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Extensive expertise in operations management, project management, human resources, and training & development spanning e-commerce, food service, retail, and big box wholesale industries. Essential skills developed through education and work experience include project planning, executing, and monitoring as well as developing professional business presentations and professional public speaking and writing. Dynamic and energetic leader who values the...

Extensive expertise in operations management, project management, human resources, and training & development spanning e-commerce, food service, retail, and big box wholesale industries. Essential skills developed through education and work experience include project planning, executing, and monitoring as well as developing professional business presentations and professional public speaking and writing. Dynamic and energetic leader who values the importance of interpersonal relationships. Passionate about project management practices across diverse business platforms. Proven multi-unit leadership geared toward organizational development and managing by objectives.Project Manager - Construction @ Project management for new stores, remodels, and miscellaneous CapEx projects. Preliminary site investigation and current structure existing conditions analysis through due diligence surveys. Ongoing responsibilities include development of construction documents, bidding process, contract management, complete project cost control and construction through grand opening, and project closeout. Management of 2-4 major projects concurrently with an average duration of 6 - 12 weeks. Primary contact for all project scope items including construction, budget, costs, design, and closeout for life of the project. Development of project schedule using both Microsoft Excel and Project. Communication management for all internal and external partners through meetings, reports, and schedules. Regular field visits to project locations to ensure contractor compliance with all documents; corrective action taken as necessary. Scheduling and oversight of store fixtures and equipment in preparation of store merchandising. Obtaining all certificates and licenses necessary for full occupancy and grand opening. Conduct performance evaluations of contractors, architects, and engineers. From October 2010 to Present (5 years 3 months) Greater Seattle AreaDistrict Manager @ Supported and directed 10 stores, over 250 employees, and sales budget exceeding $7 million. Successfully opened 3 new locations, serving as project manager for build-out. Project managed community events involving more than 60 different community organizations. Events included city festivals, triathlons, marathons, swim meets, NASCAR races, soccer tournaments, and school carnivals. Successfully transitioned 10 district stores from franchise operations to corporate stores. District consistently fully staffed (GM through team member); achieved lowest cost of goods in west zone, and among highest controllable profit % in NW region. Successfully led local marketing campaigns including sampling, on-site nutritionists, online coupons, and local business donations. Supported local government initiatives through donations benefiting youth programs. From January 2005 to September 2008 (3 years 9 months) Staff Manager @ Senior manager opening 2 Costco sites (Modesto & Tracy, CA) with responsibility of staffing, HR, front end operations and POS systems. Project managing new location recruiting and staffing, equipment procurement, FF&E installation, service provider contracts. Operational management of entire site, and leadership of 200+ hourly and salaried employees. Oversight of marketing and membership team. Leadership of merchandising team, logistics employees, sales team, while achieving $200 million annual revenue. From 2000 to 2004 (4 years) Modesto, California AreaOperations Training & Project Manager @ International operations training with expertise in merchandising, shipping/receiving, marketing and all areas of administration. Accounting systems training and development for merchandising staff and logistics team. Development of receiving/shipping accounting systems training and roll-out of corresponding workshops throughout domestic and international locations. Operational training for company inventory auditors, including coordination and execution of new location on-boarding. Responsible for physical inventory observation process in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Development projects completed and delivered include ancillary department accounting workshops, merchandise accounting training workshops, and inventory auditor development workshops. Project management of new location openings. Scope of work includes on-time delivery of all new location staffing, procurement and installation of administration offices, FF&E, execution of contracts for service providers and contractors. Executed receipt and delivery of all location racking, followed by installation and merchandise logistics, on time and within budget for every location. Complete POS system installation and testing for each location. From 1995 to 2000 (5 years) Inventory Auditor / Supervisor @ Inventory control for Costco Wholesale $10 million revolving inventory. Shrink control and data analysis for all ancillary departments, leadership role in bi-annual physical inventory process. Analysis of accounting systems and general ledger to ensure accuracy of financial reporting. Development of inventory control procedures for operations and management teams. Track record of less than 0.25% shrink as percentage of sales for each year and location served in this position. Designated as regional trainer for inventory audit positions throughout Northern California. From 1986 to 1995 (9 years) Sacramento, California AreaBachelor of Science-Business Administration, Project Management @ Colorado Technical University From 2008 to 2011 Associate of Science, Business Administration @ Colorado Tech University From 2008 to 2009 Brandon Gress is skilled in: MS Project, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Execution, PowerPoint, Business Management, Multi-unit, Business Analysis, Word, New Business Development, Accounting, Marketing Management, Inventory Control, Visio, Customer Service