RICHARD L. RODGERS 4528 Riva Ridge Court Indianapolis,Indiana 46237 (317) 784-8262 home (317) 652-0267 mobile indyroute66ss@yahoo.com RETAIL SPECIALIST Retail Specialist with an extensive history of merchandising, operations and a strong customer focus. Manage key aspects of the business including: merchandising; financial accountability; ordering; retail inventory; perishable and non-perishable stock levels; inventory turns; personnel development; and staff management. Strong interpersonal skills, easily able to establish and maintain favorable rapport with staff from all cultures. Cognizant of key competition, market trends, and industry changes. High level of personal and professional integrity. Passionate about achieving organizational success. Core Competencies Include: Merchandising P&L Management Perishable Products Handling Operations / General Management Non-Perishable Products Handling Problem Identification & Resolution Revenue & Profit Improvement Staff Development PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The Fresh Market,Inc. Indianapolis,Indiana Assistant Produce Manager (2011- 2011) Accountable for the total operation of the produce department in the Produce Manager’s absence including ordering, merchandising, inventory management, staffing/scheduling, training and P&L accountability. Bell Techlogix, Inc. Plainfield,Indiana Technical Team Lead (2008 – 2010) Responsible for management of technical team members for the repair of Epson printers. Overall diagnostics and repair of products from worldwide. Accountable for training and procedures set by company. Richard L. Rodgers, Page 2 Advance Auto Parts, Inc Indianapolis, Indiana Assistant Store Manager (2004 – 2008) Accountable for the total operation of the store including ordering, merchandising, inventory management, staffing/scheduling, training and P&L accountability. Improved overall store operations and profitability. Federal Express, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana Equipment Operator (1998-2004) Responsible for efficient materials handling, loading/unloading of aircraft and overall management of load teams. Direct accountability for proper load disciplines and procedures. Marsh Supermarkets, LLC Indianapolis, Indiana Produce Manager (1993-1998) Accountable for the total operation of the produce department including ordering, merchandising, inventory management, staffing/scheduling, training and P&L accountability. Assistant Produce Manager (1992-1993) Accountable for the total operation of the produce department in the Produce Manager’s absence including ordering, merchandising, inventory management, staffing/scheduling, training and P&L accountability. EDUCATION Automotive Service Excellence Certification National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Leesburg, Virginia Course Work Indiana Business College, Indianapolis, Indiana Graduated Decatur Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana