STEWART L.

BOEHMER
4015 Winding Way Rd
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Phone: 540-537-5200
sb289fb2@westpost.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior-level executive with a proven track record of success in retail industry
and store management, extensive experience building organizations and leading te
ams across multi-unit retail operations to deliver exceptional business results.
Strong leader with a focus on implementation and effective management of operat
ional standards to drive bottom-line profits and achieve desired results. Very s
trong communication, organizational, and people-management skills, has constantl
y been the cornerstone of career growth in each company that he has been associa
ted with.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MOSTLY SOFAS/PERFECT TOUCH INTERIORS
Roanoke, VA
1/05-PRESENT
PRESIDENT
Accountable for all aspects of the retail operations for two separate S Corporat
ions doing in excess of 5 Million in annual revenue.
Mostly Sofas has been voted the #1 place to shop in the City of Roanoke for all
Home Furnishing needs.

ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORES

Arcadia,WI
10/02 - 11/04
VICE PRESIDENT OF STORE OPERATIONS
Accountable for all aspects of the retail operations in Ashley Furniture HomeSto
res with 135 stores and growing, with more than $600 million in annual revenue.
Ashley Furniture HomeStores is the fastest growing furniture chain in the United
States with very aggressive plans for future expansion. Responsible for the dev
elopment of the entire opening store process, adhering to strict timelines, help
ing to develop training programs and overseeing merchandise and inventory manage
ment in a Licensee environment. Developed the Real Estate Flow Process for all c
orporately owned stores, working directly with Real Estate Agents, Brokers, Deve
lopers, and Local Government Officials. Specifically handled the Lease Negotiati
ons and Due Diligence on each property. Focused on consistent operational and cu
stomer service standards at all locations.
Operational Team managed the opening process in over 30 stores in the last 12 mo
nths.
Operational and Training Teams developed detailed operational processes to ensur
e the future success of each store.

KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORE

Menomonee Falls, WI
9/97 - 4/02
DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT
New England
10/01 - 4/02
Developed and implemented plans to open 13 stores in new market projected to gen
erate over $260 million in annual revenue. Recruited, hired, and trained over 50
executives for management positions. Established operational and productivity g
uidelines throughout district. Responsible for driving sales, maintaining expens
e controls, and meeting profitability goals.
Led highly successful entry into new market, achieving the #1 Grand Opening in t
he history of the company.
Implemented strategy to locally recruit and staff new stores, significantly redu
cing relocation/salary expenses and delivering over $600,000 in savings.
DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT
CT/NY
2/01 - 10/01
Led all aspects of retail operations for district with 10 stores and over $175 m
illion in annual volume. Responsible for training and development of approximate
ly 45 managers and 1200 associates. Oversaw merchandise and inventory management
. Implemented consistent operational and customer service standards at all locat
ions.
Managed successful turnaround of under-performing stores, delivering significant
improvement throughout the district and achieving 105% of sales plan.
Reduced historically high turnover rate, improving employee retention levels to
top 50% company-wide.
DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT
NC/WV/TN
7/99 - 2/01
Directed and managed multiunit operational and sales activities for 15 stores wi
th $250 million in annual revenue. Coordinated all facets of new store openings
and expansions. Maintained responsibility for all operational areas including cu
stomer service, inventory control, fiscal management, and employee development f
or 60 managers and 1700 associates.
Consistently met and exceeded all sales and financial goals, including accomplis
hing 113% to sales plan and 21% year-over-year growth in 2000.
Achieved the #1 ranking in the company for customer service for two consecutive
years.
DISTRICT MANAGER
Columbus, OH
9/97 - 7/99
Responsible for leading retail operations for 12 stores with 48 managers, 1400 a
ssociates, and $210 million in annual volume.
Developed and executed strategic plan to improve business results, delivering .5
0% inventory shortage, 103% to sales plan, and 120% to credit plan within first
year.
Enhanced operational efficiencies, improving corporate audit results to above co
mpany average.
MERVYN'S DEPARTMENT STORE
Haywood, CA
8/94 - 9/97
DISTRICT MANAGER, Houston, TX
Directed $210 million in retail operations for all stores in district, including
management of 13 existing stores and opening of three additional locations. Dir
ectly managed staff of 5 employees responsible for District Operations, Visual M
erchandising, Loss Prevention, Human Resources, and Administration. Oversaw trai
ning and development of over 60 managers and 1500 associates. Designed employee
succession plans to support company's growth and staffing needs.
Established consistent operational standards to improve district's performance,
producing 106% to sales plan, 120% of credit goal, and 6% growth over previous y
ear.
Consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills, developing and promoting sev
en assistants to Store Manager Positions within three years while also receiving
award for Southeastern District Manager of the Year.

UPTON'S DEPARTMENT STORE

Atlanta, GA
6/88 - 8/94
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF STORES
NC/SC/VA
6/91 - 8/94
Responsible for opening new market with 8 new stores while maintaining operation
al oversight for 7 existing stores. Managed and directed all activities for laun
ch of new stores including overseeing construction, hiring and training manageme
nt personnel, and establishing operational and customer service procedures. Main
tained staffing and P&L responsibility for over 1300 employees and $150 million
in annual revenues.
Developed and achieved sales generation plans, successfully growing stores' reve
nue by 15% in three consecutive years.
Effectively managed all operational/expense controls, improving inventory manage
ment to top 50% within company while never missing payroll projections.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science
William Jewell College, Liberty, MO