1. TODD EVANS
1021 W. Church Street
Kewanee, IL 61443
toddevans715@yahoo.com Cell: 309.525.0834
SUMMARY
Determined, results-oriented Retail Manager, with an extensive background in multi-unit and big box
environments. Proven abilities in problem solving, situation assessment, and follow through to achieve targeted
results. Skilled at synthesizing information to build plans and programs to resolve obstacles and improve
performance. Consistently builds positive relationship with employees and customer.
Areas of expertise
 Retail Management  Real Estate  Competitive Analysis  HR Management
 Merchandising  Training  Planning  Loss Prevention
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Shoe Show October 2014 to current
District Manager, Central IL.
Currently successfully managing 11 locations. Achieving all sales and loss control along with meeting required
Profit and Loss challenges. Opened a new location and identified other potential sites. Work closely with Corporate
in merchandise and maintenance issues. Recently asked to take on further responsibility of 7 additional stores in the
St. Louis area.
Toys R Us. July 2012 to April 2014
Store Manager, Moline IL.
Managed 40 to 100 associates in an extremely high tense seasonalbusiness. Took over a broken store in October
2012 and successfully rebuilt the team from the ground up. Recruited and promoted 3 department managers along
with internal promotions. Created a team focused atmosphere with a concerted effort to achieve company goals.
Has a successfulholiday season in spite of poor real estate issues . Also dramatically improve customer satisfaction
feedback due to new staff and new attitude of my team.
KMART/SEARS HOLDING COMPANY. Oct. 2010 to June
2012
Store Manager, Davenport, IA
Manage 65-90 associates in a high energy big box atmosphere. Responsible for all aspects of a 8 million dollar unit
including merchandising, all aspects of HR, receiving, expense control, profit analysis , communication, media
relations, facilities management, community involvement and loss prevention. Overall #1 ranked store in district
which included sales, shrink, expense control, HR improvement and operational excellence.
 Ranked second in district in sales vs LY with a 1.0% increase.
 Ranked first in district in profit improvement over LY.
 Best store in district in shrink improvement.
SPEED LUBE LLC. 2010

2. District Manager, Peoria, IL July-Sept
PAYLESS SHOESOURCE 1990 – 2009
District Manager, Davenport, IA 2002 – 2009
Managed 21 – 28 stores over vast geographicalarea which consisted of regular Payless stores and newly created
leased departments. Recruited, hired and trained high performance team. Provided pipe line of highly qualified
managers to other areas of the region and promoted internal associates to higher management positions,
contributing to positive impact on all aspects of business. Worked with corporate RealEstate to revamp market
for maximum profitability.
 Ranked 21 out of 193 districts in overall performance in 2008 based on all Key Performance Indicators.
This came from consistent performance in all areas including sales, shrink, customer service and expense
control.
 Appointed by upper management as expert lead District Manager in area of Loss Prevention and Crisis
Management training due to previous shrink performance and vast experience in robbery and burglary
incidents.
 Ranked #1 in profit increase year to date in 2009 with a 10% increase year over year. Worked closely with
real estate managers to negotiate rent reductions in low volume locations.
District Manager, Chicago, IL 1999 – 2002
Managed 3 districts in Chicago land area that consisted of suburban, inner-city and downtown Chicago areas.
Operated highest volume district in Midwest region at $19M. Ran district that the regional office was located
in which was considered the highest profile district in the region.
 In charge of traveling with any senior management or other corporate visitors to Chicago regardless of the
district being visited.
 Opened first New Concept store in Chicago. Coordinated store opening including hiring staff. The store
did over $1M the first year and continues to grow.
 Trained and promoted one manager to the level of Assistant District Manager for Milwaukee district.
District Manager, Detroit, MI 1996 – 1999
Chosen to lead one of the most challenging districts in the company. Focused on teamwork and trust to create
team that achieved results in all performance categories. Worked with corporate merchandisers to enhance and
refine selection in vastly different types of stores in this market.
 Earned title of Rookie of the Year in 1996. Award was based on sales, shrink, customer service, expense
control, operations and human recourse performance.
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PAYLESS SHOESOURCE (continued)
 Won Expense Control award in 1997 which included payroll, maintenance and personal expenses by close
monitoring of all reporting and holding managers accountable to meet plans.
 Awarded Shrink Reduction award in 1997 for reducing shrink from 1.51% to under 1%. This was the first
time ever for this district to be under 1%.
 Worked and traveled with corporate Real Estate helping them understand challenging locations and where,
if appropriate, to relocate stores for increased profitability and safety for customers and associates.
EDUCATION
Diploma, Neponset High School, Neponset, IL