John Gugliuzza is an accomplished retail management professional with over 20 years of experience leading operations, developing strategies, and driving results for Aldi and McDonald's. He has a proven track record of optimizing inventory management, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and increasing sales. As a Warehouse Supervisor for Aldi, he provided leadership and training to over 100 employees while cutting operational costs by 10% and reducing inventory by $75,000. Previously as an Aldi Store Manager, he led his store to the #1 rankings for productivity and inventory loss for five consecutive years among 53 stores.

1. John Gugliuzza
Accomplished professional with a stellar history of managing retail operations
Retail Management – Buying – Merchandising – Business Development/Sales – Client/Vendor Relations
Loss Prevention – Employee Management/Training – Strategy Dev – Planning/Budgeting – Inventory
Quality Control – Project Management – Store Displays – New Product Introductions
Led retail store to “top five rank” for productivity and inventory loss for five consecutive years (among
53 stores). Recruited and groomed district managers who subsequently became directors. Trained ten
assistants to take over as store managers.
Career Summary
Experienced in all areas of retail management, from team leadership to vendor management to
marketing and merchandising to project management. Created innovative strategies to optimize
merchandising, achieve competitive advantage, drive revenues, cut costs, improve efficiency, and
maximize client satisfaction. First-hand knowledge of store-level strategies that drive results.
Understand shopper behavior and its implications on strategy, merchandising, and purchasing.
Outstanding analytical, decision-making, communication, customer service, and negotiation skills.
Effectively managed employees and cohesive, results-focused teams. Adept at strategy development.
Retail & Warehouse Management Experience
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR, Aldi, Frederick, MD 2012–Present
Managed warehouse (operational and financial functions)—$50 million annually. Ensured optimal
inventory turnover and product rotation. Measured performance to drive continuous improvement.
Established warehouse vision and direction. Orchestrate staff meetings to review safety topics. Ensure
quality service to all stores division-wide. Optimized production activities to achieve timely shipment.
 Provide leadership and training to staff of 102 across 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse.
 Executed purchasing/tracking procedures for products—drove substantial gains in efficiency.
 Led safety committee. Overhauled procedures, retrained staff to reduce incidences 77 percent.
 Cut operational costs ten percent by collaborating with shift managers and managing budget.
 Provide oversight to maintenance department that serviced over 53 stores within division.
 Managed inventory levels of over $21 million annually (over $1 million to $2 million
incoming/outgoing daily). Supervised receipt of high priority shipments and ensured compliance
with guidelines; achieved seamless product reception and proper lay-down.
 Reduced inventory $75,000 by performing meticulous inventory checks and retraining receivers
on scanning operation. Leveraged creativity for merchandising, shelf rotations, and returns.
STORE MANAGER, Aldi, Edgewood, MD 2006–2012
Spearheaded all aspects of store management for operation with over $1.3 million in annual revenues.
Replenished inventory levels in accordance with store needs. Responsible for recruitment, management,
and training and development of employees. Drove repeat business by delivering “world class” service.
 Drove millions of dollars in sales revenues. Aggressively fortified P&L position (profits) by
training staff, improving sales techniques, and pinpointing strategic P&L areas.
 Led store to #1 position (of 53 stores) in inventory loss for five years, #1 in productivity.
 Generated 13 percent sales increase each year.
 Managed over 25 staff members that serviced 18,000+ customers monthly.
 Improved store to position where it became “training store” for other stores and store
managers. Trained store managers within district.
211 Blanca Ct.
Frederick, MD 21702
C: 410.913.3955
john8012@comcast.net

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STORE MANAGER, McDonalds, Baltimore, MD 1996–2006
Developed highly effective annual food and beverage marketing plan while ensuring strict adherence to
established budgetary guidelines—maximized profitability. Maintained effective inventory count and
ordered supplies. Ensured delivery of outstanding customer service. Trained staff on effective methods,
operations, and procedures. Responsible for recruitment, management, and evaluation of staff
members. Oversaw payroll and timekeeping, including documentation and legal requirements.
 Managed four stores, each with over $500,000 in annual revenues ($2 million total) and over
250 employees across district.
 Increased sales 10 percent to 12 percent annually.
 Established community program for each restaurant and hosted wide range of events to foster
strong community relations and drive business growth.
 Helped management achieve goals—increased sales, optimized P&L, improved community
presence, world class customer service, and highly-trained staff.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Internet Research
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