RAYMOND G.

SPOONER
18 Balmoral Drive ▪ Pittstown, NJ 08867
Home: 908.735.4470 ▪ Cell: 908.468.6016 ▪ Email: Rande2ofakind@msn.com

SENIOR OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Innovative, assertive and results driven Senior Operations Professional with a proven track record of
directing complex programs and initiatives that position organizations for sustained and continual growth.
Excellent track record of delivering substantial revenue, productivity and quality improvements through well
managed projects that meet or exceed completion requirements.

PROFILE

Stellar management experience in all facets of business operations, with notable contributions as
human resource and marketing manager, able to build and capture emerging business opportunities

Accomplished professional that demonstrates extensive familiarity of working in fast paced, time
sensitive managerial positions with demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines

CORE COMPETENCIES
 Strategic Planning & Organizational
Leadership
 Inventory & Logistics Management
 Visual Merchandising & Brand Management
 Process Reengineering & Change
Management
 Client & Vendor Relationship Management
 Policy & Procedure Formulation
 Staff Training and Recruiting
 Budget Planning & Financial Analysis
 Sales Forecasting & Profit Building
 Team Leadership & Motivation

RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

JO ANN STORES, INC., Hudson, OH 2007-2010

District Team Leader
High-profile leader charged with overseeing operations for a facility that generated more than $42M in
annual revenue that included mentoring team leaders in 16 locations in New York, New Jersey and
Pennsylvania in conjunction with handling training, recruiting, payroll, visual presentations, process
improvement and shrink reduction.
 Devised and introduced asset protection controls and inventory shortage programs.
 Acknowledged by the organization for achieving the most improved District in first 6 months by
surpassing objectives for annual sales budget and controlling expenses.
 Executed continuous store visits to ensure quality, consistency and compliance with company
marketing/merchandise programs.
 Elected to represent the Region as a member of the DTL Task Force that was assembled to
construct, test and implement process improvements.

TARGET CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN 2002-2007

$50B Fortune 100 company
Store Team Leader
350 Direct Reports
Team leader recruited to supervise daily operations for store that generated $52M in annual sales, which
entailed recruiting internal and external executive and team lead candidates, and establishing an
atmosphere that promotes safety and awareness.
 Awarded 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006 Golden Contribution Award for exceeding annual sales
budget, controlling expenses, and superior brand performance results.
 Ranked #1 in district in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 for exceeded financial objectives.
 Championed the implementation of logistics and the 24-hour rapid replenishment process.
 Recognized by the organization in the top 10% for Achieving Excellence Scoring in 2005 and 2006.
 Selected to serve as a member of the 45M – 65M 4th quarter Standards Group 493 Steering
Committee.
 Acknowledged by the “Cambridge Who’s Who of Accomplished Business Professionals” in 2006.

THE HOME DEPOT, Atlanta, GA 1999-2002

$90B leading global home improvement retailer
District Manager
District manager appointed to control the daily activities for seven stores in the Greater Pittsburgh area,
which involved steering campaigns that amplified sales to over $250M annually and superintending 1,500
employees.
 Launched distinct campaigns that led to rating as the #1 in the region for inventory performance.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

THE HOME DEPOT, Various Locations

Store Manager, South Plainfield, NJ
Store Manager, Baltimore, MD
Merchandising Assistant, Glen Burnie, MD
Special Services Manager, Glen Burnie, MD
Assistant Operations Manager, Glen Burnie, MD
Sales Representative, Southington, CT

NORTHEAST REMODELING, INC, Meriden, CT

President/General Manager

NORTHEAST GOLF AND TENNIS EDUCATIONAL CENTER, Meriden, CT

President/General Manager

NEVADA BOB’S GOLF AND TENNIS, Newington, CT

General Manager

GOLFERS WORLD, Wallingford, CT

Owner/ PGA Golf Professional

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Completed courses in Mechanical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Alexandria Estates Board of Trustees, Pittstown, NJ

 Abby Woods Homeowners Association President, Pittsburgh, PA
Board of Directors for Christmas in April, Baltimore, MD
YMCA – Board of Directors, Meriden, CT
Winters Lane Redevelopment Board of Directors, Catonsville, MD
President of the Girls High School Golf Association, Middletown, CT
Secretary / Treasurer Connecticut / Western MA Chapter PGA Apprentice Program