Management Consultant Resume

Desired Industry: Management	SpiderID: 2858
Desired Job Location: Dallas, Texas	Date Posted: 6/14/2005
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 07/15/05
Desired Wage: 65,000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: Masters	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
TARGET: CONSULTANT

Strategic Development * Change Management
Operations Management * Risk Management * Program Management

Experience:
Confidential Employment, Kilgore, TX
2003 to Present

World's leading retail organization with more than $250 billion in
annual revenue

Hardlines Manager (2004 to Present)

Promoted to conduct recruiting, training, mentoring, evaluating, and
scheduling functions for approximately 400 Associates in $70 million
retail outlet. Additional activities encompass negotiating with
vendors, creating strategic revenue enhancement initiatives,
developing special programs, building customer loyalty, networking,
building relationships, monitoring and analyzing market demands and
changing demographics, merchandising, developing business proposals,
assisting with software investments and implementations, analyzing
financial statements, controlling costs, managing inventory, and more.

* Increased sales $10 million and boosted profit contribution $1
million by developing relationships with local retailers and
targeting fast-growing market segments.
* Reduced employee turnover 11% by recommending new
training/incentive program adopted corporate wide.
* Maximized individual employee career opportunities by providing
targeted training and mentoring to 7 Associates eventually accepted
into Management Training Program.
* Forged lasting relationship with town council by participating in
PR efforts and community events.
* Maintain competitive market positioning by implementing powerful
and competitive Pricing Team.
* Selected to attend Emerging Leader for Women in Leadership
Conference.
* Recipient of Friend of the Community Award as well as Highest
Increase in Regional Sales Award.
* Chosen to represent Management Team at National Shareholders
Meeting concentrated on employee motivation and professional
accomplishments.

Food Manager (2004)
Charged with directing operational management initiatives involving
loss prevention, risk management, and vendor and merchandiser
negotiations. Conducted financial analysis, managed replenishment
process, participated in community events, oversaw quality assurance,
and led compliance functions.

* Reduced payroll expenses $700,000.
* Increased food sales 9% from previous year by planning and
designing modular merchandise layout in collaboration with cross
functional department teams.
* Achieved a 1% reduction in total controllables expenses by
accurately planning, controlling risk, reducing accidents, and
preventing shrinkage.
* Reduced inventory by monitoring staff, facilitating Associate
training on Point of Sale (POS) replenishment system, and introducing
improved inventory movement controls.

Homelines and Operations (2003 to 2004)
Managed and executed programs earmarked to increase sales and
customer traffic. Attended training conferences ad compliance
meetings. Evaluated and recommended Associate improvement
opportunities. Managed cash and claims efforts. Assessed shrinkage/
loss controls by monitoring invoices and UPC activity. Conducted
Associate meetings focused on communicating goals and providing
corporate-driven training. Created plans and proposals funding
community involvement projects. Made decisions on grants,
scholarships, and endowments for various charitable projects.

* Increased annual bonuses $500 per employee by reducing shrink and
increasing customer traffic 5%.
* Strengthened recruitment into Management Training Program 11% by
investing in community talent.
* Participated in Environmental Conservation Conference and Key
Leaders in Community.
* Launched job shadow program exposing high school and college
students to various career choices and probable mentors.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Columbia, MD * 2001 to 2002
Consulting services firm focused on assisting small businesses with
services from business plan development, to mission statement
creation, to budget development, to funding, to marketing and
strategic decision making

Consultant

Established and cultivated client relationships, developed and
marketed programs promoting SBDC services, conducted market analyses,
facilitated account tools training and utilization demonstrations,
researched solutions packages available through PeopleSoft, Oracle,
and SAP, and researched demographic data identifying specific market
trends.

* Increased bridal business demand 33% by conducting thorough
market analysis, creating brand awareness campaign, and developing
customer network.
* Reduced client costs 24% and led closure of unprofitable division.
* Improved productivity and increased focus on customer service and
expansion plans by eliminating manual order processing efforts
through implementation of POS Replenishment System.
* Secured loan for client through development of accurate budget
and business plan.

Education:
MBA in Marketing * University of Missouri; Columbia, MO
BA in Accounting * Southeast Missouri State University, Girardeau, MO

Outstanding MBA Student Award, 2002
MBA Consulting Challenge, Second Prize, 2002
Walter L. Crawford Educational Excellence Scholarship

Skills:
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
* Strategic Planning
* Client Relationship Cultivation
* Research
* Resource Allocation
* Action Plan Creation
* Workforce Supervision
* Workflow Planning / Prioritization
* Training and Education
* Marketing Campaign Development

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS INVENTORY
Word * Excel * PowerPoint * Access * QuickBooks * SMART

Additional Information:
C903dph@hotmail.com
Tyler, TX 75701

Dear Sir / Dear Madam:

Outstanding success leading multimillion-dollar sales increases,
exceptional talent managing a multidisciplinary workforce of up to
400 employees, and stellar proficiency identifying new business
opportunities are the hallmarks to my continued career success
working as an Operations Specialist. If you are searching for an
exceptional performer who will leverage sound business development
intelligence to improve efficiencies and bottom line profitability, I
urge you to consider my exemplary credentials.

I am an educated professional with an MBA from the University of
Missouri who offers strength to your organization with both practical
and progressive career experience analyzing trends, conducting
negotiations, cultivating strategic partnerships, facilitating
training, driving increased sales revenues, and more. The skills I
possess will quickly position me as a vital contributor. You will
discover that I am a creative problem solver, a strong communicator,
and a proficient change agent who works significantly well under
pressure.

I would like to meet with you to further discuss the possibility of
contributing to your organization's success. In an effort to take a
proactive approach to career opportunities, I will contact you in the
next week to schedule a time for us to meet with one another. My
salary requirements are realistic and, given the strengths and
attributes I possess, make me an excellent value for your
compensation dollar. I am seeking a challenging environment where
career growth and a sense of a job well done will be recognized.

Thank you for in advance for both your time and consideration, I
look forward to communicating with you soon.

Respectfully submitted,

C903dph@hotmail.com

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