ROBERT GRODHAUS 4192 Powell Avenue a Whitehall, Ohio 43213 614.235.2804 a rg11efa74@westpost.

net MANAGER: Merchandising, Store Development Unconventional thinker with 15+ years of experience engineering higher profits i n the retail industry. Pioneer of consumer-oriented program innovation to drive sales. Skilled in developing store layouts and graphics based on sales forecasti ng, cross-merchandising, and market trends. Specializes in the development of Pl an-o-grams and coordinating store development and setup. Strong team leader with proficiency motivating and coaching team members toward achievement of goals. Product Placement a Site Development a Display Development a Visual Merchandisin g a Graphics Signage a Store Layout a Profit Engineering a Cross-Selling Techniques a Strateg ic Planning Forecasting a Inventory Control a Indoor/Outdoor Signage a Promotions Strategy a Marketing Revenue Generation a Customer Service a Operations Management a Sales Engineerin g PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NAPA AUTO PARTS, Ohio (1999 to Present) Fortune 500 retailer and wholesaler in the automotive and fleet industry. Division Project Manager, Central Division (2009 to Present) Manage merchandising, store layout, new store organization, and existing store r edesign for 750 company-owned and franchised stores regionally. Oversee store se t-up including space planning and cost estimates for labor, fixtures, and graphi cs. Provide depreciation costs by month, year, and 5-year forecasts. Supply regi onal and store managers with Plan-o-grams and product placement to increase sale s and gross profit. Optimize floor space and maximize selling potential through consumer-oriented planning, graphics, and layout. Apply remote access technologi es like virtual private networks (VPNs) to track progress across wide geographic regions. aExceeded quotas, achieving 112% of 2010 goals for stores to be reset. aAchieved up to 18% sales increase based on store layout and product placement, far exceeding the 8% increase goal. Assistant Manager, Greater Columbus Area (2008 to 2009) During economic downturn that led to downsizing in store development, took leade rship at the store level with multiple stores of up to 6,000 sq. ft. Managed dai ly operations and directed productivity and sales promotion at the store level. Developed staff members, training and mentoring associate to management level te am members. Maintained sales-floor Plan-o-grams and displays to promote high pro fit products. aProactively redesigned profit oriented Plan-o-grams and made store layout condu cive to consumer cross-merchandising. aManaged $5.25M in annual sales through direct retail and agreements with local partners in fleet management. ROBERT GRODHAUS

Page 2 a rg11efa74@westpost.net National Store Setup Coordinator (2005 to 2008) Led new store setup from NAPA Headquarters. Set field objectives and vendor prod uctivity during construction and design phases. Traveled to construction sites a nd monitored progress toward goals. Led installation of fixtures in the stockroo m and sales floor. Drove effective strategies for merchandising, product placeme nt, signage, and graphics. Promoted policies to ensure compliance and accountabi lity at the store level. aManaged setup and organization of stores up to 12,000 sq. ft. aPioneered a niche marketing strategy to drive higher gross sales across the ent erprise. aEngineered effective processes to cater to high-volume accounts with dealership s and fleet consumers, while maintaining solid policies for consumer direct reta il. District Store Setup Coordinator (1999 to 2005) Managed effective store layout for 18 retail and wholesale locations through upd ated and strategic Plan-o-grams. Trained managers and senior staff in customer s ervice through the Fast Track Training Program. Planned and executed promotional sales and marketing efforts through indoor and outdoor campaigns. Designed disp lays and graphics around customer-centric focus. aPioneered the practice of strategically planning merchandising and store layout within the NAPA family of retailers, earning a promotion to carry out the progr am at the national level. aPromoted mandatory store compliance with price labels and Plan-o-grams to prote ct profit margins and brand consistency. PARTS AMERICA, Ohio (1997 to 1999) General Manager Directed daily operations at the store level for a major retailer of automotive parts. Recruited, hired, and trained staff, managing performance and disciplinar y action. Ensured effective policies for human resources, accounts payable and a ccounts receivable. Managed inventory control through dual manual and computeriz ed systems. Delivered exceptional customer service and trained team members like wise. Created schedules and tracked employee sales for incentive programs. aBalanced outstanding customer service with profit-oriented policies for merchan dising, product placement, and store layout. EDUCATION & TRAINING Business Project Management DeVry University ASE Certified in Automotive Parts NAPA Training for Supervisors: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd tiers Diagnostic Equipment Training TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Retail/Automotive Industry Research through Online Databases