Manager Sales
Resume:
Robert J. (Jim) Howard
PO Box *** Mobile: 318-***-****
West Monroe, LA 71294 Email: *******@***.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a new challenge and opportunity wherein my experience and skills can assist in developing and accomplishing the desired goals of an organization.
PROFILE:
Strategic Business Planning Vendor and contract negotiations
Multi-unit operations management P&L accountability and budgeting
Staff recruitment and training Cross-functional team leadership
Start-up and business development Policy procedure and compliance
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Directed and implemented systems which provided the foundation for the growth and expansion of a multi-million dollar company.
• Grew an organization through from 60 stores in 8 states to over 110 stores in 13 states with revenue of more than $300 million in annual sales.
• Developed a business plan that raised over $35 million in financing for the development and growth of an organization with $25 million raised in a private offering from Goldman Sachs.
EXPERIENCE:
Friendly Finance 07/10-Present
Collections Manager
Monroe, LA
• Collections manager for area wide finance company that provides personal loans.
• Ensure that all loans are paid and collected in a timely fashion to ensure the success of the finance company.
• Initiate collection procedures when/if loans become past due.
Self Employed Portfolio Manager 10/04-7/10
Monroe, LA
• Managed multiple personal portfolios for individuals with net worth in excess of $15 million.
• Invested client’s funds in appropriate areas of the market to ensure maximum returns.
• Provided individual consultations with clients to ensure that their financial goals were attained and recommended changes as the need occurred.
Dollar General 4/03-10/04
District Manager
Mobile, AL / Monroe, LA
• Supervise the operation of 15 stores in Mobile, AL. and 16 stores in North LA.
• Responsible for all hiring decisions of store management and individual store oversight
• Managed the stores in the achievement of increased sales and reduced employee turnover.
• Directed monthly district meetings to review issues, plans and overall company directives.
Howard Business Services 9/98-4/03
Self Employed
Monroe, LA
• Owner and operator of private management company.
• Provided investment counseling services, retail and marketing consulting.
• Business brokerage services.
Mission Service Supply 9/92-9/98
Owner
West Monroe, LA
• Purchased small mail order Catalog Company providing video and audio equipment with one location.
• Successfully grew company from one location to four locations in 3 states
• Increased sale by more than 300%
• Successfully sold company to exiting employees in 1987
Super Saver Wholesale Warehouse Club 3/84-7/87
President/COO
Monroe, LA
• Developed business plan that provided the direction, strategy and objectives for the company.
• Opened first warehouse club in fall of 1984 in Shreveport, LA
• Opened 20 additional warehouse clubs in 13 states, with more than 3,000 employees.
• Annualized sales exceeded $500 million.
• Successfully sold the company to Wal-Mart in July, 1987
Howard Bros. Discount Stores 6/76-3/84
Secretary/Treasure
VP Merchandising/ Marketing
President/COO
Monroe, LA
• Provided the foundation for the successful growth of the company by implementing systems to ensure better financial control of the operation and ensure cost control of inventory and merchandising.
• Implemented a corporate makeover of the organization, including name change, store layout and design, color schemes and merchandising assortment.
• Direct oversight ensured growth of the company from 60 stores in 8 states to more than 110 stores in 13 states with more than $300 million in annual sales.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Accounting
Harding University
Searcy, AR
Robert J. (Jim) Howard
PO Box 187 Mobile: 318-***-****
West Monroe, LA 71294 Email: *******@***.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a new challenge and opportunity wherein my experience and skills can assist in developing and accomplishing the desired goals of an organization.
PROFILE:
Strategic Business Planning Vendor and contract negotiations
Multi-unit operations management P&L accountability and budgeting
Staff recruitment and training Cross-functional team leadership
Start-up and business development Policy procedure and compliance
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Directed and implemented systems which provided the foundation for the growth and expansion of a multi-million dollar company.
• Grew an organization through from 60 stores in 8 states to over 110 stores in 13 states with revenue of more than $300 million in annual sales.
• Developed a business plan that raised over $35 million in financing for the development and growth of an organization with $25 million raised in a private offering from Goldman Sachs.
EXPERIENCE:
Friendly Finance 07/10-Present
Collections Manager
Monroe, LA
• Collections manager for area wide finance company that provides personal loans.
• Ensure that all loans are paid and collected in a timely fashion to ensure the success of the finance company.
