Steve Dannemiller

Experience

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  Robinsons-May

  Mar 1990 - Jan 2002

  Manager Merchandise Planning/Distribution (September 1998 – January 2002)Managed staff and the planning and distribution process. Oversaw and coordinated staff of three to successfully distribute merchandise and plan for 56 locations with sales of $120 million. Closely managed and directed various groups within the store to develop plans while maintaining corporate time/action calendars and deadlines. Organized staffing to meet requirements and analyze data. Met with senior management staff to discuss trends, coordinate strategies and developed reporting to clearly deliver goals for new opportunities. Show less

  • Manager Merchandise Planning and Distribution

    Mar 1998 - Jan 2002

  • Buyer Luggage

    Jan 1998 - Sept 1998

  • Assistant Buyer

    Apr 1992 - Dec 1997

  • Area Sales Manager

    Mar 1990 - Mar 1992
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  AIDS/LifeCycle

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2003

  Associate Director

  AIDS/LifeCycle is a participant donations based fund-raising cycling event raising millions of dollars and awareness for HIV/AIDS programs. Managed Los Angeles office of AIDS/LifeCycle (3-8 direct reports), including budget supervision. Implemented grass roots marketing plan in Los Angeles. Directed management of participant fund-raising activities and implemented special events. Created evolving support systems for fund-raising participants including a strategic participation retention plan. Organized and led public meetings, workshops and training events. Built a volunteer program to help with daily and fund-raising activities. Show less

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  Kaplan Test Prep

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2006

  Area Director

  Earned Customer Service award in first year for CA Region for turn-around of LA Center. Strong budget management skills led to achievement of budget goals. Led reorganization of LA and Pasadena location. Organized, marketed and led marketing and sales meetings for potential students. Increased campus and area marketing, leading to strong sales increases. Off-site class analysis and negotiation with vendors led to significant budget reductions/increased profitability. Promoted 5 staff members to key management positions within region. Show less

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  Pacific Sun Tanning

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2008

  Area Director

  Industry leading tanning salon. Trained and built strong team to increase sales by 10% in one year. Developed EFT (electronic funds transfer) sales generation protocol and increased EFT revenue by +100% allowing for better company cash flow. Focused on customer service and sales training to increase customer retention and reduce staffing costs. Developed new distributor source that lead to cost savings of over 10% reduction of product costs.

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  JK products and services, north america

  Dec 2008 - Oct 2010

  Office Manager/Retail Specialist

  Operations Manager/Retail specialist for a high end tanning studio/show room. Operations, customer service and marketing specialist. Focused on operational issues, quickly fixing and training staff. Increased service awareness and built solid customer base while increasing sales by 5% in a poor economy. Reduced operational expenses by $100K through better staffing model, and cutting out unnecessary expenses. Lowered inventory cost by $40K in first year and increased turn and inventory productivity. Doubled email database (1500 new) and its productivity. Developed social media marketing strategy and email marketing campaigns. Consulted regularly with new tanning salon owners, offering start up advice and operational training. Hosted show room clients in cooperation with JK Sales team to show and train tanning units and help develop relationships with clients. Show less

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  Thursday's Salon and Spa

  Dec 2010 - Nov 2019

  Office Manager

  Manager of Calabasas Hair Replacement Salon and Spa. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of business operations and functions and Profit & Loss.Manages and trains employees in sales, inventory control, product knowledge and providing quality customer service. Accountable for daily financials, accounting, and inventory controls while managing payroll.-Manages employee staffing and scheduling, and implements policies and procedures. -Handles marketing management, including social media. -Oversees front desk reception and schedule for nine stylists and technicians. -Built and implemented a tracking system for close monitoring of AR payments. -Provides retail sales promotion and analysis. -Negotiates pricing with vendors to lower product costs. Show less

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  MEADOWBROOK SERVICES LLC

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

  Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

  Meadowbrook Services (Akron) February 2020 – October 2020Office Manager- Manager of small business providing services to the DD community (Residential & Day Services).-Interviewed, hired and on-boarded new staff.- Updated and streamlined on-boarding processes using Bamboo HR.- Compiled billing and payroll for the company owner.-Administrative work, filing, scanning and audits for the company owner.Key Accomplishment:- Kept office running smoothly through transition period between Executive Directors. Show less

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  Great Lakes Cheese

  Oct 2020 - now

  Procurement Operations Analyst