Andrew R.

Archie
133 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Cell: (828) 215-9765
e-mail: aa1068e30@westpost.net
Capabilities:
* Effectively manage multi-unit businesses
* Direct all aspects of opening new store locations, having opened over 40 store
s
* Analyze personnel potential, train and promote from within; as well as recruit
effectively
* Accurately forecast sales and payroll
* Oversee merchandising team in assortment planning and distribution
* Facilitate training programs
Experience:
The Old North State Clothing Company (onsclothing.com), 09/01 - present
Founder and President
* Created and oversaw all aspects of better men's and women's outdoor and casual
clothing store
* In original 1500 sq ft location, increased volume from 247K to 630K over a fiv
e year period, maintaining 48% gross margins
* Became #9 volume dealer in US for Bills Khakis
* Purchased two buildings in 2007, expanded to 4000 sq ft, increased volume to 9
30K
* Maintained integrity of the business during recent recession by relocating, do
wnsizing, and fine tuning our inventory, which enabled us to actually increase
margins
Borders Books, Music, and Cafe, 09/99 - 08/01:
09/99 - 08/01: District Manager
* Responsible for 17 superstores, total volume 112 million, highest volume distr
ict in company
* Dramatically improved 3 least productive stores, 360K increase to bottom line
* Achieved #1 ranking in overall district shrink in company
* Established General Manager mentoring program between stores
* Utilized 3 stores as beta test sites for new company initiatives
Jones Apparel Group, 09/96 - 09/99:
08/98 - 09/99: Regional Manager
* Responsible for all aspects of managing 36 locations across 10 state area, to
tal volume 35 million
* Increased comps by 7% in flat market
* Remodeled 5 key stores, achieved greater efficiencies and $/square ft.
* Supervised two District and two Area Managers
* Supervised buying team to insure proper assortment
* Assisted in merchandising and training in new menswear division
* Opened 12 new locations
09/96 - 08/98: District Manager
* Successfully managed 22 locations in 4 state area, total volume 19 million
* Supervised opening of 8 new locations
* Consistently exceeded company average in sales
* Maintained low turnover of store managers
* Always exceeded loss prevention and payroll goals
The North Face, 03/96 - 09/96:
03/96 - 09/96: Store Manager, Schaumburg, IL
* Supervised branch of internationally recognized outdoor specialty company
Today's Man, 04/93 - 02/96:
08/94 - 02/96: Store Manager, Northbrook, IL; Naperville, IL
* Directed staffing, merchandising, and grand opening of new 25,000 s.f. locatio
n
* Recognized for best overall store presentation and standards in company
* Originated merchandising and operational procedures that were adopted company-
wide
04/93 - 07/94: Assistant Store Manager, Burbank, IL; Cherry Hill, NJ; Montgomery
ville, PA
* Selected to relocate and assist with opening stores in new region
Brooks Brothers, 06/90 - 03/93:
03/92 - 03/93: Store Manager, Cincinnati, OH
* Initiated and completed total renovation of site
* Assisted in opening new stores in Minneapolis, MN and Louisville, KY
06/90 - 02/92: Assistant Store Manger, Lenox Square, Atlanta, GA
* Created key item tracking procedure
* Redesigned stock areas to maximize efficiency
Macy's:
07/89 - 06/90: Sales Manager, Towncenter Mall, Kennesaw, GA
* Responsible for men's sport furnishings and collections
The Hub Ltd, 08/84 - 07/89:
08/84 - 07/89: Manager; Greenville, NC; Raleigh, NC; Chapel Hill, NC; and Durham
, NC
* Worked individually and as a team member to open new facilities for high end s
pecialty menswear clothing business