Mario Russo

Background

About Mario Russo

Accomplished professional with twenty 27 years of proven retail management experience with Ocean State Job Lot, ACURA of Avon, Staples, & Tweeter Home Entertainment. Demonstrated leader with a track record of motivating personnel and managing efficient and profitable operations. Proven ability to direct large volume stores (up to $10M in revenues), troubleshoot operational problems and open new store locations. General Manager Ocean State Job Lot Nov 2016-2018 F&I Manager in Training ACURA May 2015-Nov 2016 General Manager Staples Jan 2009-2015 Training Captain Staples Nov 2009- 2015 Recruiting Captain Staples Nov 2009- 2015 General Sales Manager Tweeter (Jan 1998-Nov 2001) Group Sales Manager Tweeter (Nov 2001- August 2008) Managed stores in Avon, Connecticut (June 2007-Nov 2008), Framingham, Massachusetts (2004-2007), Buckhead, Georgia (2001-2004), Snellville, Georgia and Danbury, Connecticut Sales Manager at Boston University (1997). Profit and loss responsibility for assigned store location. Plan and implement strategies to achieve operational goals. Provide direct supervision to management staff with overallresponsibilityfor up to 27 personnel. Recruit, train, evaluate and develop personnel. Manage sales, inventory control, merchandising/displays, cash receipts and loss prevention. Ensure quality customer service and resolve problems utilizing strong communication skills. Participate at industry trade shows.