• Initiate collection procedures when/if loans become past due.
Self Employed Portfolio Manager 10/04-7/10
Monroe, LA
• Managed multiple personal portfolios for individuals with net worth in excess of $15 million.
• Invested client’s funds in appropriate areas of the market to ensure maximum returns.
• Provided individual consultations with clients to ensure that their financial goals were attained and recommended changes as the need occurred.
Dollar General 4/03-10/04
District Manager
Mobile, AL / Monroe, LA
• Supervise the operation of 15 stores in Mobile, AL. and 16 stores in North LA.
• Responsible for all hiring decisions of store management and individual store oversight
• Managed the stores in the achievement of increased sales and reduced employee turnover.
• Directed monthly district meetings to review issues, plans and overall company directives.
Howard Business Services 9/98-4/03
Self Employed
Monroe, LA
• Owner and operator of private management company.
• Provided investment counseling services, retail and marketing consulting.
• Business brokerage services.
Mission Service Supply 9/92-9/98
Owner
West Monroe, LA
• Purchased small mail order Catalog Company providing video and audio equipment with one location.
• Successfully grew company from one location to four locations in 3 states
• Increased sale by more than 300%
• Successfully sold company to exiting employees in 1987
Super Saver Wholesale Warehouse Club 3/84-7/87
President/COO
Monroe, LA
• Developed business plan that provided the direction, strategy and objectives for the company.
• Opened first warehouse club in fall of 1984 in Shreveport, LA
• Opened 20 additional warehouse clubs in 13 states, with more than 3,000 employees.
• Annualized sales exceeded $500 million.
• Successfully sold the company to Wal-Mart in July, 1987
Howard Bros. Discount Stores 6/76-3/84
Secretary/Treasure
VP Merchandising/ Marketing
President/COO
Monroe, LA
• Provided the foundation for the successful growth of the company by implementing systems to ensure better financial control of the operation and ensure cost control of inventory and merchandising.
• Implemented a corporate makeover of the organization, including name change, store layout and design, color schemes and merchandising assortment.
• Direct oversight ensured growth of the company from 60 stores in 8 states to more than 110 stores in 13 states with more than $300 million in annual sales.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Accounting
Harding University
Searcy, AR
Robert J. (Jim) Howard
PO Box 187 Mobile: 318-***-****
West Monroe, LA 71294 Email: *******@***.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a new challenge and opportunity wherein my experience and skills can assist in developing and accomplishing the desired goals of an organization.
PROFILE:
Strategic Business Planning Vendor and contract negotiations
Multi-unit operations management P&L accountability and budgeting
Staff recruitment and training Cross-functional team leadership
Start-up and business development Policy procedure and compliance
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Directed and implemented systems which provided the foundation for the growth and expansion of a multi-million dollar company.
• Grew an organization through from 60 stores in 8 states to over 110 stores in 13 states with revenue of more than $300 million in annual sales.
• Developed a business plan that raised over $35 million in financing for the development and growth of an organization with $25 million raised in a private offering from Goldman Sachs.
EXPERIENCE:
Friendly Finance 07/10-Present
Collections Manager
Monroe, LA
• Collections manager for area wide finance company that provides personal loans.
• Ensure that all loans are paid and collected in a timely fashion to ensure the success of the finance company.
• Initiate collection procedures when/if loans become past due.
Self Employed Portfolio Manager 10/04-7/10
Monroe, LA
• Managed multiple personal portfolios for individuals with net worth in excess of $15 million.
• Invested client’s funds in appropriate areas of the market to ensure maximum returns.
• Provided individual consultations with clients to ensure that their financial goals were attained and recommended changes as the need occurred.
Dollar General 4/03-10/04
District Manager
Mobile, AL / Monroe, LA
• Supervise the operation of 15 stores in Mobile, AL. and 16 stores in North LA.
• Responsible for all hiring decisions of store management and individual store oversight
• Managed the stores in the achievement of increased sales and reduced employee turnover.
• Directed monthly district meetings to review issues, plans and overall company directives.
Howard Business Services 9/98-4/03
Self Employed
Monroe, LA
• Owner and operator of private management company.
• Provided investment counseling services, retail and marketing consulting.
• Business brokerage services.
Mission Service Supply 9/92-9/98
Owner
West Monroe, LA
• Purchased small mail order Catalog Company providing video and audio equipment with one location.
