General Manager

Omar Berryman

***** ******** ***** • Bowie, MD • 202-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

● Facilities Management: Day-to-day management of the infrastructure including technology, telecommunications support, emergency preparedness and business continuity planning

● Human Resources Administration: Recruiting, contract administration, orientation, benefits administration, staff development and training, performance management, employee relations, employee coaching

● Staff Management: Management of administrative and support staff functions

● Financial Management: Budget development and management, revenue and expense forecasting,

expense control, accounts payable and accounts receivable

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008-Present Borders Books & Music, Silver Spring, Maryland General Manager

- Increase sales volume, market share, and profitability to meet goals

- Meet sales force productivity goals, and increase return on investments by increasing productivity and

lowering costs

- Integrate business strategies with regional strategy and activities of commercial and support functions

- Monitor and drive the performance of management staff

- Manage $2M operating budget, allocate resources within bounds set by the Regional General Manager

- Manage 200,000 square ft. facility, staff of 50 employees, which includes Café, Paperchase Division,

Operations, Sales, Inventory, Loss Prevention and Security

- Partner with retail property management to ensure contractual compliance regarding structural liability

- Community Outreach: charity book drives, host local authors, events and seminars

2007-2008 Wayne Wright Promotions LLC, Largo, Maryland Sales Consultant

- Trained sales team and developed training agenda tailored to company’s strategic goals

- Evaluated potential market base and developed action plan

- Planned and implemented on-going targeted strategies and goals for increasing sales

2005-2008 Borders Books & Music, Washington, DC Inventory Manager/Sales Manager

- Developed check-system allowing managers to track accountability of overnight employee’s productivity

- Reviewed accounting transactions for accuracy, verify invoices against order forms to ensure accuracy

and process adjustments as needed for $10M inventory

- Monitored workflow of 20 employees and ensured proper inventory was pulled for daily shipments of

150,000 square ft. location

- Maintained all business records and documentation as required; managed warehouse product and asset

inventories, route inventory data and vendor sales, contact and pricing communication

- Directed in-bound and out-bound inventories of merchandise, equipment and supplies to ensure efficient

storage and utilization of product

2000-2005 Borders Books & Music, Cambridge, Massachusetts Corporate Sales Coordinator

- Managed Corporate Sales Department

- Ensured that invoices were created and paid in a timely manner

- Negotiated with vendors, obtained product and service information and availability of product

- Successfully improved number of active accounts by tailoring services to company’s needs

- Exceeded yearly sales plan by $264,000 or 33% in the first two years

EDUCATION MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

University of Maryland 2008-Present

Bachelor Degree - Global Business & Public Policy

Anticipated Graduation Date 11/2011

Roxbury Community College, Roxbury MA 2002-2004

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity

World Affairs Council

American University Radio (WAMU)

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