Darrell F. Martin Cell (404) 723-0676 dm115dcbe@westpost.

net Professional Summary Extensive successful experience in multi unit retail: expertise in people develo pment, shrink reduction, merchandising, and store operations. ROSS Dress For Less Atlanta GA. 2004-Present DISTRICT MANAGER * Provide strategic vision, support and guidance for 11 stores in Georgia with a volume of 80.0 million. * Supervised up to 17 stores in Georgia, Tennessee and Florida. * Managing P&L budget and metrics and objectives in 2010 - comp sales 104%, prof itability 31% vs. 29% and shrink 1.44% vs. a goal of 2.12%, profit 102%. * Responsible for recruiting top talent, train and develop management teams for retention and District succession planning. Internal promotions increased to 45 % throughout the Metro Atlanta Area 2009 - 2010. * Ensure that an excellent level of Customer Service is provided in all assigned locations - Customer Service scores of 98% vs. company goal of 92%. * Responsible for conducting Star Visits to company standards. This includes the administration, tracking and follow-up for all visits with Store Managers devel oping and executing results oriented action plans. * Ensure company standards are executed with excellence in all assigned location s, I delivered 98% on store condition audits throughout the year. * Control payroll hours and dollars to plan, currently trending 15.8% savings YT D. * Handles employee relation issues, ensuring partnership with HR and LP organiza tions. Maintains adherence to company safety policies and ensure the safety of a ssociates and customers. YTD LP and Safety audits at 95%.

Burlington Coat Factory, Atlanta, GA 2001 to 2 004 DISTRICT MANAGER Responsible for Multi Unit Management of 8 stores throughout Atlanta, GA and su rrounding areas. * Raised internal audit scores from unacceptable to commendable. * Managed annual sales of 75 million. * # 1District in 2002 and 2003 for highest % increase in planned sales. * Raised Loss Prevention awareness throughout District, lowering inventory losse s. * Developed training program for store managers and assistant store managers. * Instrumental in the promotion of 12 Assistant Managers for the region, through the utilization of proper training and a Mentoring Program. * Control payroll hours to plan, as the primary controllable expense, as well as adjusting to current business trends.

Belk, High Point, NC 1999 to 2001 STORE MANAGER

Manage overall store operations with sales exceeding 10 million * P& L expense management * Develop plans to improve store performance. * Analyze merchandising needs and coordinate with buying division. * Managed over 100 associates including Assistant Managers and Department Heads. * Developed store succession plan and recognition programs EDUCATION Kings College, Charlotte, NC Certified by Wicklander - Pulaski & Associates in Interview and Interrogation te chniques References Mark Fouts, Zone Director Ross Stores T1: 956-205-8489 Michele Simpson, District Manager Ross Stores T2: 404-797-0260 Allen Christopher, Human Resources Director DIH Enterprise T3: 404-579-9246