Adam Crouse

Experience

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  Michaels Arts and Crafts

  Oct 1993 - Nov 2000

  Assistant Store Manager

  Worked as an operations and merchandising assistant with an interim store management position.Managed profitable frame shops.Started as seasonal help and worked up to store management.

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  JoAnn Fabrics

  Jan 2001 - Oct 2001

  Store Manager

  Took over a broken store and made it profitable hitting all sales goals.Remodeled several other stores in the district.Turned over staff and created a positive environment.

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  Discovery Channel Retail

  Oct 2001 - Mar 2002

  Store Manager

  Guided store through post 9/11 economic downturn.Put on fast track management program for district management.Maintained the number 10 store in the company out of 300 stores.

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  Utrecht Art Supplies

  Sept 2002 - Apr 2013

  District Manager

  Increased sales and controlled expenses to exceed company profit goal and store(s) EBIDA.Trained and promoted several associates and assisted in the training of new management.Helped facilitate relationships with key market contacts as a part of a strong outreach program that positively impacts regional sales.Control and introduction of all local marketing in addition to the day to day duties of running a store.Multi-Unit Management Experience

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  Blick Art Materials

  Apr 2013 - now

  Responsible for creating and fostering relationships with local artists and art instructors around the store located in my territories. Sales generation based on relationships, store staff training, and execution of sales strategies used to improve store/company sales.

  • Western District Sales and Outreach Manager

    Mar 2014 - now

  • General Manager

    Apr 2013 - Mar 2014