1. Charles Lorenz
181 Beaverwood Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
972-821-2745
clorenz273@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
A managementposition ofRetail Managementthat requires strategic thinking,effective communication,
driving change in a team orientated environment. Demonstrated effectiveness developing highlyproductive
teams,increasing sales,reducing operating costs,enhancing relationships and cultivating positive customer
relationships. Fosters team commitmentthrough support,relationship building,and recognizing individual
contributions. A problem solver with strong leadership abilityand an in-depth understanding ofprofitable
business operations across manydisciplines. Known for successful implementation strategies with a high
commitmentto excellence. Ability to forecastand analyze business trends and manage payroll expense in
order to maximize store performance. A high energy, empowering manager seeks to grow with
managementteam.
BUSINESS EXPIERENCE
Tractor Supply Co., Columbia & Picayune, MS January 2011 – March 2016
Store Manager
 Lead and directed all activities required to achieve all store goals,including
sales objectives,clientservice,human resources management,payroll and
operating expenses,loss prevention,and merchandising presentation while
driving both associate and clientengagement.
 Developed business strategyand maximizes opportunities to generate
additional store volume.
 Achieved quantifiable performances;Sales,profit,margin,payroll,inventory
shortage and operational assessments.
 Trained two assistantmanagers promoted to store manager.
 2015 comparable sales +17% over LY.
 Beat 2015 sales plan by5.01% and profit by 9.56%.
 Successful new store opening with 34% sales increase over plan.
Cabela’s, Gonzales, LA August 2007 – December 2010
Senior Soft Lines Manager
 Developed team to accomplish store’s business objectives through
recruitment,selection,coaching,investment,retention,and motivation.
 Member of the Grand Opening leadership team in October 2007.
 Grand opening sales beatcompanyexpectations.
 Responsible for setting merchandising standards for sixdepartments.
 Achieved quantifiable performances;Sales,profit,margin,payroll,inventory
shortage and operational assessments.
 Developed business strategyand maximizes opportunities to generate
additional store volume.
Steve & Barry’s
University Sportswear, Grapevine, TX August 2005 – March 2007

2. Store Manager
 Manage daily operations of a $8.3 million annual business.
 Increased visual merchandising scores from C- to B+ average.
 Improved turnover from 186% to 73%.
 Christmas 2006 sales beatplan.
Mervyn’s, Waco & Denton, TX July 2003 – August 2005
Store General Manager
 Manage daily operations ofa $10.5 million annual business.
 Directed the staffing and daily operations of3 assistantmanagers and 95
sales associates.
 Waco store sales volume was second highestin the district.
 Selected by DistrictManager to head college recruitmentatBaylor
University.
 Improved turnover by 37%.
Mervyn’s, Fullerton, CA, Plano, Garland, Mesquite, TX July 1998 – July 2003
Executive TeamLeader
 Chosen as temporaryStore Team Leader,I was responsible for improving
tactical planning,productivity improvementand refocused operating
management.
 Named Executive Team Leader of the Year 2001 for District305.
 As an Executive Team Leader, I have managed the following departments:
Men’s, Home Fashions,Kids,Shoes,Lingerie,Merchandise Flow and
Logistics.
1984 – 1998 Sam’s Club Various Stores
Sam’s Club, Various Stores, CA & WA September 1984 – July 1998
Assistant Club Manager
 I have designed,planned and implemented the complete seasonal
merchandise change.
 As the Operations/Marketing Manager I implemented marketing and
promotional strategies,reorganized operational functions,re-allocated
personnel,improved sales trends form -9% to +5%.
 I initiated strategic planning to merchandise store causing a 9.7% sales
increase in 1997.
 Profit and Loss responsibilities.
 Budgetdevelopment.
Education
1997 – 1998 Pepperdine University Irvine, CA
Master of Business Administration (One Year Completed)
1977 University of Washington Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Zoology