Arnaldo “Rod” L. Rodriguez
Red Oak, Texas 75154
Cell 214-***-****)
Summary
To pursue a Management Career with a progressive Company that offers Development and Growth opportunities. I am an exceptionally motivated self-starter with 20+ years experience as a District Manager. I have strong supervisory skills and focusing on achieving or exceeding corporate goals.
Professional Experience
Best Buy Co. Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
P.O. Box 9312
Minneapolis MN. 55440-9312
Product Process Manager (03/05 – 01/08)
• Responsible for maintaining store standards, markups, markdowns.
• Ordering product to produce maximum sales results.
• Hiring and training of new associates for continued company growth.
• Handling Customer issues.
• Loss Prevention, protecting Company’s assets.
Dollar General Stores, Inc.
100 Mission Ridge
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
District Manager (10/01 – 9/04)
Responsible for 11 stores in the Dallas Metroplex, with an annual volume of 16.5 million.
• Responsibilities included store standards, markdowns, markups, payroll budget, shrink prevention.
• Hiring of new talent and training
• Internal investigations, safety audits, asset protection audits, monthly operational audits, expense control.
• Customer service, sales, implementing Company programs and communicating with the Regional Manager and the Corporate Office.
• Research area’s demographics and recommended locations for continued growth.
Fallas Paredes
3701 W. Northwest Highway
Dallas, Texas 75220
Area Manager (9/01-10/01)
Supervised two stores in the Dallas and Fort Worth area.
• Responsible for the hiring and training of management teams.
• Build sales results with excellent customer service.
• Enforce company policies and maintain high standards to maximize sales
Weiner’s Department Stores, Inc.
3701 W. Northwest Highway
Dallas, Texas 75220
District Manager/Store Manager (8/98- 8/01)
As a District Manager my main priority was increasing sales, management staffing, store presentation and asset protection.
• Appointed to oversee Dallas District consisting of 8 stores with a volume of $20,000,000.00.
• Supervised a staff of 200+ associates
• Hired, trained and monitored management staff for continued growth
As a Store Manager I concentrated on raising standards and results of employees and keeping shortages to a reasonable level and overall display presentation.
• Selected to manage and oversee all aspects of store operations.
• Member of District Supervisor in training program.
• Assisted District Supervisor in special projects.
• Boosted sales to a double digit increase in 1999 and an additional $200,000 in the year 2000.
• Implemented training sessions with employees for future growth.
• Managed significant complaints to ensure future business.
• Enforce strict security measures to keep shrinkage to corporate guidelines.
Edison Brothers Stores, Inc.
Bakers Division, Dallas, Texas
District Manager (1995-1998)
Focused on strengthening company image through better customer relations. Raised standards in operations and display presentation.
• Appointed to manage Dallas district after consolidation.
• Managed 14 stores in North, Central, and West Texas.
• Produced a 5% sales increase in 1996 and 10% in 1997
• Increased sales through accurately projecting future trends.
• Oversaw development of employees for continued growth.
• Handled serious customer complaints, ensuring repeated business.
• Audited inventory, investigated and acted upon inventory discrepancies. Reduced shrink by $50,000 annually
• Researched and conducted market analysis fo0r Regional/Divisional Sales Managers.