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  Award-winning footwear industry leader with more than 20 years of demonstrated results-achieved at Nike.

  Proven track record leading sales teams and promoting footwear products through Omni-channel retailers.

  Accomplished management leader with a proven track record of increasing sales and lowering costs.

  Groomed and mentored many associates that were promoted to positions of greater responsibility.

Customer Service Team Leadership/Training Profit & Loss Sales

Inventory Control Operations Management Loss Prevention Policies & Procedures

Shrink Reduction Succession Planning Interviewing/Hiring Event Planning

Nike 1995-Present

In-store District Store Director, Nike Soho & Flatiron stores New York, NY (2016-Present)

  Serve as equal parts Strategist, Executor and Brand Evangelist for two separate retail stores.

  Generate drive top-line sales by training store associates on how to sell and provide exceptional service at Nike s flagship store in Soho as well as Flatiron location.

  Manage the daily operations and personnel at the Nike Flatiron retail store, including handling recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training while ensuring operations achieve revenue and budget goals.

Head Coach, Nike Running Westport and Upper East, NY (2011-2016)

  Lead Nike s 1st brick and mortar category experience location.

  Earned the Maxim Award in 2013 for Head Coach of the Year.

  Honored with Brand Truth Award in 2012 for demonstrating Sport is our Passion.

  Groomed five employees that were promoted to positions of greater responsibility and also on-boarded five new head coaches and assistant head coaches.

  Increased participation in Nike Run Club and supported a program that delivers an authentic and premium experience to 2,400 of the most influential Nike running consumers.

  Led Nike s first pilot Gait Analysis Program, and training and on boarding of Nike Running Eugene.

  Ran with Jason Lester on first 20 miles of his Journey for a Better World from Niketown to Paramus, NY.

Head Coach, Nike Factory Store Gonzales & New Orleans, LA (2008-2011)

  Increased sales by $2 million within 12 months while lowering shrink from .99% to .45% in 18 months.

  Honored as District 13 Back of House Contest Winner and DTC Nike+ Contest Winner in miles in 2008.

  Ranked No. 1 for Corporate Mixed Team (Hood 2 Coast) in 2010 and 2011.

  Groomed seven employees for promotions to positions of greater responsibility.

  Built relationships with local schools to promote weekly Play and P.E.

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Nike (continued) 1995-Present

Field Merchandising Specialist Florida (2005-2008)

  Trained retail store associates each quarter at The Sports Authority, Federated Department Stores and Nordstrom while managing more than 24 accounts.

  Boosted overall sales 28% sales as a result of leading Pinnacle/Pro Revolution installations in three locations.

  Increased sales 23% after training employees at The Sports Authority, Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa.

  Enhanced premium brand awareness for global marketing campaigns by leading presentations, including for Nike One Door, P-Series, Nike Plus, Fitness Dance, Air Max 360 and Nike Pro.

Merchandise Flow Manager Dawsonville, GA (2003-2005)

  Earned two nominations for Factory Store of the Quarter in 2004 for breaking monthly and annual store sales records, accounting for 51% of all store sales.

  Decreased shrink to less than half of the previous year after training employees on best practices.

  Mentored two employees that were promoted to management-level roles.

Assistant Store Manager Myrtle Beach-Orlando Market-Jersey Gardens and Naples (1999-2003)

  Earned Factory Store of the Year honors in 1999 and 2000 for Orlando (FL) Factory Store.

  Supported and grew Nike s first Distribution Center in Orlando, FL.

  Managed Nike Factory Stores largest volume footwear department in North America and led Nike Factory Store Jersey Gardens (XXXXXX) pilot footwear store.

Athlete Sarasota, FL (1995-1999)

  Honored with the Associates Committed to Excellence Award on seven separate occasions.

  Coordinated multiple Nike-sponsored events, including fitness expos and the New York City Marathon.

  Played three years of Minor League Baseball in the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB) organization.

  Completed:

> 30 Triathlons

> 25 Marathons

> 20 Half Marathons

> 7 Half Ironman Triathlons

> 3 Ironman Triathlons

> 1 Ultra Marathon

Running Coach; since 2011

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am relocating to Florida, so with this letter, I wish to express my sincere interest in becoming your next (INSERT EACH JOB TITLE HERE).

As my accompanying resume indicates, I am an award-winning footwear industry leader with more than 20 years of demonstrated results-achieved at Nike. My proven track record includes leading sales teams and promoting footwear products through Omni-channel retailers. I am an accomplished management leader with a proven track record of increasing sales and lowering costs. My experience includes grooming and mentoring many associates that were promoted to positions of greater responsibility. Among my achievements:

  Earned the Maxim Award for Head Coach of the Year while Westport and Upper East, NY locations.

  Honored with Brand Truth Award for demonstrating Sport is our Passion.

  Increased participation in Nike Run Club and supported a program that delivers an authentic and premium experience to 2,400 of the most influential Nike running consumers.

  Improved sales by $2 million within 12 months while lowering shrink from .99% to .45% in 18 months while overseeing multiple locations in the New Orleans, LA market.

  Boosted sales 23% after training employees at a retail store to promote an upcoming race.

I played three years of Minor League Baseball in the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB) organization and have completed 30 triathlons; 25 marathons; 20 half marathons; 7 half Ironman triathlons; three Ironman triathlons; and one ultra marathon. I ve been a Running Coach since 2011.

I am confident I would be an immediate and long-term asset to your organization. I look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com