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Ravi J Singh

Orlando

Summary

A Professional Store Director with extensive experience in outside sales, big box retail, and specialty stores. A reputation for building dynamic teams for small and large volume stores. Developed under preforming businesses in small markets and 44M flagship stores . Created and developed training tools and promotional calendars for maximizing business performance. A reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction. With many years of experience in both sales and operation, ready to take on a challenging and goal oriented role where I can utilize and expand upon my current growth.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager / Acting SE District Manager

VERSACE USA
08.2021 - Current
  • Acting SE District Manager May 2022 - December 2022
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

Team Manager / Leather Goods

Louis Vuitton America
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Drove performance of staff by creating incentives and positive work atmosphere and administering recognition and rewards programs.
  • Manage Sales volume of 25M annually
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback and rewarding superior performance.
  • Developed growth strategies for category.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to clients, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.

Store Director

Gucci
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Managed all functions of Sales, Operations, and Human Resources
  • Exceeded company objectives with revenue 70% over LY
  • Trained, coached and mentor staff to achieve highest level client experience
  • Networked with outside organizations, local communities, and charities to build additional revenue
  • Collaborated with District Manager develop strategies to implement brand awareness objectives
  • Achieved security audits for identifying vulnerabilities
  • Delegate / follow up with monthly sales and operations audits to achieve best outcome
  • Promoted operations associate to Operations Manager

Store Manager

FENDI
04.2013 - 01.2016
  • Managed all functions of Sales, Operations, and Human Resources
  • Identify areas of opportunities in merchandise assortment
  • Delegate monthly tasks and follow up
  • Increased sales volume by 30% over two years
  • Profit and loss performance 0.02% shrinkage

Store Manager

Faconnable
06.2009 - 04.2013
  • Managed all functions of Sales, Operations, and Human Resources
  • Opened new store locations that generated flagship volume status 40% increase
  • Conducted annual performance appraisals
  • Developed and implemented monthly bonus program
  • Developed and implemented annual promotional calendar

General Manager

Ermenegildo Zegna
10.2006 - 06.2009
  • Managed all function of Sales, Operations, Human Resources
  • Increased volume from 2.2M to 5.6M
  • Managed product assortment to achieve sales targets
  • Network in local communities outreach programs to expand brand awareness
  • Promoted two sales associates to supervisors

District Manager

TransWestern Publishing
04.2004 - 10.2006
  • Managed Central Florida region that sold advertising to new / existing clients
  • Responsible for four offices, opened two additional offices that generated additional 10M in revenue
  • Increased district head count from 75 to 95 sales professionals
  • Increased district revenue from 16M to 36M
  • Managed all Functions of Sales targets, Operations, Human Resources for district
  • Delivered 20% new clients to district during my tenure

Sales Manager

Neiman Marcus
08.2002 - 04.2004
  • Open new Store in Orlando Florida
  • Managed daily sales / operations Men's division +32% over last year +10% over Plan
  • Conducted annual performance appraisals
  • Communicated with buyers / planners for proper assortment to achieve sales targets
  • Network within local community and partnered with organizations to promote brand awareness

Sales Manager

Bloomingdale's
02.1992 - 08.2002

Sales Manager

1997 - 2002

  • Managed daily Operations, promotions, cost controls, revenue goals for Home Division
  • Annual sale of $15 Million

Merchandise Manager 1995-1997

Receiving Manager 1992-1995

  • Planned / executed all Merchandising / store functions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

University of Phoenix
Orlando, FL
2008

Skills

  • District Manager and next step multi store management
  • Strong work ethics and standards to meet company's philosophy
  • Delivered exceptional client experience
  • Constant training and team development to prepare for next steps
  • Business analysis to identify areas of opportunities
  • Team builder / Team player
  • Consistently meets sales and operational goals under budget and 64% over plan
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentations skills

Timeline

General Manager / Acting SE District Manager

VERSACE USA
08.2021 - Current

Team Manager / Leather Goods

Louis Vuitton America
12.2019 - 05.2021

Store Director

Gucci
07.2016 - 08.2018

Store Manager

FENDI
04.2013 - 01.2016

Store Manager

Faconnable
06.2009 - 04.2013

General Manager

Ermenegildo Zegna
10.2006 - 06.2009

District Manager

TransWestern Publishing
04.2004 - 10.2006

Sales Manager

Neiman Marcus
08.2002 - 04.2004

Sales Manager

Bloomingdale's
02.1992 - 08.2002

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

University of Phoenix
Ravi J Singh