* I am a passionate leader who builds teams that deliver results.

I am able to
overcome obstacles, handle long-term conceptual challenges and day-to-day operat
ions/activities in a fast-paced, service driven environment.
* Skilled management professional, committed to supervising toward excellence, e
xceeding professional objectives and maintaining and exhibiting a company-minded
attitude.
* Extensive experience prospecting, interviewing, hiring, training, orientation,
evaluating, promoting, disciplining and conducting new employee benefit/company
orientations --involved in the development and modification of job descriptions
.
* Exceptionally strong communication skills (written and verbal) -- able to list
en, provide feedback, counter objections, and quickly identify and resolve compl
ex problems.
* Self-directed and able to work productively under pressure/deadlines and in st
ressful, sensitive and competitive situations, handling multiple tasks simultane
ously.
* Proven record of consistent contributions to company profits through the utili
zation of sales, communication, planning, organization, and follow-through techn
iques.
Summary of Accomplishments:
* With recent merger between Restoration Hardware and Catteron was able to suppo
rt the merger without any turnover of 90+ managers from the regions leadership t
eam.
* Profitable P&L for region * Highest level of compliance within company
* Hired and developed new district leaders
* Responsible for hiring/training field teams for first Canadian stores

Possess exceptional skills in all functions of general management, retail manage

ment, and sales process development. Ability to convey vision, execute action pl
ans and align vision with business objectives. Specific qualifications include:
* Strategic Business Planning
* Productivity Improvement
* Budget Planning
* Excellent Leadership skills * Highly motivated
* Excellent client relations
* Team Building * Deliver Quality Standards
* Excellent representation of company's core values
EXPERIENCE PROFILE
Restoration Hardware - Corte Madera, CA (March 2005 to present)
(Restoration Hardware is one of the leading purveyors of premium home furnishing
s, operating a multi-channel, multi-brand, multi-market business. It has about
100 stores in 30 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada; each store is mod
eled after the home and features distinct merchandise.)
REGIONAL DIRECTOR - (August 2005 to present)
* Managed 12 States/Toronto, 4 Districts, and 30 Store Managers, producing $130M
.
* Condensed 5 districts to 4 districts, saving the company $225K.
* Reduced Region's inventory .48% -- production surpassed company inventory for
5 years.
* Earned "Innovation Award" for managing and training staff to achieve profitabi
lity.
* Managed Top Performing Region, with highest level of employee retention.
* Increased revenue by developing and instituting a customer outreach program "c
lienteling".
* Promoted from District Director after 7 months of employment.
DISTRICT MANAGER