Samuel Zak

Tenacious and polished general manager with a history of progressive success managing comprehensive apparel store operations including trend management and buying. Demonstrated success in district and store personnel administration, improving training programs, optimizing inventory, and district, store, and individual performance management. History of successfully turning around under-performing programs and personnel through improved product selection, inventory diversification, and improved staff engagement. Successful in managing apparel business operations, ensuring timely communications with factors and credit lines, and ensuring timely compliance with all payroll, sales tax, and yearly reporting requirements. History of superior efficiencies as a store manager. Superior organizational skills and the leadership and discipline to foster growth and develop and motivate both colleagues and staff through the mentorship, effective use of incentives, and goal attainment strategies. Skilled in operational review and analysis and identifying operational deficiencies and developing and implementing remedies. Strong sense priorities, a keen eye for detail and a valued reputation for integrity.