Stuart A. Kaminsky

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About Stuart A. Kaminsky

Senior leader for ‘big box’ multi-unit retail outlets, I excel at building, developing, and motivating peak-performing teams to exceed goals. My solid business acumen and confidence to make and execute decisions have been the hallmarks of my success managing complex, multifaceted, high-volume ($75M+) businesses. I pride myself on being a customer-focused, forward-thinking, and high-impact leader facilitating the development of profitable cultures of operational excellence. Snapshot of Value Offered: Built, developed, and managed teams resulting in Yonkers and Queens Century 21 Stores ranking at top of 13 stores for employee retention. Selected as member of “Change Champion Team” to recommend initiatives to improve employee relations at Century 21 which achieved “Great Places to Work” accreditation. Executed effective sales strategy to increase total annual sales volume at Century 21 by >10% from $68M to $75 despite challenges faced by department stores nationwide. Ranked in top 3 of all Century 21 stores. Achieved 125% of goal for units per transaction and 126% of goal for customer loyalty rewards program. Led strategy to turnaround underperforming Macy’s store, achieving 132% of annuals sales plan by third year. Ranked in the top 3 in the region (104 stores) and top 20% in Macy’s Eastern Division (200+ stores) each year on overall performance scorecard and in the top 10 for profit contribution. Macy’s Store Manager of the Year (2009), Peer Leadership Award (2006, 2007), Regional Merchandise Manager of the Year. Specialties: Retail Operations Strategic Planning Process Improvement Customer Experience Market Trend Analysis Team-Building