1. RICKY MYERS
5841 Charolais Dr SW Wyoming, MI 49418 616.915.9809 RickyMatthewMyers@gmail.com
EDUCATION
September 2014 – August 2016 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
♦ Master of Business Administration
♦ Grade Point Average: 4.0, Distinction
September 2006 – August 2008 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
♦ Bachelor of Arts: Service Management and Marketing
♦ Grade Point Average: 3.43, Honorary Deans List Member
EXPERIENCE
August 2013 – Current Store Director, SpartanNash Grand Rapids, MI
♦ Lead total store profitability by monitoring all financial aspects of purchasing, stocking,
selling, payroll and other general expenses and income
♦ Oversee all departments including Service, Center Store, Produce, Bakery, Deli, Meat,
Seafood, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Beer, Wine, Pharmacy, accounting for over 160 associates
♦ Maximize merchandising opportunities with a focus on high-end, specialty, local, health and wellness
March 2012 – August 2013 Assistant Store Director, SpartanNash Grand Rapids, MI
♦ Provided support to the Store Director while becoming skilled in management
strategies specific to all areas of the store
♦ Engaged in financial planning including budgeting, staffing, payroll, and facility maintenance
♦ Presented regular inspections of all areas, providing feedback to department managers
♦ Reviewed reports daily, communicated operational adjustments as necessary
June 2009 – March 2012 Store Manager, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister Co. Bridgewater, NJ
Toledo, OH
♦ Responsible for recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining management teams
♦ Created positive and successful cultures at each location while dramatically increasing sales,
reducing shrink, and optimizing customer experience, as well as employee satisfaction
♦ Produced store managers at each location and taught employees how to be effective leaders
April 2008 – June 2009 Assistant Manager, Abercrombie & Fitch Toledo, OH
Grand Rapids, MI
♦ Supervised daily store operations including opening/closing routines, analyzing sales
figures, budgeting hours, processing shipment, cleanliness and maintenance
♦ People Manager – Determined staffing needs, conducting professional interviews, hiring part-
time associates, and creating an effective schedule with upwards of 100 employees
♦ Impact Manager – Managed a well-structured stockroom promoting precise organization and
efficient replenishment systems
♦ Visual Manager – Conducted errorless and timely floor-sets upholding top presentation
standards of merchandise, forms, and lighting
SKILLS
♦ Outstanding discipline and work ethic ♦ Ability to perform well under pressure
♦ Influential leadership abilities ♦ Public speaking and presentation skills
♦ Proficient problem solver ♦ Ability to learn and adapt as necessary
♦ Strong financial comprehension ♦ Aim to seek out and develop future leaders