• Successfully grew company from one location to four locations in 3 states
• Increased sale by more than 300%
• Successfully sold company to exiting employees in 1987
Super Saver Wholesale Warehouse Club 3/84-7/87
President/COO
Monroe, LA
• Developed business plan that provided the direction, strategy and objectives for the company.
• Opened first warehouse club in fall of 1984 in Shreveport, LA
• Opened 20 additional warehouse clubs in 13 states, with more than 3,000 employees.
• Annualized sales exceeded $500 million.
• Successfully sold the company to Wal-Mart in July, 1987
Howard Bros. Discount Stores 6/76-3/84
Secretary/Treasure
VP Merchandising/ Marketing
President/COO
Monroe, LA
• Provided the foundation for the successful growth of the company by implementing systems to ensure better financial control of the operation and ensure cost control of inventory and merchandising.
• Implemented a corporate makeover of the organization, including name change, store layout and design, color schemes and merchandising assortment.
• Direct oversight ensured growth of the company from 60 stores in 8 states to more than 110 stores in 13 states with more than $300 million in annual sales.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Accounting
Harding University
Searcy, AR
Robert J. (Jim) Howard
PO Box 187 Mobile: 318-***-****
West Monroe, LA 71294 Email: *******@***.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a new challenge and opportunity wherein my experience and skills can assist in developing and accomplishing the desired goals of an organization.
PROFILE:
Strategic Business Planning Vendor and contract negotiations
Multi-unit operations management P&L accountability and budgeting
Staff recruitment and training Cross-functional team leadership
Start-up and business development Policy procedure and compliance
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Directed and implemented systems which provided the foundation for the growth and expansion of a multi-million dollar company.
• Grew an organization through from 60 stores in 8 states to over 110 stores in 13 states with revenue of more than $300 million in annual sales.
• Developed a business plan that raised over $35 million in financing for the development and growth of an organization with $25 million raised in a private offering from Goldman Sachs.
EXPERIENCE:
Friendly Finance 07/10-Present
Collections Manager
Monroe, LA
• Collections manager for area wide finance company that provides personal loans.
• Ensure that all loans are paid and collected in a timely fashion to ensure the success of the finance company.
• Initiate collection procedures when/if loans become past due.
Self Employed Portfolio Manager 10/04-7/10
Monroe, LA
• Managed multiple personal portfolios for individuals with net worth in excess of $15 million.
• Invested client’s funds in appropriate areas of the market to ensure maximum returns.
• Provided individual consultations with clients to ensure that their financial goals were attained and recommended changes as the need occurred.
Dollar General 4/03-10/04
District Manager
Mobile, AL / Monroe, LA
• Supervise the operation of 15 stores in Mobile, AL. and 16 stores in North LA.
• Responsible for all hiring decisions of store management and individual store oversight
• Managed the stores in the achievement of increased sales and reduced employee turnover.
• Directed monthly district meetings to review issues, plans and overall company directives.
Howard Business Services 9/98-4/03
Self Employed
Monroe, LA
• Owner and operator of private management company.
• Provided investment counseling services, retail and marketing consulting.
• Business brokerage services.
Mission Service Supply 9/92-9/98
Owner
West Monroe, LA
• Purchased small mail order Catalog Company providing video and audio equipment with one location.
• Successfully grew company from one location to four locations in 3 states
• Increased sale by more than 300%
• Successfully sold company to exiting employees in 1987
Super Saver Wholesale Warehouse Club 3/84-7/87
President/COO
Monroe, LA
• Developed business plan that provided the direction, strategy and objectives for the company.
• Opened first warehouse club in fall of 1984 in Shreveport, LA
• Opened 20 additional warehouse clubs in 13 states, with more than 3,000 employees.
• Annualized sales exceeded $500 million.
• Successfully sold the company to Wal-Mart in July, 1987
Howard Bros. Discount Stores 6/76-3/84
Secretary/Treasure
VP Merchandising/ Marketing
President/COO
Monroe, LA
• Provided the foundation for the successful growth of the company by implementing systems to ensure better financial control of the operation and ensure cost control of inventory and merchandising.
• Implemented a corporate makeover of the organization, including name change, store layout and design, color schemes and merchandising assortment.
• Direct oversight ensured growth of the company from 60 stores in 8 states to more than 110 stores in 13 states with more than $300 million in annual sales.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Accounting
Harding University
Searcy, AR
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