Keith R. Harris 2561 Grassy Point #209, Lake Mary, FL 32746 901-246-2006 krharris17@yahoo.com Professional Profile Twenty five years of solid, successful experience managing all aspects of retail business operations. - Marketing, advertising, special promotions and events, and public relations
- Personnel hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising
- Budget planning
- Supported company’s procedures and manuals
- Purchasing, in-store merchandising and markdowns
- Expertise in staffing, training, motivating, and evaluating personnel to assure adherence to quality service, product specifications and customer satisfaction.
- Sound knowledge of sales projections, budgets, cost control systems and standardized procedures designed for stable operations and bottom line profits.
Regional Fresh Merchandiser, Sam’s Wholesale Club, primary responsibilities were to increase sales and profits within (10) units across the Southeast Region. Responsibilities also included: - Profit/Loss accountability
- Managed a $60,000,00 sales budget and a $5,500,000 profit Budget
- Oversaw expenses 10.1 – 10.6% to sales
- Maintained Inventory Control
- Developed Marketing Strategies
- Recruitment/Selection
- Mentorship and Management development (internally promoted 17 employees to management)
- New Product development
- Diversity Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Successes: - “Best in Food Safety” (2003 and 2005)
- Appointed Co-Facilitator, Sam’s Club University (2004)
- Selected to participate in Mentorship Program (2005)
- Attended “Sam Walton Cultural Workshop” (2005)
Executive store manager, Kroger Food Stores, primary responsibilities were to grow sales and increase profits. Career started in small volume stores generating $120,000 weekly sales in final years the weekly sales were $500,000 – 600,000. Successes: - Increased sales in every unit assigned
- Profit performances at 3-6% bottom line
- Developed 10 plus associates into the ranks of management
- Coached a team of 80 -200 associates
- Helped to improve the public school system in Memphis, TN, by mentoring and participating in the Adopt-A-School Program , which impacted 3,000 students
- Developed Outreach program, adopted several churches and nursing homes.
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