Randolph K Grimes Jr

28175 Raccoon Ford Rd * Burr Hill, VA 22433 * (540) 229-2664 * rge8779c@westpost

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Objective ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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Managerial position allowing for the inclusion of demonstrated onhand leadership
, organization, time management, customer service and communicative skills, conf
irmed by 14+ years of successful retail managerial employment and ownership.
Current Career Level -----------------------------------------------------------
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Store Manager / Supervisor
* Store Manager
* Owner / Operator
* Acting Store Manager
* Assistant Manager
* Departmental Manager
Years of relevant work experience ------------------------------------------
* 14+ Years Managerial Experience
* 3 Years Owner / Operator
* 17 Years Total Employment History
Profile ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Inspired and motivated managerial business professional with a successful 17 yea
r employment record including 14+ years of retail store management and 3 years o
f retail business ownership. An aptitude for identifying market bases and trends
, recognizing and improving areas of financial waste, managing a sizeable employ
ee base with the proper implementation of time management and the ability to res
olve issues through quick problematic thinking and the weighing of all factors i
nvolved within a solid teamwork environment. Skilled and proficient with managem
ent, professionals and customer bases at all levels. Accustomed to handling Prof
it and Loss (P & L) reports, daily revenue and accounting aspects, stringent inv
entory and audit controls, labor costs and computer integrated business software
s.
Adaptable and resourceful - able to quickly adjust and multi task under pressure
. Composed and proficient with an established ability to encourage and welcome a
valued diverse work environment that is open to change. Flourishes within a tea
mwork business structure and always strives for the next level with a can do men
tal and tangible approach. Welcomes challenges with enthusiasm.

Skills Summary -----------------------------------------------------------------

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* Daily Business Operations
* P & L Reports
* Customer Service
* Computer Sense
* Equipment - Telxon, Handheld PC
* Inventory Controls - ACIS Systems
* Labor Controls - Wage Percent
* Scheduling
* New Employment Interviewing and Hiring
* In-depth Listening, Understanding and Communicative Leadership - Large Employe
e Base
* Efficient Planning for Effective and Creative Results
* Pricing Analysis & Implementation
* Proper / Effective Merchandising (Increase Bottom Line)
* Organized and Clean Working Environment
* Time Management
* Security and Loss Prevention Venues (Opening / Closing)
* General Office Skills
* Finance Management
* Revenue / Accounting Controls
* POS Documental Summaries
* Procurement / Order Fulfillments
* Marketing and Sales
* Advertising / Promotional Venues
* Employee Evaluation Process
* Disciplinary Process
* Online / Telephone Conference Calls
* Outsourcing - Vendor Applications
* Shrink Analysis
* Soft Lines Processing & Applications
* Hard Lines Processing & Applications

Professional Experience --------------------------------------------------------

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Owner / Operator / Accounting
* Managerial requirements involve knowledgeable skills of finance management, st
rict revenue and accounting controls within a successful customer oriented busin
ess
* Prepare and execute tax accrual business transactions and daily advertising pr
omotional venues
* Maintain and assess inventory, procurement and order fulfillments
* Basic HTML programming and design
* Identify market trends and capitalize on areas of improvement for increased bo
ttom line profits and minimal loss
Management / Customer Service / Time Management
* Overseeing the execution of daily operations for an entire large and small box
store environment
* Played a fundamental role in labor controls based on budgeted wage percent to
sales through vital scheduling and P & L utilization
* Planning and execution of all hard and soft line merchandising opportunities f
or increased bottom line sales and profits
* Ensure the provision of continual exceptional customer support and service
* Managerially maintain a safe and sanitary environment for the customers and em
ployees
* The successful implementation of time management within a business structure f
or surpassed employee performance and morale
* Ensure all POS (Point of Sale) is current and in position for maximum visibili
ty
Managerial Meetings / Inventory / Ordering
* Provide and ensure the communication of essential business statistics within a
structured planned meeting
* Ensure the completion and communication of annual performance reviews
* Attend period end management meetings to compare and evaluate business perform
ance and improvement based on P & L results
* Maintain acceptable inventory levels and ensure proper preparations and accura
cy is achieved during period end counts
* Monitor ACIS & JDA inventory systems for excessive fluctuations or adjustments
* Support and complete computer based system merchandise order schedules and rev
iew for accuracy
Technology / Organization / Security
* Experienced in the utilization of Lotus Notes, Mainframe, Microsoft Word and S
preadsheets (Microsoft Excel) within a business establishment
* Swiftly learned and mastered business integrated Handheld (Pocket) PC applicat
ions with course completion
* Manage all aspects of day to day operations within a well organized time manag
ed structure, again with minimal bottom line deficit and maximum potential profi
t
* Manage a large diverse employee base consistently with minimal turnover ratios
* Ensure the daily security of the business premises in conjunction with company
Loss Prevention Agents
Employment History -------------------------------------------------------------
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VARIETY WHOLESALERS (Maxway Division) - Richmond, VA
Store Manager - 2007 to Present

PHEONIX LIQUIDATORS - Orange County, VA

Owner / Operator - 2006 to 2009
DELHAIZE OF AMERICA FOOD LION LLC - Fredericksburg VA
Assistant Store Manager/Acting Store Manager - 1993 to 2006
Training / Business Seminars / Awards ------------------------------------
* Three Separate Delhaize of America Store Management Training Seminars
* ACIS Inventory Control Systems Training
* Delhaize of America Accounting and Revenue Training
* IBM ISC Computer Functions, Lotus and Spreadsheet Training
* Wholesale / Distributor Procurement Seminar
* Web Analytics and Drop Shipping Seminar
* State Health / Weights & Measures Training
* Federal, State and County Business Registration, FEIN and Taxation Practices
* Diversity Within the Workplace Seminar
* Shrink Initiatives Program and Training
* FLCEUS Continued Business Education Program
* Serve Safe Certified
* Employee of the Quarter Recipient
* Recipient Highest Gross Profit increase 3 years in a row (2007, 2008, 2009)

Education ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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Germanna Community College - Locust Grove, VA
Completed 2 semesters 1993 / 1994
Course studies in Police Sciences, Public Speaking, Psychology and Business Comp
uter Systems.
Chancellor High School - Spotsylvania, VA GPA 3.7/4.0
General Studies Degree and recipient of the Presidential Academic Fitness Award
Computer Skills ----------------------------------------------------------------
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* Microsoft Word
* Lotus
* Pascal
* IBM Mainframe
* ACIS Systems
* Basic
* IBM Business Information Systems
* Microsoft Works
* HTML (Minimal)
* Microsoft Office Small Business Tools
* Telxon / Pocket PC Systems
* ISC Computer Systems
* JDA Computer Systems
* RTC & Dolphin Systems