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Brian Kramer

Brookings,SD

Summary

Accomplished Retail Executive with a proven track record at Maynard's Food Centers Inc., where the team spearheaded marketing campaigns that significantly increased sales revenue. Expert in merchandise planning and vendor negotiation. The team also fostered customer relationships and implemented effective loss prevention strategies. A leveled approach combined strategic thinking with a keen focus on performance analysis and customer service excellence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Executive

Maynard's Food Centers Inc.
05.1992 - Current
  • Developed targeted marketing campaigns aimed at attracting new customers while retaining existing clientele.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic merchandising and marketing techniques.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage and protect store assets.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous deals on merchandise orders while maintaining budgetary guidelines.

Petty Officer Second Class

United States Navy Reserve
05.1989 - 06.1995
  • -Member of Master at Arms Team
  • -Color Guard Lead
  • -Class Instructor
  • -Meritorious Service Award
  • -Expert Rifle
  • -National Defense Ribbon
  • -Promoted to Petty Officer 2nd Class after completing Advanced Signalman training
  • Honorable Discharge

SDHSAA Certified Athletic Official

Independent Contractor
09.1993 - 11.2003
  • Certified to officiate High School level Football and Basketball.
  • Served as Crew Chief Football
  • Served as Lead Official Basketball

College Employment

Part Time Jobs
11.1987 - 04.1992

Experienced an array of work experience while attending college

  • Tony's Depot and Pizza ( Cook )
  • Trade-home Shoes ( Shoe Salesman )
  • Marshall Truss Systems ( Construction )
  • Shopko ( Merchandiser )
  • McDonald's. ( Crew Trainor )

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Southwest State University
Marshall, MN
05.1992

Skills

  • Store operations
  • Merchandise planning
  • Performance Analysis
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Customer Service
  • Ordering and Purchasing
  • Price Negotiations
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • Certified Food Protection Manager State of Minnesota NO. FM4376

Timeline

SDHSAA Certified Athletic Official

Independent Contractor
09.1993 - 11.2003

Retail Executive

Maynard's Food Centers Inc.
05.1992 - Current

Petty Officer Second Class

United States Navy Reserve
05.1989 - 06.1995

College Employment

Part Time Jobs
11.1987 - 04.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Southwest State University

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