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Work History
Education
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Volunteer Experience
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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ANTHONY SCOT LOESCH

Racine,WI

Summary

Knowledgeable Senior Manager with over 35 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Multi Unit Store Manager

Sportsman's Warehouse
Racine, WI
06.2023 - Current
  • In charge of the successful launch and ongoing management of the 2 initial company locations in Wisconsin market. Responsibilities included staffing, fixturing, merchandising, training and driving promotional activities for grand opening events
  • Conduct in-depth trainings for store leaders while also mentoring new staff members in areas like firearms safety measures, sales strategies. Ensured adherence to regulations pertaining to ATF/State Governmental form compliance processes along with conducting thorough background checks.
  • Created monthly reports outlining store performance metrics such as sales figures, labor costs.
  • Spearheaded the company wide relaunch of Firearms Service Plan (FSP)
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of customer service.
  • Managed overall operations of multi-unit retail stores, including budgeting, forecasting, and staff management.

STORE LEADER

Range USA
Greenfield, WI
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • In charge of the successful launch and ongoing management of the initial company location in Wisconsin market. Responsibilities included staffing, fixturing, merchandising, training and driving promotional activities for grand opening events
  • Conducted in-depth trainings for store leaders while also mentoring new staff members in areas like firearms safety measures, sales strategies. Ensured adherence to regulations pertaining to ATF/State Governmental form compliance processes along with conducting thorough background checks. Also facilitated Range Safety officer re-certification process alongside providing comprehensive USCCA learning opportunities resulting in successful promotions.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the store operations (staffing, training, customer service standards, productivity, human resources, time and attendance, scheduling, accounts payable, management enhancement and placement, merchandising, store profitability, loss prevention, safety awareness, P&L management)
  • Oversaw the successful launch of three new store locations

OPERATIONS MANAGER

TJ Maxx
Racine, WI
11.2013 - 06.2022
  • Managed store operations including staffing, training, and customer service standards as well as productivity, human resources, time and attendance, scheduling, accounts payable, management enhancement and placement.
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.

STORE MANAGER

Kirkland's
Brookfield, WI
04.2013 - 11.2013
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER/SENIOR PROMOTIONS MANAGER

Bass Pro Shops
Location
06.2009 - 04.2013
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Managed store inventory by ensuring proper acquisition and disposal of firearms, in accordance with ATF regulations.
  • Conducted regular ATF firearms audits including monthly and annual inspections to ensure compliance with company and federal guidelines.
  • Audited and retained all paperwork for both in store and off site Tracker Boats sales and service centers
  • Worked closely with corporate promotions and marketing groups to plan and execute several local and national events to help promote and raise funds to continue the growth and development of our future outdoorsmen and natural resources
  • Reviewed and approved/denied all requests for donations by the general public and affinity groups
  • Worked with affinity groups to help them raise funds for their youth and outings
  • Periodically appeared on ESPN radio to promote the store and its current events.

STORE MANAGER/BROKEN STORE TRAINER

AJ Wright
Waukegan, IL and Milwaukee, WI
12.2008 - 06.2009
  • Responsible for all aspects of store operations as in current position
  • Implemented strategies to optimize customer service experience and maintain high store standards while resolving inventory issues in Waukegan, Il. and Milwaukee, Wi.
  • Successfully implemented and executed comprehensive training programs in two districts as Pilot Store Trainer for company-wide 'Best' restructuring program.

STORE DIRECTOR/REGIONAL SUPPORT TEAM DIRECTOR/STORE OPENING COACH

Steve & Barry's
District
09.2006 - 12.2008
  • Responsible for all aspects of store operations as in current position
  • Responsible for training and development of current and future store managers
  • Running a 120,000 sq
  • Delivered outstanding performance, attaining a top ten comp ranking at a high-volume store
  • Sales, customer service, UPT's and VA compliance
  • Appointed as Regional 911 response team Director by Regional Manager in 2008
  • Assisted in coordinating and running of 2 districts bi-annual inventories
  • Successfully coordinated and hosted three celebrity events at the store including Sarah Jessica Parker, Amanda Bynes, and Stephan Marbury.

DISTRICT MANAGER OF OPERATIONS AND TRAINING

Bed Bath & Beyond
IL, W,I MN, and ND
12.1997 - 09.2006
  • Responsible for training, support and auditing of up to 12 stores on all aspects of store operations; staffing, training, customer service standards, productivity, human resources, time and attendance, scheduling, stock levels, shipping and receiving, ordering, accounts payable, management enhancement and placement, merchandising, loss prevention, safety and time management
  • Held weekly conference calls with both store managers as well as regional operations group
  • Held district meetings for 25+ managers to train on new policies and procedures
  • Successfully helped plan and implement the following company-wide policies and procedures; Time and Attendance, Central Invoice Processing, Freight Flow Process Improvement
  • Traveled to and ran several new store openings
  • Traveled to and ran yearly SKU level inventories.

Education

High School Diploma -

Zion Benton
Zion, IL
06-1990

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Kronos Payroll
  • Paycom
  • Store POS
  • Photoshop
  • Employee Development
  • Inventory Management
  • Business Forecasting
  • Performance Improvement
  • KPI Tracking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Associate Retention
  • Conference Structure/Execution
  • Team Building
  • Researching
  • Management Team Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Performance Analysis
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Promotional planning
  • Customer Service Management

Volunteer Experience

Local German Shepherd Rescue

Affiliations

  • Father of 4 wonderful kids
  • Grandfather of 5 amazing grandkids
  • Avid outdoorsman who enjoys Firearms, Target Shooting, Sporting clays, Archery, Fishing, Camping.
  • Photography
  • Volunteer work with local German Shepherd Rescue

Accomplishments

  • Ranked #3 of 48 Range USA locations for Range Membership sales in 4th quarter of 2022
  • Successfully launched Range USA Electronic 4473 initiative for Illinois and Wisconsin Market in 2023
  • Operations Manager of the year- TJMaxx 2018 & 2019
  • Top Sales Growth Award- TJMaxx 2016,2018 & 2019
  • Team of the year - TJMaxx 2017,2019 & 2020

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Multi Unit Store Manager

Sportsman's Warehouse
06.2023 - Current

STORE LEADER

Range USA
06.2022 - 06.2023

OPERATIONS MANAGER

TJ Maxx
11.2013 - 06.2022

STORE MANAGER

Kirkland's
04.2013 - 11.2013

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER/SENIOR PROMOTIONS MANAGER

Bass Pro Shops
06.2009 - 04.2013

STORE MANAGER/BROKEN STORE TRAINER

AJ Wright
12.2008 - 06.2009

STORE DIRECTOR/REGIONAL SUPPORT TEAM DIRECTOR/STORE OPENING COACH

Steve & Barry's
09.2006 - 12.2008

DISTRICT MANAGER OF OPERATIONS AND TRAINING

Bed Bath & Beyond
12.1997 - 09.2006

High School Diploma -

Zion Benton

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