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2013 Country Brook Lane a Allen, Texas 75002
(h) 972-529-4396 (c) 972-955-8378 a mn109d270@westpost.net
EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT
Business Start-Up a Retail Operations a Company Development
Multifaceted operations specialist with +20 years distinguished experience in dr
iving profitability for specialty retailers, chain and department stores. Season
ed in 100% start-up functions, marketing, advertising, POS development, store pl
anning and merchandise presentation. Proven track record of expert resource opti
mization, leadership skills and exceeding corporate goals. Tactical business ana
lyzer, utilizing a solution-based approach to upgrading sales and operational co
ntrols that creates a culture of performance. Strong leader, able to initiate cr
oss functional teams, streamline workflow, optimize resources and develop high-r
evenue generating financial systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DOLLAR TREE STORES/DEALaS STORES, Chesapeake, Virginia a 2001-2009
Top US discount variety retail store with +3500 locations in 48 states. Annual r
evenue $4.9B.
Zone Sales Director, Dallas, Texas a 2003-2009
Promoted from Regional Director to areas of increased responsibility due to cons
istently exceeding corporate expectations in operation development, profitabilit
y build and resource maximization. Recruited to head zone consisting of +1K stor
es with a +$1B sales volume. Zone team was comprised of 6 Regional Directors ove
rseeing +80 District Managers. Leveraged a solution-based approach to building p
ersonnel skills, cutting costs and attacking weak areas. Directed sales and P&L
functions exceeding company goals 5 years consistently. Led proactive training o
f Zone Management focusing on upgrading stores appearance, driving profitable sa
les, category in-stocks and client services. Maintained regionas with the highes
t internal promotion rate. Spearheaded best business practices, implemented thro
ughout the Zone, ensuring merchandise and operational standards above expectatio
n.
Championed expert logistical support, planning merchandise replenishments, seaso
nal allocations and distribution planning, focusing on margin deliveries and opt
imal inventory control. Initiated Plan-o-Gram and Plan-o-Guide development, timi
ng and compliance. Visited personally underperforming stores to determine and re
solve weaknesses. Created and executed new merchandise initiatives. Supervised n
ew store openings and re-locations through a team of new store coordinators. Re-
evaluated profitable sales initiatives, re-negotiating more favorable best pract
ice opportunities and recruiting new business increasing bottom line profitabili
ty and quality of service. Administered frozen and refrigerated appliance instal
lations increasing types of products offered. Served as key participant in creat
ing Merchandise and Operational Planners and initiatives implemented throughout
the entire US market.
Notable Accomplishments
a Doubled company expectations by a sales increase, raising margins +11.5%, cash
contribution +10% and profit improvement +13.5% and earnings increases exceeded
sales increases the majority of quarters.
a Ranked as the most profitable zone in 48 states due to expert cost cutting, re
source optimization and implementing a more aclient-centereda approach in manage
ment training.
a Improved inventory turns .6% < 1 year by a team-centered approach to cutting w
aste and upgrading controls.
a Utilized marketing and merchandise presentation background to launch large-sca
le grand openings, community events and merchandise visual presentations, genera
ting buzz and company awareness.
Conta
MICHAEL A. NOEL a Page 2 a mn109d270@westpost.net
Career Note: Additional excellent experience as Senior Vice President of the Nor
thern Territory, Sports and Recreation, INC. a 1996-1998. Director of Corporate
Recruiting and Training and Development, Service Merchandise a 1994-1996. Region
al Director of the Midwest Territory, Dollar General Corporation a 1991-1994. Di
rector of Store Planning and Merchandise Presentation, Director of Operations, R
egional VP Management and Divisional Start up Experience, McCrory Stores a 1985-
1991 Details furnished upon request.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Courses taken at the Creative Leadership Center include:
Leadership At The Peak
Creative Clarifications
Enhanced Listening Skills
Driving Performance Development
Motivating People