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Ricardo Garcia

Plantation,FL

Summary

Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sole Proprietor

The LaGoon MarketPlace
09.2019 - Current
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.

General Manager

Fanatics
08.2018 - 10.2020
  • Drove year-over-year business growth with increases of 20% or more while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

General Manager

GANT USA
11.2016 - 08.2018
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • GANT USA social media ambassador for North America
  • Increased annual sales from $500k to $1million in a 3 year period


Department Manager

Nordstrom
02.2008 - 11.2016
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement, and overall sales set-up.
  • All Star / Pace Setter Award Recipient

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

American Intercontinental University
Weston, FL

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Business Management and Development
  • Cost Analysis and Savings
  • Planning and Execution
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker

Timeline

Sole Proprietor

The LaGoon MarketPlace
09.2019 - Current

General Manager

Fanatics
08.2018 - 10.2020

General Manager

GANT USA
11.2016 - 08.2018

Department Manager

Nordstrom
02.2008 - 11.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

American Intercontinental University

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