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Driven, focused, and hard-working Strategic Leader with 20+ years of experience and a proven ability to lead others and oversee daily operations within fast-paced retail environments. Experienced in managing cross-functional teams, generating detailed financial forecasting reports, creating successful best practices/policies, and coaching/training staff members. Highly adept in improving operational efficiency levels in addition to maintaining strong communication with co-workers, staff, customers, and members of executive management.

Proficient in: Hyperion Essbase, Claritas Prime Location/Map Info, Showcase Query and Analyzer, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access, AS400, Lawson, JDA, Oracle, Workplace IQ, and Pro Lease Asset

Operations Management Retail/Store Financial Management Training / Development Policy Development

Financial Forecasting Expense Management Variance Analysis Real Estate/Market Analysis

Process Improvement Oral/Written Communication Project Management Time Management

  Direct day to day financial operations within a fast-paced environment with a concentration on increasing productivity and efficiency levels

  Perform detailed real estate analysis of both new and existing retail locations which includes reviewing lease terms, identifying areas of opportunity for savings, and verifying rent payments

  Utilize superior financial acumen to create budgets for approximately 69 Perry Ellis and Original Penguin retail stores in addition to making appropriate financial recommendations related to profit, expense, and operational cost savings

  Played a lead role in retail store growth from $48 million to $80 million, complete monthly forecasting, perform variance analysis, and manage the budgets of approximately 6 e-commerce websites

  Oversaw strategic financial operations within a retail store environment which includes completing detailed financial analysis, developing financial projections, and creating store budget models

  Successfully implemented a complex linear regression model which distributed payroll hours/dollars to over 200 store locations which resulted in a reduction of expenditures by $6 million

  Generated financial reports for use by executive management, supported the completion of large-scale projects, and handled planning logistics for the $74 million corporate office which centered on creating a G&A expense structure and working closely with 30 Department Managers

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity as (JOB TITLE) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a strong background in financial management and operations roles within a variety of industries with experience in developing innovative operational strategies, performing detailed financial analysis, generating budgets, and completing detailed budget models. In addition, I have strong experience in maintaining detailed records and encouraging positive rapport with others.

To complement my professional experience, I also possess an impressive educational background which includes a Bachelor s Degree in Finance with a Minor in Economics from the University of Florida.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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