Robert Shepard

Experience

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  CIGNAL, a Division of MGRE

  Mar 1989 - Oct 1996

  District Manager

  Operated multi-store Districts in Texas, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, MissouriAccountability, Strong sales driver, coaching in the moment, budget and expense controls, P & L controls and awareness, team building, leadership, builds strong bench, preparing people for promotions, understand competition, merchandising and marketing

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  Beacon Financial, Inc.

  Mar 1996 - Nov 2005

  Vice President

  Responsible for all hiring, training and total production overall.Developed business relationships with Mortgage Banks and Wholesalers.Worked closely with Title Companies to establish solid working relationships.

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  Bakers 2013 LLC

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2012

  Regional Manager

  Manage a 12 store region which includes Michigan, Ohio and Upstate New York.Strengths:Accountability, Strong sales driver, coaching in the moment, budget and expense controls, P & L controls and awareness, team building, leadership, builds strong bench, preparing people for promotions, understand competition, merchandising and marketingBakers closed all of their bricks and mortar stores.

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  Nine West Group

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2016

  Senior District Sales Manager

  Managing Nine West and Easy Spirit Outlets in the Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Washington and California markets.Building a great teamDriving Sales, Productivity and ProfitabilityControlling LossHaving Fun!Nine West and Easy Spirit closed all of their bricks and mortar stores. They still have an online presence.

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  Caleres, Inc.

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2020

  International Territory Manager

  Managing positive results and building amazing teams in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario Canada as well as Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois and Minnesota.Reimagining retail in many ways as we change with the retail environment as a whole. Upholding a common branding message throughout all of North America and bringing it to life! And evolving as a retailer of the future, creating amazing experiences for all of our loyal and new customers!Naturalizer closed all bricks and mortar stores. They still have an online presence! Show less

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  LifeCycle Facilitation Services, LLC

  Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

  Director of Sales for North America

  Sales DevelopmentResearch and development of target markets and industriesMarketing strategies and implementationReporting for all marketing and sales effortsPresentations and technology demonstrationsLaid off due to Covid-19.

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  Corporate Elevator Asset Management

  Nov 2021 - May 2023

  Vice President of Operations

  Corporate Elevator Asset Management is a national elevator and escalator consulting and engineering services firm focused on cost effective asset life extension solutions. Our goal is to help preserve and protect your portfolio of elevators in your buildings– Whether you have 1 or 100+ units.

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  Partners Real Estate Professionals

  May 2023 - now

  Licensed Real Estate Professional
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  Town to Trail Outfitters

  Aug 2024 - now

  General Manager