Kevin J. Merritt 7940 Pipers Creek Apt#1522

San Antonio,TX 78251 merrittk69@gmail.com

(210)601­0251

Objective Accomplished and innovative Management Professional possessing extensive experience in guiding and developing next generation of leaders. Expertise in providing hands­on direction for business growth, procedural development, strategic marketing, business analysis, merchandising, and exceptional customer servicing. Master facilitator with comprehensive knowledge of instructional design models, change management methodologies and motivational techniques. Strong leader with demonstrated success in remote management of multiple departments. Promoting pride of store ownership and providing of tools needed to attain goals. Exceptional team builder who is committed to empowering others to efficiently perform job responsibilities and advance to the next level. Dynamic and engaging communicator skilled at building collaborative relationships with all levels in an organization. Professional Experience 2000 ­ Present Macy’s San Antonio,TX Department Manager

Organized and planned the development of training for Men’s Department Associates for several years. Coaching on all aspects of systems and Standards to exceed all customer expectations.

Coordinated with Planners on collaboration of placement of their brands. Instilled a culture of growth within the Department for exceeding sales goals and growing

new accounts. Maintained Top Performance in company 7 consecutive years. Achievement of leading the effort to grow POLO from 840K to over 1.2 Million gaining

the Market Share. All Annual Performance Reviews read as “HIghly Meets Expectations.” Responsible for all merchandising within the departments(Mens, Young Mens and

Sportswear) Responsible for the planning of all Special Events/Sales/Promotions within the

departments. Catering and serving food, hiring of caricatures, photo booth set ups and music are a few of the festivities we would use for our events.

Made sure all Associates followed all company policies. Administered Coachings and formal write ups upto and including terminations. Coached all employees on possible fraud alerts and how to look for theft.

Experience Continued.

Responsible every year for organizing of Christmas Dinner’s for over 250 associates. Aspects for working with local business and budget management to get this accomplished.

1990 ­ 1999 Macy’s Dallas,TX Group Sales Manager 1984 ­ 1990 Hartmarx Chicago, IL Store Manager 1978 ­ 1984 Harlan Clothing Harlan, IA Store Manager Volunteer Experience

Manger directly in charge of the Fundraiser Program “Reading is Fundamental”; Exceeding $42,000 in donations.

Director of “Shop for a Cause”. This benefit directly impacted many Local and National Charities.

Lead and organized the team of associates that participated in the annual Fiesta San Antonio Parade.

Awards

Carol Reiser Volunteer of the Year Award 2006 Carol Reiser Volunteer of the Year Award 2008 Carol Reiser Volunteer of the Year Award 2009

Education Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, Iowa References Excellent Professional References available upon request.