implemented successful remodeling/resets of stores, generating increased profits.
• Collaborated in budgeting efforts, and in enforcing adherence to set structure.
• Mentored lower-level staff, developing/promoting future managers(i.e. 4 Store Managers, 4 Assistant Managers and 1 District manager).
• Maintained strict adherence to company code and protocol (EVR).
• Compiled, reviewed and analyzed district sales/activities reports (IAR).
• .Attend managerial meetings, affirming/offering proven strategies to attain corporate goals.
• Store #8163: Increased sales by 5% and margin by 40% (highest level ever).
• Developed creative and effective marketing display guidelines (Learnet-established as template for all other stores)
• 2006 Paragon Award recipient (District’s “Best Manager”, Michigan)
• Store #8262: Increased sales by 3% (2007-2009)
• Secured U.S. Agricultural approval by purging stagnant items from store/sales.
• Increased controllable profit (MCP) by 11% and decreased expenses by 4%.
• Earned District lead in “up-selling” 10 of 12 months each consecutive year.
1999-2003 Eckerd Drugs: DISTRICT MANAGER Clearwater, St. Petersburg Beach & Tampa FL
Performed much within the same capacity as previously listed, but for a territory encompassing 14 stores.
1996-1999 Rite Aid Pharmacy: STORE MANAGER Livonia, MI
Performed duties encompassed by previous employment but to a lesser degree.