Nicholas Salerno
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
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Objective
To utilize the experience and skillset gained from being the Operations Manager for several large retail corporations, to embark on a new career path that includes an opportunity for further self-development as well as professional mobility.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Manager
TJX Companies
Brooklyn, NY
08.2014 - 12.2022
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Increased profit 14.8% by streamlining operations
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy
- Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends
- Spearheaded department training to enhance employee performance and boost employee productivity
Executive Team Leader: Logistics Operations
Target
Queens, NY
09.2006 - 08.2013
- Responsible for all freight for second highest volume Target store
- Managed teams of up to 225 Team Members, including two levels of management
- Regional Logistics Trainer for all District, Store and Assistant Managers
- Accountable for P&L, budgeting and payroll controls ($100 Million + volume)
- Promoted 15 employees to leadership positions, including 4 to senior management
- Recruited and hired talented individuals bringing depth and experience to organization
District Commercial Sales Manager/ Operations
The Home Depot
New York, NY
1995 - 2006
- Commercial Sales Manager for 7 stores in Central New York, comping 35% first year
- Helped design and implement purchasing relationship with New York State (valued at $10 million in supplemental sales)
- Developed plan in collaboration with corporate partners and NYS Fair Facilitators to ensure The Home Depot's involvement in NYS Fair
- Operations Manager for flagship 59th Street location
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Saved $200k by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Independent Studies - Web Design
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY 09.2002 - 05.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY 09.2002 - 05.2003
Skills
Team Developmentundefined
Timeline
Operations Manager
TJX Companies
08.2014 - 12.2022
Executive Team Leader: Logistics Operations
Target
09.2006 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Independent Studies - Web Design
Mohawk Valley Community College
09.2002 - 05.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
Mohawk Valley Community College
09.2002 - 05.2003
District Commercial Sales Manager/ Operations
The Home Depot
1995 - 2006
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