Mark Andrew Weigum

26 Ivy Court
Saint Charles, MO 63303
Cellular 636-734-8268
mw77c42a@westpost.net
Experienced District Manager with 4.5 years of multi-unit experience with a spec
ialty retail industry and 12 years of sales/sales management experience. Backgro
und includes sales management for 14 to 17 locations with an annual sales of $3.
5M to $5.2M. Ability to interact with all levels of any corporation from executi
ve to associate, host/mall managers and cliental. Community experience includes
public relations activities that increase visibility and community relationship
s. Skilled in multi-unit management, sales, marketing techniques, recruiting, tr
aining and staff development.

Skills Summary:
Strategic Sales Planning
Team Leadership
Team Building
Supervision and Training
Maximizing Productivity and Profits
Management/Administration
Project Management
Workflow Management
Customer Relations
Customer Retentions
Scheduling
Staffing and Management Development
Strategic Planning and Growth
Problem Resolution
Product Promotion
Price/Profitability Modeling
New-Store Openings

Experience:
CPI Corporation / Sears Portrait Studios, Saint Louis, MO 2000 to Present
District Manager
Responsible for 14 locations with 3.5M in annual sales
Drive profitable sales through leading, margin growth, labor control and shrink
control
Hired, trained, and supervised a staff of 14 managers with each location support
ing 5 to 20 employees
Lead, marketed, hired and trained field staff for new division that is leading t
he company with $60K in sales produced in the first 6 months
Managed 95% of all product and procedure pre-launches setting company goals and
training formats
Trained all levels of staff - Associates, Associate group training classes, Stud
io Managers, District Managers, Regional Directors and Executive staff
Developed two Studio Manager to become a successful District Manager, promoted i
n 2007 and 2010
Responsible for profit attainment, financial and operational planning, payroll a
nd employee performance
Directed strategic planning for new product development and start-up operations
Conducted weekly staff meetings
Positions Held with CPI Corporation / Sears Portrait Studio
District Manager 2006 - Currently
Area Manager 2005 - 2006
District Training Manager 2001 - 2005
Studio Manager 2001
Assistant Manager 2000 - 2001
Part-time Associate 2000

Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company / Universal American, Saint Louis, MO 20

10 to Present
Licensed Sales Representative
Personal door-to-door meetings with clients focusing on Senior Health Care Needs
Specialized in Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans and Dental for Sen
iors.
Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, 1st Diagnosis Cancer, Acute Care and Annuiti
es

Fairfield Inn by Marriot, Grand Forks, ND 1998 to 2000

Assistant Hotel Manager
Assisted General Manager with all hotel operations, including customer service,
front desk and housekeeping supervision, scheduling, and overall management
Coordinated staff schedules daily
Supervised and trained employees in daily job responsibilities
Developed speed and efficiency of housekeeping staff
Specifically worked with Group Bookings leading in quantity and rates, booking o
ver 15 events in 1 year

Amoco, Grand Forks, ND 1999 to 2000

Cashier
Trained staff on all shifts
Focused on up-selling and driving promotions
Performed quick lube service during busy times

Nordberg Chevrolet, Bowman, ND 1995 to 1998

Assistant Parts Manager / Quick Lube
Assisted Customers with parts and billing
Reconditioned cars and performed Quick Lubes
Car Sales

Education:
Insurance License
State of Missouri - Issued 5/2010
Life, Accident & Health
Emergency Medicine
Northwest Technical College, East Grand Forks, MN
Buisness Management and Meteorology
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
H.S. Diploma 1998
Bowman High School, Bowman, ND