Mark A. Gamble 29074 Buchanan Drive, Bay Village, OH 44140
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Project Management

Recognized throughout career for being a leader leveraging in-depth knowledge of
the marketplace to significantly increase revenue and operational efficiency.
Solid organizational, communication, and project management skills. Adept at
bridging performance gaps to complete business interests, developing process
improvement initiatives, and conveying complex concepts in a simple and
compelling manner. Seeking a Project Management position, bringing experience as
follows:

 Key Strengths 

 *  Process Analysis
 *  Strategic Planning
 *  Cost Reduction & Budgeting
 *  Strategic Operations Management
 *  Project Coordination
 *  Business Intelligence
 *  Process Improvement
 *  Client Relations
 *  P & L Accountability
 *  Quality Assurance
 *  Product Development & Design
 *  Product / Market Research 

 Core Competencies 

 *  Results-driven with exceptional practical judgment with skills in process
improvement, risk management, and team management directives.
 *  Strong operational process improvement background through effective cost
reduction, tactical planning, productivity gain, and revenue growth strategies.
 *  Known as one who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and
benchmarks for performance against key objectives.

Professional Experience
Metcalfe Group Solon, OH
General Manager 2006 to 2008
Managed the design, development, and testing operations for a product-design
firm focused on innovative new products serving a variety of businesses from
small startups to Fortune 500 companies within various consumer, industrial, and
medical markets.
Successfully handled the following areas: 
 *  Business Development
 *  Sourcing and Manufacturing
 *  Lab Testing / Field Testing
 *  Product Design  *  Engineering Team
 *  Client Relations
 *  Product / Market Research
 *  R&D / Reporting
 *  Prototyping 

Circuit City Elyria, OH
Store Director 2003 to 2006
Daily operations management role includes strategic planning, performance
analysis, P & L, overseeing inventory control, merchandising, cleanliness,
customer service, resolving staffing/customer concerns, marketing & advertising,
training & development, sales, and theft control.
 *  Promoted from Sales Manager within first 6 months by consecutively
increasing sales.
 *  Directed recruitment, training and development of 65 employees and retail
operation to achieve an increase store sales increase from $9 million to $13.2
million annual revenue.
 *  Store recognized as a District Learning Center: trusted to pilot
transformational change programs in district that ultimately rolled out chain
wide.

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Darice Inc. Strongsville, OH
Store Systems Director 2000 to 2003
Led the development and implementation of multiple systems: TecSys ERP
(Merchandising, Financial, and Distribution), SAP POS, Store RF systems and
corporate helpdesk.
 *  Implemented TecSys ERP system that included migration of legacy
merchandising/inventory system and customization of those systems for specific
business operations.
 *  Streamlined processes through cross-training, ultimately leading to the
consolidation of duplicate tasks across multiple departments.
 *  Project Manager for an on-line electronic catalog, online ordering and
purchase order inquiry.
 *  Managed and implemented the initial inventory procedures across a
multi-store chain.
 *  Established a LAN/WAN multi-unit corporate network including multiple remote
users.
 *  Developed and implemented a corporate disaster recovery plan.

HomePlace of America Cleveland, OH
Manager of Merchandising and Financial Systems 1994 to 2000
Directed staff of 2 managers and 6 analysts in executing the replenishment and
allocation process for all departments within corporation. Attained replenishment
goals managing 6 million Store/SKUs. 
 *  Developed corporate strategic business and financial plans to support system
replacement.
 *  Project Manager for the implementation and conversion from the legacy
merchandising system to SDG Demand Forecasting/Replenishment system while
maintaining in stock position across chain wide.
 *  SAP Project Team Lead; Successful in migrating Richter ERP to SAP during
corporate restructuring.
 *  Designed user requirements for replenishment system, improving purchase
order functionality and user productivity by 50%, allowing company expansion at
current staff levels.
 *  Created documentation and training materials for replenishment, allocation
and seasonality planning applications.

K-Mart World Headquarters Troy, MI
Supply Chain Analyst 1989 to 1994
Managed the inventory and allocation process for Hardlines Division to achieve
$157 million in sales. Responsible for 13 classifications and 4.1 million
Store/SKU  's.
 *  Developed strategic business plans and advertising plans for Hardware and
Home Improvement departments.
 *  Assistant Buyer for DIY product categories maintaining a 98% in stock
position.
 *  Served as Project Manager for Southern Regional Office for all new and
refurbished stores in region.
 *  Directed the workflow of entire store staff (120 employees) to achieve $18
million store volume and attain corporate profitability goals.

Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Business Administration, Minor: Marketing
Westmoreland County Community College
Associate, Liberal Arts, Minor: Business Administration
Baldwin Wallace College / Cleveland State University / Cuyahoga County Community
College
Continuing Education
Dale Carnegie  *  Graduate