1. IBRA GARBA
2613 Lilypark Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219
614-206-0121 ~ garbaib@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
 Professional Project Manager with 7+ years’ project management experience in the retail sector with
emphasis on implementing projects and managing crews, construction and demolition projects.
 Highly proficient in procuring capital assets and leases with cost effective solutions.
 Coordinate and prioritize project tasks, manage timelines, maintain project plans and communicate
 Highly skilled listener and communicator able to use my field expertise to assess client needs and
convey information with professional knowledge and clarity.
 10+ years of Supervisory and Sales Experience.
 Strong skills of coordinating tasks within the project team and across functional teams, such as
human resources, finance, IT, safety, and security.
WORK EXPERIENCE
09/2015 – Present Toys R Us RHQ Wayne, NJ
Implementation TeamSupervisor / Operations Compliance
 Nationally assigned to implement various projects within timelines and budget requirements.
 Maintain project plans and communicate status to store team, project sponsors and senior
management.
 Participate in the completion of pre- remodel checklists and as built fixture.
 Ensure the project is implemented within contractual obligations.
 Manage tasks, direct resources and stay aware of all aspects of the project.
 Work alone side with consultants, clients, vendors, suppliers and subcontractors.
 Interpret plans, contract and other blueprints to other staff including administrative personnel, team
members, and senior management.
 Work on confidential prototype capital projects worth over 2 million.
 Implement “Beyond Purple” 1 and 2 projects ( Remodel 25 stores in three weeks each, completed the
entire projects within budget, with minimal deviations and in time)
04/2001 – 09/2015 Babies R’ Us Columbus, OH
Store Supervisor / Receiving Department Supervisor
Held additional management positions within Toy R’ Us/Babies R’ Us: TRU Express Store Manager, Shipping and
Receiving Supervisor, Infant Care Department Supervisor
 Apply interpersonal communication, leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork.
 Maintenance and accuracy of Sales Improvement System (SIS); Manage Not-on-Floor (NOF) and
floor capacity numbers; 100% bay audit completion.
 Cut down operations cost by over 35% with smoother operations and greater success rate.(
realignment of the racking)
 Lead daily shipping and receiving tasks including all processes related to inbound and outbound
trucks.
 Handle disciplinary issues and maintain an environment of respect and accountability.
 Identify and coordinate daily activities of 10-20 team members.
 Payroll functions/RTEAM.
 Responsible for all accounting/cash accountability procedures. Including money counting, petty cash
management, and safe management.
 Motivate team members to achieve desired results in productivity, teamwork, safety, quality, and
follow SOP.
 Maintain successful operations in various management/leadership roles.
 Ensure performance plans are set, maintained, and improved; generate creative solutions to identify
improvements in processes.

2.  Work effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation for a direct effect on business
metrics.
 Assist in the hiring, staffing and development of Team Members.
 Develop skill in motivating employees to excel in their position.
 Address and follow-up on outstanding items daily on the Time and Action Calendar.
 Highly skilled listener and communicator able to use my field expertise to assess client needs and
convey information with professional knowledge and clarity.
 Complete weekly and monthly inventory reports as well as checking deliveries for accuracy.
 Ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced environment.
6/2003 – 7/2010 Toys R Us RHQ Paramus, NJ
Operations / Project Manager
 National assigned to oversee and manage up to 60 team members with the daily status of the
remodel/new store project in conjunction with the partnership of Store Lead, Store Manager, and the
District Manager.
 Managed and trained project staff to complete store fixture setup (Madix/Lozier/Specialty Fixtures)
 Communicated scope of remodel status to Store Management and Regional Implementation
Manager, discuss issues and resolutions.
 Communicated weekly phasing plan expectation to avoid and minimize risk to the projects.
 Set up new, existing/remodel and relocated commercial stores in various states.
 Maintained constant communication with Store Planning, District Managers, and Store Managers
regarding construction issues, additional materials needed, and layout adjustments.
 Created comprehensive punch list to be distributed to Store Planning, District Manager, and Store
Manager.
 Demonstrated 6% sales gap within the district during the renovation of multiple stores.
 Assisted Implementation Team Manager in the completion of pre-remodel checklists and as-built
fixture Nationwide.
 Supported Business Solutions in the way of professional knowledge, cost analysis, layout designs and
project timelines.
 Use developed skills to drive miscellaneous projects for the company, in the form of labor
management analysis, relocating and selling unused assets.
 Worked alongside with General Contractors.
EDUCATION
DeVry University Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Business Administration, Concentration: Project Management March 2015
Dean’s List Student
Current GPA: 3.6/4.0
Highlighted Coursework:
ACCT434: Advanced Cost Accounting MGMT340:Business Systems Analysis
PROJ410: Contracts & Procurement BIS155: Data Analysis
PROJ420: Project Risk Management BSOP326: Total Quality Management
PROJ430: Advanced Project Management Math221: Statistics for Decision Making
Honors & Additional Skills
2013 Toys R Us Talent Advancement Program candidate President for a non-profit Organization
Experienced user of Visio, MS Project, and MS Office
Knowledge of financial statements and GAAP Project Certified 2008
Fluent in English and French Knowledge of SDLC