ROBERT SIMMONS

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results-oriented, detailed professional with comprehensive management experience
. Increased sales by 25% over previous year and surpassed all goals. Supervise
over 85 plus associates as MIC Position in a retail environment. Highly effecti
ve implementing corporate agenda with outstanding project management skills with
proven ability to control overtime and meet budgets by implementing best pract
ices by training associates to be proactive and more productive by taking owne
rship in their company.
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Computer Experience in Dos 2.1, Lotus 123, Unix 3.2, Windows Vista, 98, 95, Mic
rosoft Office Power Point, Office Retail, People Planner, Chain Track, Host App
lications and SAR.
WORK OF EXPERIENCE
1999-2010 Publix Supermarkets
Management Position
MIC Position-Supervise 85 plus associates.
Increased daily sales for Multi-million dollar business by focusing on custome
r service, key carrier opening and closing store, P&L, preparing budgets, accoun
tability of money, gross profits, inventories, hiring and training and evaluati
ng associates.
Accomplishment-exceeded sales by 25% and net profits by 8%.
Increased associate moral by training, leading and coaching.

1996-1999-Albertsons
Management Position
General Merchandise Manager-Grocery Manager
Inventory exceeded $500,000.00 plus for each position.
Performed responsible for Multi-million dollar business every day operations.
Supervised 85 plus associates, budgeting, merchandising, buying, seasonal chang
e over, scheduling, productivity, ordering, training, coaching and evaluating a
ssociates.
1986-1996- Kroger
Meat Management Position
Supervised associates, merchandising, ordering, displaying, buying, controlling
shrink and taking inventories.
Accomplishments-Reset overall departments to control production and shrink.
Maintained gross profits of 25% with an increase of 6% over previous profit mar
gin.
EDUCATION
ICS Center for Degree Studies
Cornell College Course in Management for Personal Development.
Personal Development for Supervisors.
Personal Development Program for Store Managers.
Store Management Training Program.
Developing Cultural Competence.
Net and Gross Profits.
Leading by Example.
Area Trainer for Managers on Store Management Training Program.
Building and Maintaining Relationships.
Food Safety Training
Blood Bourne Pathogen Training
OSHA and HAZCOM Training

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Coached minor league baseball team and lead team to playoffs.
Studied tae-kwon-do where I lead exercises and workouts for
Master Shin Martial Arts Center.
Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Member of Beta Club National Honor Society
I also enjoy outside sports that involves challenge, stealth, persistence.
REFERENCES
References upon request