LORNE W.

SEARIGHT
109 Kimberwick Rd. C: 419.989.7510 H: 419-884-6365
Lexington, OH 44904 Email: lsfd5fc2@westpost.net

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT * P&L OVERSIGHT * RETAIL EXPERTISE

Vendor Relations ~ International Management Expertise ~ Team Leadership
Highly astute and focused operations director with a comprehensive history leadi
ng multiple retail locations. Leverage well developed critical and creative thin
king processes; develop policies and manage culturally and professionally divers
e teams to consistently exceed objectives. Proactively establish relationships w
ith district and area managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure employee per
formance levels, store operations, and company policies are met and enforced. Im
plement programs and policies that are adopted as best practices.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Strategic Planning * Inventory Control
* Safety Compliance * Quality Assurance Processes
* Corporate Monitoring * Internal & Regulatory Audits
* Data Analysis & Reporting * Human Resource Capabilities
* International Retail Expertise * Team Leadership & Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DAYMON WORLDWIDE, San Diego, CA
Director of Operations (2006-Present); Operations Manager (2003-2006);
District Manager (2003) 2003-Present
Directed and managed an international team of four operations managers, 22 distr
ict managers and 128 area managers for the world's leading private label broker
and consumer events services. Oversaw P&L and operational budgets. Achieved sati
sfactory ratings on internal store audits on employee performance, store operati
ons, and safety compliance. Communicated cultural business protocols to facilita
te positive client relationships.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Successfully organized, managed, and launched a joint venture retail project i
n Japan between Daymon Worldwide and Aeon.
* Launched a new venture in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, collaborating exclusively
with grocery retailer Giant Eagle and achieving profits of more than $1 million
in the first year of operation.
* Managed a domestic team of four district managers and 26 area managers as oper
ations manager; exceeded P&L budgetary goals three years consecutively allowing
for annual salaried manager bonuses.
* Supervised a team of seven area managers as District Manager; achieved satisfa
ctory ratings on internal store audits on employee performance, store operations
, and safety compliance, ensuring that all company policies were enforced.
IMPRESSIONS APPAREL, Pontiac, MI
Regional Manager 2002-2003
Expertly directed the operations of 22 retail apparel store locations in five st
ates. Oversaw all areas from human resources, P&L, purchasing, merchandising, ma
nagement performance, and vendor relations.
Selected Accomplishment:
* Achieved monthly profit goals consistently and the lowest turnover rate in the
company, and seven stores attained top ten sales performers in the company.
* Improved employee morale and performance by establishing an "open door" commun
ications policy with management.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED

QUALITY FARM & FLEET, Alliance, OH
Store Manager 1998-2001
Managed the daily operations of a lawn mower and outdoor power equipment supplie
r and oversaw the operations of four additional locations including, human resou
rces, P&L, purchasing, merchandising, management performance, and vendor relatio
ns.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Increased sales and profitability through the improvement of store standards,
the elimination or reduction of expenses, and re-training of staff in merchandis
ing and customer service skills.
* Improved employee engagement and morale by establishing "open door" management
communications policies and being attentive to employee concerns and suggestion
s.
WAL-MART STORES INC., OH, IN, MI
Automotive District Manager (1995-1998); Store Manager (1993-1995);
Assistant Manager (1991-1993) 1991-1998
Skillfully managed a district of retail store locations for one of the largest m
ass retailers in the world. Oversaw all human resource functions, P&L statements
, purchasing, and maintaining store standards according to company policy. Promo
ted within six months to manage new store setups and relocations. Complied with
OSHA standards.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Increased sales by 10% and decreased inventory by 7.2% translating to a net pr
ofit of 5.17% within first two months of becoming store manager.
* Achieved a ranking of 5th in the entire company showing an increase in profits
by 9.67% while reducing inventory shrinkage by 20%.

EDUCATION
Completed coursework towards Bachelor in Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, OH