R. Darren Stephan 160 James Street Building 24,
Apt. 7 Toms River, NJ 08735 rdstephan@msn.com
Primary Phone:(732)
281-2518
Store
manager exceeds expectations
OBJECTIVE
I seek a challanging
growth oriented company for which I can develop a solid pattern of success
and liability based on demonstrated ability and
performance.
TARGET
JOB
Description of my
perfect job: I seek a position for which I can grow and succeed in
my career goals. The position must provide a
fast pace, Challanges, And the support to assist
execution.
TARGET
COMPANY
Company
Size:
No
Preference
Category:
Retail/Wholesale
Description of my
ideal company: A company that supports the individual to
succeed. A company with a proven track record of success and proven
leadership within it's field.
EXPERIENCE
12/2002 -
Present
The Rag Shop
Hawthrone, New
Jersey
Store
Manager
Was hired to
re-merchandise sales floor plan in the company flag
ship store. Within 30 days, generated a 38.5% comp increase through a higher
standard of execution. Worked closely with all Senior Executives,
Buyers, and Merchants to enhance new layouts, Adjacencies, And new test
programs and/or products.
5/2002 -
12/2002
A.C. Moore
Shrewsbury, New
Jersey
Asst. Store
manager
Responsible for
maintaining the Frame, Memories, Art, and Seasonal Depts. Currently have
increased areas a total of 20% to total store sales. Areas continue to
drive the business. Responsible for ordering merchandise as staple and new
concepts. Continued training on fast track to be promoted to Store
Manager.
9/2001 -
5/2002
Ames Dept.
Stores
Neptune, New
Jersey
Store
Manager
Directly responsible
for all facets of a mass regional retailer. Currently have achieved a 5%
increase over sales plan while running a 4.7% payroll to sales ratio.
Also, have created above average merchandising standards which has had a
direct impact to our sales plan and merchandise flow. Direct influence to
P&L through fiscal 2002.
2/2001 -
9/2001
Ames Dept.
Stores
North Olmstead,
Ohio
Store
Manager
Site closed due to
company downsizing. Ran a 1.8%percent shrink to company average of 2.5%
shrink. Site closed due to company downsizing.Also, maintained high return
investment through-out liquadation to achieve a 100% bonus to the bottom
line.
9/1999 -
2/2001
Ames Dept.
Stores
Middleburg Heights,
Ohio
Store
Manager
Responsible for
setting and maintaining company standards in this 100K prototype.Direct
influence to the Training, Scheduling, Payroll, Operations, And the P&L
statement. Site closed due to company
downsizing.
5/1996 -
9/1999
Hills Dept.
Stores
Aliquippa,
Pa
Senior Supervisor
Of Hardlines Merchandising
Responsible for
creating company standards in direct regards to Merchandising,Layouts,
Planograms, Allocation, Space management, Special projects,and blueprints.
Trained all operational managers to exercise above standards and created
timing and action plans for all 154 units to co-exist to completeion.
Created all timing and action plans for all 154 units to co-exist to
completion throughout all facets of merchandising. Also represented all
senior executive reporting documents through consistent conferencing
weekly. Throughout the position, directed all 154 units to exercise a
total store enhancement in all Fashion Hardlines departments. Generated
all fixture cost analysis, development, and shipping of stated
fixtures. Allocation of merchandise, rate of merchandise sale ratios,
and space management were key factors on a consistent basis. Inventory
management with Buyers, Senior VP's, and store personal was a main vocus
daily.
3/1994 -
5/1996
Hills
Dept.Stores
District 6,
Ohio
Hardlines
Manager/Remodel Supervisor
Responsible for all
facets of Assistant manager incharge of hardlines
merchandising while functioning as the district remodel supervisor. Traveled
district to ensure proper timing and merchandising procedures were in place
throughout remodels.
6/1987 -
3/1994
Caldor Stores
Inc.
Bricktown, New
Jersey
Hardlines
Manager
Hired as the seasonal
dept. manager. Promoted to recieving manager and lastly to hardlines
manager. Departed Caldor on behalf of offer from Senior
Vice President to join Hills Dept. Stores.
EDUCATION
7/1983
Ocean County
Colege
US-New Jersey-Toms
River
Associate
Degree
Basic Accounting with
minor in business. Also hold a certificate of computer
science.
6/1981
Lorain High
School
US-Ohio-Lorain
High School or
equivalent
SKILLS
Skill
Name
Skill
Level
Last
Used
Experience
Merchandising
Expert
Currently
used
12
years
Project
Planning
Expert
2 years ago
5
years
Merchandise
Layouts,Planograms
Expert
Currently
used
12
years
Merchandise display
concepts
Expert
Currently
used
12
years
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Based on my history I
have a proven track record of success and promotion. I believe myself to
be an excellent, well rounded professional with the drive,tools, and
determination to succeed.