Direct and support retail member stores of a variety distribution Co-Op, add and prospect new business.
Assist and train Co-Op members to achieve top sales by utilizing new programs, merchandise and promotions available.
Store planning, Re-models, blueprints and purchase opening stock for all new members I had added.
Converted over 100 new co-op members to new ordering system and gained 6% additional sales in basic stock.

Manage Buying Dept., research and develop new merchandising programs and create special promotions.
Provide drop ship information from over 1300 companies to over 800 retail members.
Provide monthly in-stock promotions to reduce warehouse inventory and create additional sales.
Create blueprints, planograms and space allocation standards for Retail Operations and new store growth.
Developed PC programs to control vendor relations and merchandise show standards. Reduced timeline 60%.

Control all aspects of new store openings including timelines for Franchised Craft and Variety Stores.
Developed Space Allocation System and controlled opening stock budgets for all new and remodeled stores.
Place opening stock orders for all departments including warehouse, vendors and fixtures needed
Create and maintain UPC codes in system for drop ship programs for all merchandise lines to ensure P.O.S. integrity.
Schedule 8 Store Opening managers to next job site and complete their performance reviews annually.
Coordinate distribution activities to support new store deliveries on a timely basis.
Other positions held included Retail Store Manager, Store Opening Manager, Customer Service Mgr., Telemarketing Manager and Regional Store Planning Mgr.
Received President’s Circle of Achievement Award for design of store opening procedures.

Did not graduate

Basic High School