Daniel E. Harnum

***** ****** **

Taylor, Michigan 48180

734-***-****

l6a5w0@r.postjobfree.com

 OBJECTIVE: To find a company in which to use my extensive management and customer service background to grow as an executive and, in turn, to be evaluated on my performance.

 QUALIFICATIONS

I have been in retail management for 20 years. In that time, I have consistently proven that my managerial and service skills are second to none. I have always reached sales goals without sacrificing superior customer service. I have the ability to mold individuals into a cohesive unit, train them, and motivate them to reach a common goal.

 EMPLOYMENT

July 2007-June 2008 Regional Manager, Zero Technologies

• Acted as the liaison between Zero Technologies and 139 Home Depots, 521 Walgreen's and 668 Do It Best stores in 5 states.

• Oversaw and directed sales in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

• Analyzed all business trends, ensured functional business plans were in place that grew the business.

• Trained all pertinent store staff. Ensured all plan-o-grams were completed and maintained.

• Ensured all reorders were being made in a timely fashion. Increased inventory, through reorders, in Home Depot from $15,000 in July ’07 to $100,000 in June ’08.

• Maintained accurate reporting of all sales information, maintaining a 1st class business relationship with all stores/companies.

• Ensured and maintained 100% customer satisfaction.

• Scheduled all Sam's Club and Costco road shows, communicating all marketing plans to store management.

• Pursued new business within the retail community. Activities included providing demonstrations, supervising 1 District Training Manager and up to 6 sales professionals.

• Oversaw and managed HR issues, including hiring, counseling and termination of associates.

April 2005-July 2007 District Manager, H&R Block

• Managed 42 offices and 652 employees in the Detroit metro area.

• District generates $19,000,000 of net revenue annually.

• Directed and managed hiring and training of employees, recruiting new associates.

• Set up income tax school for approximately 600 potential students.

• Prepared successful business plans and budgets.

• Implemented new technology introductions.

• Managed all aspects of P & L, seasonal offices set up and operation, real estate expansion including business models, lease agreements and dealing with contractors, cash reconciliations, team building.

October 2002-April 2005 Area General Manager, Priscilla’s

• Oversaw and directed multiple store locations.

• Trained all store personnel, including managers, on proper customer service techniques, maintaining exact inventory levels, enforcing all company policies, maintaining store/company cleanliness standards.

• Conducted store audits

• Taught order disciplines. Performed human resources functions including hiring and terminating store personnel as required.

• Taught loss prevention standards, merchandising, and keeping stores focused on maintaining, and exceeding, sales goals.

• AGM’s are responsible for all P&L statements for their respective stores.

• Responsible for all outside sales, such as special promotions, uniforms for wait staff and dancers, on site radio promotions, and special holiday events.

• Heavily involved in the opening of two new stores as well as the remodeling of two existing locations.

December 2000-October 2002 Store Manager, Sav-On Drugs

• Hired, trained, and scheduled all store employees.

• Oversee all ordering procedures; this included promotional and everyday merchandise.

• Interacted with individual vendors ordering outside products.

• Coordinated all in-store projects such as merchandising, plano-grams, price changes, and store specific training.

• Assisted with the implementation of a new pharmacy computer system.

• Accountable for enforcing all company policies and procedures such as, but not limited to, cash handling, book keeping, and loss prevention.

• Managed 4 stores in my tenure: Grosse Ile, Sterling Heights, and two Dearborn Heights locations.

June 1995-December 2000 Store Manager, Arbor Drugs/CVS Pharmacy

• Hired, trained, and scheduled all store employees.

• Worked with, and supervised, 4 store coordinators primarily accountable for ordering, merchandising, stocking their individual departments i.e. Cosmetics, Photo and Appliances, Health and Beauty Aids, and Liquor/Lottery.

• Integral part of the Arbor to CVS transitional team.

• Ran the #1 volume store (front store sales and prescriptions) in District 42-02 and was the recipient of the 1999 Paragon Award.

May 1989-June 1995 Store Manager, Footlocker/Kids’ Footlocker

• Hired, scheduled and administered 3 phases of training for management trainees.

• Implemented all company procedures including, but not limited to, inventory controls, customer service policies, and sale preparations.

• Recipient of Woolworth’s Inventory Achievement Award three years in a row.

Reference available upon request.

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