Bernard M. Harrington34 Surrey Lane H (516) 822-8525Plainview, New York 11803 C (516) 319-2099 E-Mail: harri423@aol.com

SummaryExperienced, proactive store manager who has been assigned to particular stores to improve organizations with a range of issues or invigorate units with greater potential and create a positive, profitable, customer-centric culture. Creative and strategic thinking have supported a history of problem solving. Strong business sense with a proven track record of delivering results on time and within budget. Particular expertise in:* improving store profit * minimizing shrinkage* increasing sales * realizing a team-oriented work force* minimizing risk * meeting regulatory requirements* ensuring a customer-focused experience

Selected Accomplishments and Responsibilities

Baldwin Harbor: Relocated to store to improve employee morale, store inventories and merchandizing to maximize profit. Accomplished four consecutive years of positive sales growth, realizing an increase of approximately $25k per

week, for a total increase over the four years of $5.6m. Increased profits from $1.6m in store contribution to $2.4m in the last year Remerchandised store to make the customer experience more shopper-friendly and maximize product

selection. Created a cohesive employee team that worked collaboratively for the benefit of the customer; became active

in local community organizations and events. Promoted four part-time associates to full time employees, assisting them to realize long-term employment

goals.

Douglaston: Assigned to a high-performing store to meet ambitious goals for customer service and profitability. Honed operations and processes that resulted in improved store profitability, while maintaining and expanding

customer satisfaction and employee fulfillment. Designed and implemented an action plan that grew profit margins for each of the three years. Reduced stock loss percentages and improved inventory controls.

Whitestone: Moved to store after store manager was terminated and was without a manager for three months; asked by senior management to ensure restoration to a quality enterprise. Turned store around as a viable, profitable contributor to the region. Empowered staff to make recommendations and decisions regarding ordering across merchandizing. Through mentoring and leading by example, built a staff focused upon personal problem-solving initiatives and

commitment to corporate goals. Directed operations to decrease stock loss by 25 basis pts., resulting in exceeding budget-to-budget stock loss

projections. Implemented procedures that improved conditions in all departments.

Professional Experience EducationWaldbaums, Incorporated, a division of A&P State University of New York: Buffalo

Store Manager: 1998-present School of ManagementCo-Manager: 1991-1998 Finance ConcentrationSafety Manager: 1990-1991 Bachelor of Science: BusinessProduce Clerk: 1985-1990 Administration