Richard M DeLeonardis
Burlingame
Summary
Seasoned Store Director specializing in buying, merchandising, and management of multiple retail locations. Polished professional skilled in overseeing all facets of customer-facing and back-end operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Housewares Director & General Merchandise Manager
Draeger's Market
11.2022 - Current
- Created interactive store displays with the goal of enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Analyzed sales trends to adjust inventory orders and reduce excess stock.
- Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
Assistant Housewares Buyer
Draeger's Market
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with suppliers to align on product specifications and delivery schedules.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Supported Housewares Director while visiting shows and stores.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
Store Manager
Hudson Grace
05.2016 - 10.2021
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Store Manager
Leftovers Consignment
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Curated, priced and merchandised a varied collection of housewares, accessories, furniture and art in a high traffic SF location
- Managed and trained consignment process and software to staff
General Manager
Williams-Sonoma
10.2006 - 10.2016
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
Education
Leadership Training - Management
Dale Carnegie
10.2005
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Public Relations
Miami University
Oxford, OH12.2000
Skills
- Store Merchandising
- Shift Scheduling
- Payroll Management
- Customer Experience
- Inventory Management
- Leading Staff Meetings
- Special Events
Timeline
Housewares Director & General Merchandise Manager
Draeger's Market
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Housewares Buyer
Draeger's Market
10.2021 - 10.2022
Store Manager
Leftovers Consignment
11.2016 - 05.2017
Store Manager
Hudson Grace
05.2016 - 10.2021
General Manager
Williams-Sonoma
10.2006 - 10.2016
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Public Relations
Miami University
Leadership Training - Management
Dale Carnegie
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