Dan Cozart

28 Michael Grove Ave

Bozeman, MT 59718
Home: 406-235-891
Cell: 406-548-2577
E-Mail: dcf55160@westpost.net
Position Desired: Store Manager/District Manager
I have over 28 years of retail experience, 27 of those years in management posi
tions from Warehouse Manager to District Manager. I have created and implemented
plan-o-grams for both seasonal and everyday displays. I have pioneered out of t
he box overstock displays, created dazzling bulk displays and superb end cap dis
plays. I have recruited, trained and promoted many individuals whom have moved u
p the corporate ladders. I am extremely adept at building strong, productive loy
al teams through hands on training, mentoring, constructive counseling and provi
ding a pleasant work environment. I have helped build strong repeat clientele ba
ses through excellent Customer Service.
Work History:
Smithas Food and Drug: 7/2009-Present
Inventory Control Manager
Control Inventory levels for entire store, verify receiving is accurate and cost
s are correct. Work with vendors to insure that damages and out of dates are cre
dited out on a daily basis.

Party America: 2/2004-6/2009

District Manager
Oversee 9 stores in 4 states. Ensure adherence to company policies and procedure
s and follow through on all corporate memos and seasonal binders. Provide guidan
ce when and where needed to ensure company standards are attained in Store Appea
rance, Customer Service, In-Stock Levels, Stockroom Conditions, Payroll, Expense
Control, Inventory Control and Proper Merchandising. Build strong store managem
ent teams and aide them in building strong staffs. I was awarded District Manage
r of the year for 2007.
Party City: 9/1996-12/2003
Store Manager
Oversee day to day operations, Inventory Control, Ordering Everyday, Seasonal an
d Advertised Merchandise, Set Everyday and Seasonal Plan-o-grams.
Walgreens Drug Stores: 5/1986-9/1996
Executive Assistant Manager
Assisted store manager in overseeing the day to day operations of store. Created
Schedules, Seasonal Sets, Receiving, Pharmacy, Open/Close store, Training and O
rienting new hires, Ordering and Customer Service. Awarded Advanced Store Manage
ment training certificate and was top in class.
Skaggs Drug Stores: 5/1978-8/1984
Assistant Manager
Assist Store Manager with day to day operations, Supervise Camera and Lobby Depa
rtments, Ordering, Stockroom Maintenance, Customer Relations and Seasonal Sets.
Awarded certificate for Store Management training.
From: 8/1984-5/1986 Missionary Service in Peru.
Skills: Computer Operations, Communication, Organization, Leadership, Employee R
elations, Customer Relations, Merchandising; Read, Write and Speak Spanish fluen
tly.

References: Mark Stanley 816-781-3955

Joe Tomas 913-206-5882
Jill Loomis 913-709-3184