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Russell Gordon
To find a new challenging and rewarding position that meets my skills, capabilities, competencies and experience.
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August 2017- February 2018 Operations Manager
Falco Milano
January 2017- July 2017, various consulting to small businesses, Catering by Lindsay, IMT Water Proofing Solutions, etc
July 2016-December 2016, Project Manager Good Hope Sales(Choice Clothing)
June 2015-June 2016, Owner/Partner Farlosec(Pty)Ltd.Owner/Partner Manufacturers agents
•Jan 2011-October 2014, General Manager, Star Franchise Holdings Ltd, reporting to Ahmed Parkar, Group Chief Executive Officer (Mauritius)
•Dec2009-Dec 2010, Brand and Merchandise Controller, Alhokair Fashion Retail, reporting to Shaun Kriel, Chief Operating Officer (Saudi Arabia)
• Aug 2007-Nov 2008, National General Merchandise, Metcash Africa, reporting to Mark Wood, Merchandise Director
•Dec 2006-July 2007 Consultant, Squawk Communications
•April 2004-Nov 2006, Owner, Grabbitt and Runn/Electronix Connection
•Mar 2003-Feb2004, Operations Director, Retail Capital Ltd, reporting to Dave Wolpert, Managing Director
•June 2000-Feb 2003, Marketing (Advertising and Merchandise) Director
Furniture and Appliance City, reporting to Roelf Combrink, Relyant Value Retail Chief Executive Officer
•Mar 1999-June 2000, Managing Director, Appliance City, reporting to James Bell, Retail Corporation Chairman
•Mar 1990-Feb 1999, Buyer/Snr Buyer/Merchandise Executive, Dion Stores, reporting to Neil Pleaner, Mass Discounters Merchandise Director
•May 1985-Feb1990, General Manager Dion Stores Wynburg/Boksburg/Westgate, reporting to Alex Rymaszewski, Operations Director Dion Stores
•May 1981-May 1985, Store Manager Ackermans Stores reporting to Regional
INTRODUCTION
•Experienced Large Format, Multi Site Retail Executive
•Management of strategies, people and business process's
•Management experience 30 years
•Middle East Fashion Franchise experience
•Experienced in Operations, Marketing (Merchandising, Advertising) and Operational Finance
•Extensive experience in Development of Brands, International Sourcing and Category management
•Key skills include, Strategies and Business plans and implementation thereof, Brand Development, Supplier Relationships, Leadership and Development
•Full understanding of Marketing Mix and Working Capital Management
I have led and developed teams with 9 Mangers and 200 Staff Members, as well as
Teams that have included up to 6 Executive level Managers
I believe that my Abilities, Skills and Experience will add value to all Stakeholders and contribute to the future growth and success of the Organization
CAREER SUMMARY
August 2017- February 2018 Operations Manager
Falco Milano
January 2017- July 2017, various consulting to small businesses, Catering by Lindsay, IMT Water Proofing Solutions, etc
July 2016-December 2016, Project Manager Good Hope Sales(Choice Clothing)
June 2015-June 2016, Owner/Partner Farlosec(Pty)Ltd.Owner/Partner Manufacturers agents
•Jan 2011-October 2014, General Manager, Star Franchise Holdings Ltd, reporting to Ahmed Parkar, Group Chief Executive Officer (Mauritius)
•Dec2009-Dec 2010, Brand and Merchandise Controller, Alhokair Fashion Retail, reporting to Shaun Kriel, Chief Operating Officer (Saudi Arabia)
• Aug 2007-Nov 2008, National General Merchandise, Metcash Africa, reporting to Mark Wood, Merchandise Director
•Dec 2006-July 2007 Consultant, Squawk Communications
•April 2004-Nov 2006, Owner, Grabbitt and Runn/Electronix Connection
•Mar 2003-Feb2004, Operations Director, Retail Capital Ltd, reporting to Dave Wolpert, Managing Director
•June 2000-Feb 2003, Marketing (Advertising and Merchandise) Director
Furniture and Appliance City, reporting to Roelf Combrink, Relyant Value Retail Chief Executive Officer
•Mar 1999-June 2000, Managing Director, Appliance City, reporting to James Bell, Retail Corporation Chairman
•Mar 1990-Feb 1999, Buyer/Snr Buyer/Merchandise Executive, Dion Stores, reporting to Neil Pleaner, Mass Discounters Merchandise Director
•May 1985-Feb1990, General Manager Dion Stores Wynburg/Boksburg/Westgate, reporting to Alex Rymaszewski, Operations Director Dion Stores
•May 1981-May 1985, Store Manager Ackermans Stores reporting to Regional
INTRODUCTION
•Experienced Large Format, Multi Site Retail Executive
•Management of strategies, people and business process's
•Management experience 30 years
•Middle East Fashion Franchise experience
•Experienced in Operations, Marketing (Merchandising, Advertising) and Operational Finance
•Extensive experience in Development of Brands, International Sourcing and Category management
•Key skills include, Strategies and Business plans and implementation thereof, Brand Development, Supplier Relationships, Leadership and Development
•Full understanding of Marketing Mix and Working Capital Management
I have led and developed teams with 9 Mangers and 200 Staff Members, as well as
Teams that have included up to 6 Executive level Managers
I believe that my Abilities, Skills and Experience will add value to all Stakeholders and contribute to the future growth and success of the Organization
