Joseph A Palko Jr

Provide expert leadership for companywide store field operations. Coordinate activities and productivity improvement strategies of Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers and 10K+ associates. Manage field human resources team to improve staff productivity and performance while reducing costs. Direct Visual Merchandise and Corporate Customer Service team to enhance sales, ensure proper product placement in stores and create best possible customer experience. Serve as key member of senior management team,

Skillfully directed all retail operations including sales, real estate, merchandising and inventory control for 300+ retail stores. Accomplishments include: Increased sales in underperforming regions by leading operations improvement and revenue expansion. Boosted revenue by reducing high waste and raising gross margin rates. Orchestrated increase in savings by negotiating new contracts and reduced all direct store expenses. Recognized with “CEO Star Award” due to business improvement of entire Sears Holdin

Promoted progressively and ultimately charged with spearheading the development and expansion of offshore operations to open new lines of revenue and new markets. Devised strategic vision and marketing plans to introduce new products, improve branding and develop collateral materials. Maximized operational capability and profitability by restructuring operations to target areas with greatest sales growth potential. Accomplishments in VP-Offshore Operations position include: Produced annual sales increases t