1. Michael Rinkenberger
4892 38th
Ave S • Fargo, ND • 58104
CELL (701) 793-7263 • E-MAIL mrinkenb3@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE To be a part of an organization as a leader to oversee large scale operations,
where my management skills will develop, train, motivate, and reach high
expectations.
PROFILE Accomplished management associate with 10+ years in leadership roles with
Sam’s Club. Developed valuable membership programs to sustain
fundamental metrics and achieve company goals. Recognized for developing
relationships with leading community members to help grow sales.
Exceptional mentor with skills to motivate peak individual team member
performance and promoted advancement within the company.
EDUCATION Business Management
University of North Dakota, ND 58202
EXPERTISE Strategic Planning ~ Retail Store Operations ~ Marketing & Promotions ~
Customer Service ~ Sales Increases ~ Profit & Productivity Optimization ~ Cost-
Containment ~ New Program Introduction ~ Project Management ~ Facilitator
~ Teambuilding & Leadership ~ Engaged Leader ~ Recruiting Talent
Development ~ Training & Motivating ~ Coaching & Mentoring ~ Inventory
Control ~ Operation of Multi Units ~ Loss Prevention ~ Visual Merchandising ~
Store Openings & Relocations ~ Financial Responsibility ~ Big Box
EXPERIENCE 3/22/15 – 1/15/16; Market Membership Sales Manager
Overseeing 11 Sam’s Clubs over ID, MT, WY, SD, ND, and MN driving sales over
$750 Million annual revenue
Development of Store Managers, external and internal managers
Implemented change in processes / behaviors / leveraged expenses / increased
foot traffic / level set clubs with consistency on standards and expectations
4/6/13 – 3/21/15; Club Manager, Little Rock, AR
Overseeing 200+ Associates and 8 assistant managers
Driving sales over $117 Million annual revenue
Involved with community events with Dream Center of Arkansas to feed the
hungry, provide gifts to families in need, and tornado relief efforts in
Mayflower, AR
6/15/12 - 4/05/13; Co-Manager, St. Louis Park, MN
Overseeing 150+ associates and 6 assistant managers
Driving Sales over $70 Million annual revenue
Completed Co-Manager School

2. Promoted to Club Manager in Little Rock, AR April 2013
10/10/00 - 6/14/12; Assistant Manager Roles
St. Cloud, Shakopee, Maple Grove MN, Fargo, Grand Forks ND
Membership Manager – Responsible for driving club metrics around credit and
membership results. Market Manager moved me to different stores that were
underperforming to improve the operations and marketing results to increase
sales. Was asked to be involved in the marketing and membership promotions
for 6 new store openings in OK, NE, MN, and ND.
Business Manager - Overseeing the Marketing and Operations of the Business,
Analyzing financials, leading and growing membership revenue. Developed
key associates and leveraged their leadership skills for promotions.
Merchandise 2 Manager – Responsible for the Sales Floor in Merchandising
and receiving areas. Involved with store setup, layout management, and visual
merchandising of new store in Bismarck, ND.
Merchandise 1 Manager – Accountable for Grocery portion of the Business
and all Fresh Departments. Responsible for overseeing 2 Fresh Assistant
Managers.
Manager in Training – Responsible Manager for store remodel in Grand Forks,
ND.
Rinkenberger Farms
1987-2000; Farm Hand
Dairy Queen
1996-2000; Team Leader
4892 38th
Ave S. • Fargo, ND • 58104 • CELL (701) 793-7263 • E-MAIL mrinkenb3@gmail.com