John Cangialosi Jr.

289 Westminster Place * Lodi, New Jersey 07644 * 973-478-6873 * jcc60cc0@westpos

t.net
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PROFILE
* Demonstrated leader with experience to improve operational efficiency and bott
om-line performance.
* Exceptional ability to develop rapport, establish credibility and manage multi
ple teams.
* Versatile interaction with multiple managers and product teams to lead overall
vision and focus.
* Experience in positions requiring superior interpersonal communication and pro
blem solving skills.
* Outstanding conceptualization and implementation of programs, policies and pro
cedures.
* Professionally astute in facilitating training seminars and classes.
EXPERIENCE
District Manager, Total Wine & More, North New Jersey 2002-2010
* Responsible for 4 District stores averaging $80 million
* Reviewed sales performance to plan, develop, conduct and evaluate training pro
grams for sales personnel to improve performance.
* Effectively prioritizing and organizing work load in a constantly changing env
ironment to meet daily and weekly deadlines.
* Held monthly and quarterly meetings between vendors and sales managers reviewi
ng company and store expectations as well as developing a working relationship b
etween all teams.
* In 2010, I was chosen to cover two of the highest volume stores in the company
.
* In 2009, I was asked to go and mentor a store in Arizona, one of our new marke
ts.
* In 2008, I was asked to pick up a struggling store in Florida, brought in a ne
w management staff and turned the store around.
* My district in North Jersey had the highest WD% (Winery Direct, private label)
for 4 years in a row.
* My store in West Orange received the "Best Wine Shop" award in Essex County fo
r 2009.
* My store in River Edge received the "Best Wine Shop" award in Bergen County fo
r 2007 and 2008.
General Store Manager, Total Wine and More, River Edge, New Jersey 2000-2002
* Opening manager of new store in market and brought sales from $10 million to $
22 million.
* Responsible for hiring and terminating team members.
* Developed innovative methods of increasing sales revenues, motivating sales re
presentatives and assessing sales abilities of new hire candidates.
* River Edge has the lowest shrink in a six store region and is one of the best
performers in the company.
Store Manager, Total Wine and More, West Orange, New Jersey 1998-2000
* Opening Store Manager of new store in market and brought sales from $5 million
to $10 million.
* Facilitated customer awareness through individual sales presentation and produ
ctive sales meetings.
* Conducted customer transactions in a friendly, courteous and expedient manner.
John Cangialosi Jr.
Store Manager, Woolworth, New York 1994-1998
* Recruited to work in Woolworth stores.
* One of three managers kept on board to close all Woolworth stores in New Jerse
y.
* One of three managers kept to launch new Champs Sports in New York Market.
Store Manager, Rickel's/Channel Home Centers, Whippany, New Jersey 1977-1994
* Started as a Department Manager in the Paint Department.
* Worked my way to be the youngest member in the management training program.
* One of 10 managers to be on the small store program customizing stores to fit
the market where they were located.
* Worked to reduce shrink from 10% to 4% in Elmwood Park store posting the best
improvement in the 20 store district.
* Assigned to open two new stores in new market, Maryland.
* Selected to be on reset committee to help design new store layouts as well as
see the rests through.
* One of five managers kept on for the Channel/Rickel's conversion.
EDUCATION
William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey - BS (Business Administration)
SKILLS
* Proficient knowledge in all Microsoft Office Products.
* Over 33 years of experience in all aspects of the retail industry.
* Proficient in analysis and interpretation of P & L reports.
AFFILIATIONS
St. Frances de Sales - Eucharistic Ministry, Youth Counseling, Host Family for B
aptismal Preparation
Boys and Girls Club of Lodi/Hackensack - Board of Directors, Treasurer
St. Joseph School for the Blind, Jersey City - Fund Raising Committee & voluntee
r for numerous events
Knights of Columbus, Council #2861, Lodi Past Grand Knight
Loyal Order of Moose Member, Lodi
Lodi Parent /Teacher Association
REFERENCES
Available upon request