Stuart Freedman

Experience

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  Shoppers Drug Mart

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2012

  Front Store Manager

  Originally recruited as a Management Trainee. Elected to lead management team of an established retail operation before being promoted to opening and relocating new stores. Focused on strong customer service, supporting and encouraging staff, product purchasing, merchandising strategies, surpassing sales targets and day-to-day management. Executed company policies and standards. Handled full operational management of all non-pharmacy activities in medium and big box stores. Show less

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  McKesson Canada

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2022

  Operations Manager

  As a Operations Manager/Advisor for Guardian & IDA and Remedy’s RX stores, I offered small business marketing, customer service, merchandising and financial expertise, to a large group of independent pharmacies within my territory. As a Retail Business Advisor/Operations Manager, I helped members/owners employ programs that will maximize the profitability of their independent pharmacy businesses. I provided field-level input on competitive activities and initiatives as well as advice on new program developments. I also addressed urgent store-level issues, linking with the appropriate Guardian, I.D.A. and Remedy’s head office contact for immediate resolution. Show less

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  Freedman Pharmacy Consulting

  Aug 2022 - now

  Director

  Provide independent pharmacies with tailored solutions to enhance operational efficiencies and drive business growth.Able to successfully execute comprehensive front store remerchandising initiatives, incorporating up-to-date planograms and strategically relevant market items.Conduct thorough pricing reviews of front shop items, optimizing margins and ensuring maximum return on investment (ROI).Implement a systematic and efficient back-room organization system, streamlining inventory management and improving overall operational effectiveness.Lead staff training and coaching programs, elevating front shop standards and promoting excellence in back-room maintenance. Show less