ANDREW E.

BALINSKI
19 Plymouth Street
Halifax, MA 02338
781-294-7339
ab10546e@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Conscientious and diligent work ethic with results oriented approach to drive co
mparative and new sales opportunities. Utilize excellent communication skills w
ith all levels of management. Sincere concern to place each customer with the r
ight product for his/her needs. Embrace a conceptual ability for new projects,
big or small, while initiating break-through thinking opportunities. Career-lon
g training and development of staff and peers using textbook, seminars, and on-t
he-job techniques. Employ proficient time management skills of personal and sta
ff responsibilities. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Email and in-house Specia
lized Software Systems in everyday operations.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Consistently ranked in the top 10% in sales from the northern borders of Maine t
hrough the boroughs of New York City, to the southern towns of Virginia
A proven track record in controlling all P&L expenses for major and small retail
companies on the East Coast of the US
Recognized as a mentor with internal training results of over three dozen Store
Managers promoted to multi-unit responsibility
EXPERIENCE
Manager - CVS Corporation, Woonsocket, R.I. 2009- Present
Presently Managing up to 5 CVS stores with a combined volume of $ 62 million fro
m New Bedford to Plymouth, MA while training to assume a territory of 12-15 stor
es, supervising a staff of 400-450 employees and $150-$175 million in annual sal
es
Regional Sales Director, General Nutrition Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA 2002-200
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Managed a 45 million dollar full service, salary plus commission based staff of
180 employees with 5 direct reports.
Worked directly with 15 vendors and distribution to improve product flow, increa
se turn, and introduce new products into the market.
Initiated the 2nd largest trade show in the company (Boston Marathon).
Exceeded sales, payroll and shrinkage goals 4 years running.
Promoted 8 Managers to Area Manager and 2 to Regional Sales Director.
Retail Operations Manager, Capital Video Corp., Cranston, Rhode Island 1998-200
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Supervised the Operations, Real Estate, Advertising, Merchandising and Maintenan
ce departments for a 60-store, $70million retail chain; reported to the Presiden
t.
Developed the sales, payroll, shrinkage and bonus budgets for the entire chain,
increasing Operating Profits by 12%.
Oversaw the implementation of a new Point-of-Sale system including the back offi
ce system and completed all 60 stores under budget within 6 months.
Replaced 3 department-heads and promoted 2 Store Managers to District Manager.
District Manager, Market Manager, J. Baker Inc., Canton, Massachusetts 1995- 1
998
Responsible for the development of all mid level management from Maine to Virgin
ia; promoted 20 Store Managers to multi unit responsibility.
Worked closely with Operations, Loss Prevention, Buying, Distribution, Marketing
, and Personnel department heads in expanding our market share from 525 to 714 s
tores.
Controlled costs during LBO and liquidation and worked with the Personnel Depart
ment as an out-placement service for tenured employees.
EDUCATION
BS, St. Peter's College, Jersey City, New Jersey
Major: Marketing
Minor: Business Management