Tom Ressler

2875 Oakridge Ct
Palm Harbor, Florida 34685
(727) 742-6408
tomressler@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT: District Manager
Highly successful professional with extensive experience managing multiple locat
ions for a national retail corporation. Accomplished team leader who excels at i
mplementing strategies designed to improve business operations, increase sales r
evenues, and reduce expenses and inefficiency. A self-starter with stronger comm
unication skills who consistently meets and exceeds personal expectations. Multi
-tasker with excellent managerial skills with a thorough knowledge of every aspe
ct of the growing retail industry and what is required to ensure long-term growt
h and development. Savvy business executive with a strong reputation for recruit
ing and developing motivated sales associates and team leaders to improve custom
er relationships and corporate image.

Team Development * Leadership and Presentation Skills * Strong Communication *

Creative * Strategic Planning * Financial and Cost Analysis * Customer Relations
hips * Problem Solving * Analytical Skills * New Business Development * Long-Ter
m Vision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CVS Pharmacy / Eckerd
Largo, FL
1994-Present
Integrated pharmacy services provider with over 7000 locations and over $100 Bil
lion in revenue
District Manager
2000-Present
Direct overall operational and creative strategic leadership for market of up to
36 stores. Managed a workforce of 800 associates, including 36 managers, 18 ass
istant managers, 90 pharmacists, pharmacy district manager, photo district manag
er, loss prevention specialist, district category specialist and 4 merchandising
specialists. Maximize the return on investment, profit and loss, daily business
operation, planning and executing company initiatives, and support and developm
ent of employees for future growth. Exceed corporate goals as related to sales,
profitability, and expenses through the implementation of established programs a
nd processes. Initiate associate development programs through mentoring and coac
hing to improve job performance and customer relationships. Develop payroll and
sales budgets for the district that support company objectives and meet local ma
rket objectives and realities. Coordinate with real estate personnel to approve
new store locations that best meet sales performance and expectations.
Key Highlights:
* Was a leader on the integration team for the CVS acquisition of Eckerd in 2004
by helping coordinate and participate in store closings, store remodels, store
relocations and a market wide grand opening event.
* District Manager of the year in 2002 and 2007
* Achieved number 1 ranking in Florida in shrink control in 2002 and 2009
* Relocated from Pensacola, FL to the highest profile district in the company ba
sed on my performance, this was Pinellas County because the Eckerd corporate off
ice was located in Largo.
* Reduced turnover by 30 percent after implementation of employee engagement pro
gram
* Achieved the number 1 district in the region in profit from 2004-2009
* Elected to the division diversity council in 2008 to help implement and overse
e diversity programs for the company
* Trained new district managers for the region by my involvement in the emerging
leaders program

Training Store Manager

1996-2000
Responsible for total store operations with a store team of 50 associates in a s
tore that had annual sales of $15 million.
Key Highlights:
* Worked as an assistant to the District Manager in district projects
* Trained all new assistant managers that were hired
* My store was the highest volume store in the Panhandle of Florida
* Elected store manager of the year in Florida in 1999

Assistant Store Manager

1994-1996
Assisted the store manager with total store operations in a store that had annua
l sales of $10 million.

Wal Mart
Tallahassee, FL
1992-1994
Department Manager

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Management
The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL