Thomas J. Ford
Management
West Warwick,RI
Summary
Successful leader focused on driving results and profit by cultivating an environment that is based on flawless execution. I have a strong aptitude for date-driven decision making. Confident individual with a track record of effectively increasing sales based off of financial data. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
SAKS OFF FIFTH OFF 5TH
Clinton , CT
11.2023 - Current
- Deliver 4 Wall EBITDA plans through flawless execution of all company direction and strategy
- Maximize associate productivity through teaching and training to the operating model and process standards as they continue to evolve
- Strategic business partner with other leaders, strategizing plans and overseeing all company initiatives
- Leverage existing reporting to track successes and opportunities across the relevant KPIs, create action plans to address deficiencies
- Drive accountability within the leadership team to deliver the expectations within their sphere of responsibility
- Operate with a sense of urgency to be customer ready: appropriately hired, staffed, merchandised, clean and well maintained.
- Create an environment of excellence that promotes a high performance culture, encourages associates to share ideas and recognizes and acknowledges individual and store team performance
General Contractor
ELEGANT LIVING/COASTAL HOMES
Riverside, RI
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Responsible for reviewing project plans/blueprints, specifications, requirements and budgets
- Managed all subcontractor and supplier bids
- Implemented pre construction meetings with each subcontractor to minimize costs
- Successfully completed multiple restaurant build-outs with a major developer and founder
- Worked with multiple customers/contractors in commercial and residential projects
- Partnered with multiple architects and engineers to bring my customer’s plans to reality
- Executed all jobs under budget by managing expenses
- Handled the planned work process of employees and oversaw all of the contracted work
Assistant Store Manager
BOB’S DISCOUNT FURNITURE
Stoughton, MA
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Promoted to the highest volume store in the company
- Increased sales by 14%
- Directed and coordinated financial budget plans to fund operations and maximize investments
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis and managed multi-store tasks for semi annually inventory counts.
- Lead and developed a team of 30+ Sales Consultants to exceed company’s sales goal
- Hand selected by the RVP to be placed in the Store Manager Training Program
Senior Operations Manager
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OFF 5TH
Woodbury, NY
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Promoted to the #1 Flagship store in the company
- Reset all of the company’s operational standards
- Managed payroll and was one of only 13 stores in the company to achieve payroll rate
- Ran the #1 executed inventory throughout the company in 2016
- Handpicked by our RVP to attend the executive’s Leadership Journey Program.
- Achieved EBITDA and sales plan for 2016
- Partnered with the RVP and company merchants to influence merchandise mix within the store
- Lead a team of three salaried sales managers, three supervisors and 100+ selling associates
- Selected as top three Operations Managers in the company
Operations/Area Sales Manager
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OFF 5TH
Wrentham, MA
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Monitored and managed all key performance sale indicators and strategically respond to ensure positive sales
- Ensure store appearance and visual presentations are consistent with brand image
- Forecast staffing needs for 60+ team members including both stock & sales team based on allotted budget and salary plans
- Interviewed, selected, managed, and retained quality sales associates
- Ensure all inventory, merchandising and pricing directives are implemented
- Consistently held the number one spot for our Ship from Store fill rate in the company Increased sales by 18.1% in 2015
Education
Bachelors of Science - Finance
Rhode Island College
Associate of Science - Science, Business Management
Community College of Rhode Island
Skills
Financial Management
Business Forecasting
Operations Management
Project Management
Talent Development
Business Leadership
Strategic Business Planning
Sales Planning
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
SAKS OFF FIFTH OFF 5TH
11.2023 - Current
General Contractor
ELEGANT LIVING/COASTAL HOMES
07.2019 - 11.2023
Assistant Store Manager
BOB’S DISCOUNT FURNITURE
11.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Operations Manager
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OFF 5TH
02.2016 - 11.2017
Operations/Area Sales Manager
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OFF 5TH
04.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelors of Science - Finance
Rhode Island College
Associate of Science - Science, Business Management
Community College of Rhode Island
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