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Lenny Lipari

Lenny Lipari

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

With over 25 years of experience in operations management, proven track record in successfully setting up new stores, managing merchandising, and overseeing construction projects. Expertise lies in handling refrigeration installs and replacements. Dedicated to achieving profitability and delivering outstanding customer service. Exceptional analytical, organizational, and people skills allow for a high level of energy and professionalism in every task. Prioritizes strong personal ethics and integrity, conveying a professional image of honesty and genuine concern for customers\' needs. Thrives under pressure and tight deadlines, excelling in conflict resolution and highly organized as a team-builder with extensive leadership experience. Passion lies in fostering collaboration and driving success. Currently seeking a challenging position that offers the opportunity for professional growth, an excellent communicator ready to make a significant impact.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Special Projects / Refrigeration / Remodels / Capex

Dollar Tree Stores
11.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Chesapeake SSC
  • Led a team of 17 Project Managers, delivering over 13,000 Capex projects (annual), achieving a 98% on-time completion rate and ensuring adherence to budget and brand standards -Timelines, Cost and Quality
  • Oversaw the $156,000 million annual refrigeration installation/replacement program, achieving a 10% reduction in project completion time through process improvements
  • This resulted in increased efficiency and significant cost savings
  • Managed vendor relationships with refrigeration OEMs, ice chest, and miscellaneous fixture vendors, negotiating favorable pricing that reduced overall project costs by 3%
  • Spearheaded the development and delivery of training programs, enhancing team skills in project management and retail best practices, leading to a measurable improvement in project execution efficiency
  • Chesapeake SSC

Special Projects Manager

Dollar Tree Stores
11.2015 - 11.2018
  • Company Overview: Chesapeake SSC
  • Managed multiple special projects, remodels, and Capex projects, exceeding targets in budget control, timeline adherence, and brand standard compliance
  • Chesapeake SSC

District Manager

Dollar Tree Stores
10.2010 - 11.2015
  • Company Overview: Chesapeake SSC
  • Top Gun Sales Leader for Region 16 for 2013
  • Oversee 14 – 19 stores
  • Execute all stores to the Brand Standard
  • Responsible for annual sales in excess of $25,000,000
  • Execute all company directed loss prevention initiatives
  • P&L as well as sales / labor budget management
  • Achieved positive sales growth and increased profit for the company, +5.8% fy 2013, +7% fy 2014 on a 4% comp sales goal
  • Hire and train new Management associates
  • Conducted management appraisals, salary reviews and disciplinary action as needed
  • Chesapeake SSC

Store / Area Manager

Dollar Tree Stores
06.2009 - 10.2010
  • Company Overview: Chesapeake SSC
  • Oversee 5 area stores
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations
  • Responsible for managing up to 25 employees
  • Ensured that all planograms are completed and areas merchandised are per company directives
  • Executed all company directed loss prevention initiatives
  • P&L as well as budget management
  • Achieved positive sales growth and increased profit for the company
  • Hired and trained new associates
  • Conducted employee appraisals, salary reviews and disciplinary action as needed
  • Chesapeake SSC

Regional Construction Manager

Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: previously Brooks/Eckerd
  • Managed the regional remodel program, ensuring projects met budget and schedule deadlines
  • Led cross-functional teams, including contractors, store personnel, and various departments, to achieve a completion success rate of 100%
  • Implemented cost-saving measures through efficient vendor selection, resulting in a cost reduction of 5% for regional remodel projects
  • Previously Brooks/Eckerd

Project Manager (Construction & Merchandising / Manager Store Setup)

Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.1995 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: previously Brooks/Eckerd
  • Managed over 150 new stores, renovation/remodel projects annually, demonstrating strong project management skills and the ability to handle high-volume workloads
  • Oversaw a team of 12 Store Merchandisers, successfully leading and developing a retail team to achieve project goals
  • Fixture Management - Negotiated a rebate program with Lozier for fixture purchase volume, resulting in annual savings of $250,000 for the company
  • Previously Brooks/Eckerd

Skills

  • Project Management Coordination
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Capital Expense Management
  • Vendor Negotiation / Contract Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Effective Written Communication
  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Retail Space Development
  • Execution of Strategic Plans
  • Performance Measurement
  • Customer Engagement
  • Effective Team Leadership
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Proficient in SLM / Lucernex

Accomplishments

    Managed and coordinated multi high profile rollouts across multiple organizations resulting in achieving or exceeding the desired outcome.

    Designed and rolled out a prototype skin care department fixture across multiple locations.

    Created program pricing for multiple vendor recurring programs exceeding project goals.

    Negotiated fixture and equipment pricing based on volume across multiple vendors.

Languages

English
French

Timeline

Manager of Special Projects / Refrigeration / Remodels / Capex

Dollar Tree Stores
11.2018 - Current

Special Projects Manager

Dollar Tree Stores
11.2015 - 11.2018

District Manager

Dollar Tree Stores
10.2010 - 11.2015

Store / Area Manager

Dollar Tree Stores
06.2009 - 10.2010

Regional Construction Manager

Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2007 - 12.2008

Project Manager (Construction & Merchandising / Manager Store Setup)

Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.1995 - 01.2007
Lenny Lipari