RICHARD GREENSPAN
1365 York Ave New York, NY 10021
(516) 305-2476
greenspanr@aol.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/richard-greenspan/31/a76/a33
Professional Profile:
Big box & specialty store experienced executive
 20+ year career in retail with accelerated advances within all positions
 In depth knowledge of every aspect of operating a retail business.
 Directly responsible for up to 200 stores throughout the United States & Puerto Rico. This includes
free-standing specialty apparel stores, accessory stores & lingerie/legwear stores. Also, operated apparel
concessions in department stores, drug & hardware stores and supermarkets.
Career Objective:
To manage the corporate operations and/or merchandising for a retail chain.
Comprehensive background leading all aspects of retail operations:
Real Estate-Responsible for site selections and lease negotiations (and lease modifications) of hundreds
of locations over the last 15 years.
Construction-Negotiated contracts and worked closely with contractors to build interiors & exteriors of
stores.
Expense Controls- In charge of all corporate & store expenses. Also, successfully reduced store lease
expenses by 22%, reduced operational costs by 12% and payroll costs by 18% over the last 5 years.
Operations-Seasoned veteran and cost-cutting expert.
Business Development-Worked with teams to create new store formats and cooperative partnerships
within each store
New Stores-Responsible for all new store openings which includes interior & exterior work, store layouts,
all hiring’s, merchandising, advertising and all forms of communications.
Merchandising-Directly oversee the merchandising staff in addition to buying for many years.
Communication-strong verbal & written communication skills
IT- Oversaw the IT department staff of 12.
Problem Solving-I enjoy the challenge of working through situations
Advertising-Responsible for store layouts, all corporate & store advertisings.
Inventory Control-Responsible for inventory levels and projections.
Pricing- Responsible for all pricing and gross margins
Payroll-Created all payroll budgets.
Leadership-A strong hands-on leader & motivator.
Organization-Excellent organizational, analytical, written & communication skills
Professional Experience:
Masters Department Stores, West Hempstead, New York
Senior Vice President of Operations
January 2000-present
Manage the day-to-day operations of the retail clothing (accessories & shoes) store chain.
Responsible for the operations of up to 200 stores & over 1000 employees
All retail site selections & lease negotiations.
 Store construction & remodels.
Store layouts-Oversee all layouts & designs.
 Manage all stores & headquarters communications.
 Oversee company IT department & store cash register systems.
Union negotiations for stores & distribution center.
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Oversee the operations of the 150,000 square foot distribution center.
Store closings (if any)-Manage the store closing & liquidation of assets.
Business Development-creating new & exciting ways to merchandise stores.
Supply Purchasing for the office & stores
Concessions- partnering with companies to lease excess space in stores.
Personnel- Responsible for managing company staff.
In charge of all company fleet & truck leasing.
Inventory Controls- Create sales plan & structuring open to buys around the sales plan.
Advertising & Promotions-weekly print, radio, TV, internet or other mediums.
Health Insurance-responsible for negotiation medical contracts
Corporate Insurances-responsible for negotiating corporate insurances
Vice President of Operations
January 1995-January 2000
Lady Rose Shops, Westbury, New York
Merchandise Manager Mens Division
January 1990-January 1995
Merchandise Manager for the men’s & boys division for up to 200 stores.
Responsible for volume and gross margins for up to $25 Million.
In-charge of all buyers & clerical staff of 20.
Responsible for all sales forecasts & open to buys for each buyer.
Responsible for preparing weekly advertisements.
Responsible for financials of all men’s division
Buyer of Intimate Apparel
January 1985-1990
Intimate apparel buyer for up to 200 stores throughout the United States & Puerto Rico.
Categories include sleepwear, loungewear & daywear.
Volume of up to $35 million.
Planning & forecasting responsibilities in addition to buying.
Weekly store visits.
CopCorp Licensing-New York, New York
January 2011-present
Consultant for a worldwide licensing company
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, Great Plains software, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Retail Edge Register systems & Quickbooks.
Hobbies and Interests
Active member of NY Road Runners, marathons, triathlons, spinning, hiking & cooking,
Education: University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida
Relocation: Willing to Relocate
References: Available upon request
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