ManagementI am an accomplished manager who enjoys the outdoors and the cold climate. I am a very good organizational leader with a role up the shirt sleeve mentality. I look forward to heading north and making a difference with a good organization. Please reference my resume and take into account that other than the years as a divisional vice president. I have also opened two businesses and they both continue to do well.Sincerely, Chuck Pollitt Chuck Pollitt 14021 W 142nd St. Olathe, KS. 66062 913-522-9310 cell, 913-768-9474 home CRITICAL END-RESULT ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2004 2009 357% increase in sales on newly purchased business 2005 2007 #2 In the company of 46 District Managers (retail) #6 In the company of 44 District Managers (retail) (Recruiting and building year) 1992 2004 #1 In 2 of 3 years as Divisional Vice President (retail) #1 In the company of 38 Regional Managers (retail) (comp stores, Florida Region) #1 In the company of 33 Regional Managers (retail) (Oklahoma Region) #6 In company of 30 Regional Managers (retail) (Oklahoma Region, building year) #1 in Region as store manager supervising 3 stores from 1 to $3.5 Million annually 1989 - 1991 Rookie of the year with Bi-Rite Directories B2B (Yellow page outside-sales) Exceeded Sales Budget over $100 Million Annually Responsible for over 500 Associates as DVP Led Teams of 6 Tiers of Subordinate Management Budgetary, P&L Responsibility for $100 Million to $268 Thousand Dollar Businesses Implemented many new software and hardware systems Testing new POS programs on several occasions Spearheaded Company Expansion to States with no Name Recognition Far Exceeded Expectations, Typically #1 or #2 Overall with Every Organization Increased our Small Business from $75, 000 to $268, 000 Annually in 3 Year Period Developed and Facilitated Company Sales Training Seminars Concept, Strategy and Execution based Thinker Accomplished Coach and Mentor I am a seasoned Professional Coach and Mentor, Accomplished Divisional Vice President, District Manager, Business Owner and Sales Professional. I am experienced in Retail organizations, with positive results in the formation and operation of Sales, Management and Operations. I have supervised and mentored teams of leadership and support staffs with responsibility for top line sales, P&L performance and reaching pre tax profit plan. I developed creative marketing, excellent sales techniques with effective closing behaviors to complete a successful business background. Working with department heads, business owners, decision makers and executives helped achieve success with every organization. Adapted quickly to new challenges and changes in a dynamic, national environment Used outstanding people skills to effectively accomplish organizational goals Demonstrated in-depth grasp of financial, operations, sales principles, associate development and customer relations Built high-performance teams through coaching staffs to success PROFESSIONAL HISTORY BUSINESS OWNER FEBRUARY 2008 - PRESENT Sunset Outdoor Lighting Started business from ground up from reputation in the community to successful business experience Have a specific inventory of items with a minimum 2 time turn annually Responsible for all aspects of the business from annualized profit to accounting with Quick Books Developed marketing program which involved; signage, mailings and partnering with real estate agents and contractors Worked with line voltage, low voltage, transformers, drivers, A/C and D/C voltage DISTRICT SUPERVISOR FEBRUARY 2005 - AUGUST 2007 After Hours Formal Wear #2 in the country of 46 districts and achieved plan every month in 2007 Improved our exchange rate from over 20% to below 4%, for entire district. Responsible for large sales with casinos, restaurants, entertainment businesses, colleges and high schools. Implemented new company software and hardware systems. Trained, coached and mentored managers to success. Responsible for 12 stores in Kansas City, Omaha, St. Joseph, Topeka and Des Moines. Hired 7 Store Managers and 10 Assistant Managers, all of which upgraded the market and bench strength. Triple digit increase over retail sales plan in 2007. Opened 3 new stores, remodeling 3 stores all of which are successful. BUSINESS OWNER OCTOBER 2003 - PRESENT HURRICANE WASH In 2004 created business plan then followed it, one item was replacing 85% of old equipment including an automatic wash Achieved a 357% sales increase by taking care of customer needs with better systems and products. Improved profit by the acquisition of Overland Park vehicles, approximately 300 police cars, parks and recreation, public works, fire department and planning/zoning. Also sold Time Warner, Messengers and various other businesses. Installed a new system including bill acceptors and a credit card set up, all working in tandem with coin and token usage. DIVISIONAL VICE PRESIDENT HELZBERG DIAMONDS DECEMBER 1992 JANUARY 2004 Divisional Vice President #1 or #2 every year in the position Responsible for $100 Million in gross sales Lead a team of 500 people within 6 tiers of management Developed a recruiting book, which we duplicated then rolled out company wide to all stores. P&L Responsibilities I was the youngest DVP and hired the quickest to be promoted to DVP in company history (I mentored & coached) Developed and mentored several regional and district managers leading to their promotions First 2 years in position reported directly to CEO and Executive VP of HR. Saved over $70, 000 annually by heading a task force with department heads to improve company voicemail system Developed selling strategies and processes, implemented and tracked throughout the company Supervisory recruiting, training, developing quality associates and team building -- for up to 500 employees Created and implemented in all stores, measuring tools to improve our large item sales performance Developed company strategies and systems then followed through with implementation. Regional Manager 2nd year finished #1 in the company out of 33 Regional Managers Increase over goal was $2, 462, 985.00 (highest per store average in the company) Promoted to Florida Region; Opened new market while turning comp stores to over #1 in company over plan Developed a successful District Manager who reported directly to me Very high emotional intelligence and best recruiting supervisor now with 2 companies over 15 years Finished #1 in the company on a comp store basis, solely responsible for new market opening The scope of my responsibility grew to virtually every aspect of opening new stores Developed and taught sales training programs, coached and motivated, with clear expectations with follow-up 1st year finished #12 in the company (Oklahoma) Store Manager Managed 3 stores, all netted a sales increase for the year, one of which was $450, 000.00 over plan Sales Associate #2 in the Region in personal sales until promotion EDUCATION Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO / State Fair Community College, Sedalia, MO Hay Group Assessment and Development 2-day program - Advanced Management Development Program - HDS Management - Development Program - 7 Habits of Highly Successful People Development Seminars - HDS Ethics Committee | 
