SIAMAK TORKAMAN

15312 SW 53 Lane Miami, F

L 33185
Home: 305-229-4680 st6e034a@westpost.net
Mobile: 305-562-8493

Retail Management ~ Logistics ~ Strategic Planning ~ Regional Management

Top-performing, action-oriented professional with a combination of retail manage

ment and logistics experience within turnaround, high-growth, domestic and inter
national environments. Dynamic and hands-on leader who motivates and coaches to
create a passionate team that is empowered and driven to achieve performance me
trics. Delivered consistent positive results in a fast pace and multi tasks envi
ronment by executing business plans and process.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENT
Bloomingdales
Assistant Manager Miami, FL (2009-Present)
Assisting manager in daily operation of mens department which includes but not
limited to training sales professional, marketing execution, merchandising, inve
ntory management, loss prevention, risk management and operation cost control.
ARMAN GROUP INC.
President & Founder
Miami, FL (2008-2009)

Founded import/export company to conduct market research in order to establish

business
relationship with companies in Europe and Asia
THE HOME DEPOT
Store Manager in Training
Miami, FL (2004-2008)
Supporting store manager for $65 million dollar retail store employing 214 asso
ciates with management of over 68 million in inventory.

Assist reduced workmans compensation claims by 64%, general liability claims by

75% and shrink by 58% upon increasing awareness and safety through training of
employees.

Developed new strategic direction for the company including enhancement of curr
ent business models as well as extension concepts to drive new revenue streams.

Assist reduce shrink to record performance in store five years history.

Developed over eight associates for promotion.

HAMSHAHRI CORPORATION
 District Manager
Tehran- Iran (1998-2004)

Directing a daily operation of 8 retail-super stores throughout Tehran includin

g presentation, marketing, merchandising, inventory management , loss prevention
, risk management and operation cost control and staff training.

Hold full strategic planning development for a 1,384,000 sq. ft. stores with 14
29 associates, 168 supervisors, 54 assistant managers and 8 store managers with
$76 million in inventory and $495 million in annual sales.
led the turnaround in 8 stores to exceed sales plan by 12% and reduction of ope
ration cost by 7.5% for the first year by optimization of manpower and cost redu
ction strategies.
Achieved the # 1 ranking in customer satisfaction in 2001, 2002 and 2003
Increase associates promotions five-fold by identifying talented staff, develop
ment opportunities and serving as a mentor to management trainees.
REFAH DEPARTMENT STORES
General Manager
Tehran- Iran (1993-1998)

Daily management responsibility for a 152,000 sq. ft. store with $9 million in
inventory, $64 million in annual Sales employing 162 associates, 15 supervisors
and 6 assistant managers.
In charge of store operation including marketing execution, merchandising, inve
ntory management, loss prevention, risk management and operation cost control.
Achieved the highest productivity and the lowest operating costs of all departm
ents foe three consecutive years (1994,1995 and 1996)
Recognized for achieving the lowest workers compensation losses in the company
and for managing facility that experienced no claims in four years.
Received the highest performance ratings of any manager in the entire district
in 1996 and 1997.
LORD & TAYLOR CORPORATION
Miami, FL (1990-1993)
Sales Manager

Supporting store manager in daily store operation for $42 million retail store
employing 155 associates with management of over $6 million in inventory.
Produced the highest increased in sales and ranked as the #1 in customer satisf
action by demonstrating a focus on driving business result through a commitment
to customer service.
Responsible for multi departments throughout the store including merchandising,
training, driving sales and managing company assets.
BURDINES MAYFAIR
Assistant Sales Manager Miami, FL (1988-1990)
Operation support of store manager for $34 Million retail store, employing 146
associates with management of over $7 million in inventory.
Responsible for managing a multi department throughout the store including merc
handising, training associates, driving sales and loss prevention.
Boosted associate morale and developed new training models to improve customer
service.
EDUCATION
Industrial Engineering Technology
Miami, FL (1985-1988)
Florida International University
Associate Degree in Engineering
Lake Worth, FL (1980-1982)
Palm Beach Community College