GREG A.

BRAACH
1909 Overland Dr
Johnstown, CO 80534
(303) 517-8825
Gab1909@yahoo.com

Energetic, creative, results-driven retail professional seeking a management position

that utilizes my ability to optimize sales, merchandising, marketing, customer and
teammate relationship building, in a dynamic retail team environment where exceeding
company expectations and outside the box thinking is appreciated.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SB Capital Group – (SELF- EMPLOYED) 1998 to Present

RETAIL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT (District or Regional Field Director)

Completely responsible for all aspects of supervising field projects for assigned districts or
regions, and maximizing sales of retail merchandise and capital assets, while controlling all
costs within the district or region. Responsibilities include budget and human resource
administration and management, merchandising and promotional activities, inventory control
and balancing, marketing and operations management of multi-million dollar operations for
various types of retail companies throughout the US...

• Successful completion of projects for 30+ companies in 35+ states

• Managed key retail projects including store liquidations for various top retailers
• Achieved merchandising, sales, and marketing awards
• Consistently exceeded recovery rate goals (bottom line profit)
• Managed all aspects of as many as 25 locations delivering profitable results.
• Successfully Implemented new marketing ideas.

Service Merchandise 1993-1998

Store Manager
Westminster, CO

Total accountability of the daily and long-term operations of a multimillion dollar retail operation.
Responsible for developing, motivating and directing personnel to accomplish daily and long-
range goals.

• Directed daily store operations.

• Hired, trained and scheduled all sales associates.
• Prepare and administer weekly and monthly financial plans and budgets.
• Encourage and create a positive work environment.

Asst. Store Manager 1990-1993

Wal-Mart Corporation
Longmont, CO

Responsibilities included: budget preparation and administration, human resources, purchasing

activities, inventory control, sales and operations management. Assisted in district store
remodels and in district advertising and administration.

• Managed daily operation of a $24 million annual business.

• Directed loss prevention/loss control division.
• Analyzed daily sales data and inventories to plan promotions and make purchase
adjustments.
• Achieved numerous awards for meeting and exceeding sale and profit goals.

Store Manager 1982-1987

Kmart Corporation
Sterling, CO

Total accountability for the management and development of people to produce results.
Developed a track record managing financials and succeeded in producing higher than
expected sales and profit.

• Prepared and administered annual budgets.

• Increased profits by more than 15% three consecutive years.
• Coordinated purchasing activities including inventory control forecasting, review, and
analysis.
• Recruited and trained management and sales associates.
• Directed merchandise presentation, inventory control, and customer service.
• Planned and negotiated sales promotions, advertising, and special purchases.

Education 1982

Bachelor of Science – Business Administration Management Emphasis

University of Montana, Missoula Montana