Brad Attig's Resume (Last updated February 18th 2009)

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Brad Attig

64 Duck Hawk Court
Hackettstown 07840 USA

908-319-8653

http://www.myretailcareer.net

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OBJECTIVE

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Management Positition in Recruitment Management, Sales Management or Business Development


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SUMMARY

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Experienced business professional with broad sales, retail and recruitment management skills. Demonstrated success in building revenue and profits across multiple business platforms including B2B and B2C. Strong understanding and application of sales and recruitment metrics. Highly committed to customer service. Strategic thinker comfortable interacting with all levels of management.

Areas of expertise include brand development, sales team development, process improvement, and marketing strategy. Highly organized with excellent written/oral communication skills and active listening skills. Fully conversant in technology including social networking tools, internet recruitment and emerging software applications.


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SKILLS

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Full Cycle Recruitment, Sales Management, Brand Positioning, Business Development, Passive Candidate Sourcing, Training and Team Building, Customer Relationship Management, Human Resources, Social Networking, Technology

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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June 2006 - Present
Managing Partner

MyRetailCareer.net

Hackettstown, NJ

Created and launched MyRetailCareer.net, a full service career counseling resource for the 100K retail and wholesale executive.
  • Create resumes, cover letters, marketing statements and personal brand strategies.
  • Provide one-on-one executive career guidance for individual advancement and success.
  • Evaluate, adopt and implement emerging technologies necessary to increase MyRetailCareer.net brand awareness.

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August 2007 - February 2008
Director of Business Developement

RecruitSavvy.net

Mahwah, NJ

RecruitSavvy is a recruitment advertising firm placing print and internet employment postings.
  • Developed rebranding strategy, "Candidate Sourcing Solutions" to emphasis additional services including Resume Mining, Response Management and Candidate Development.
  • Spearheaded the proposed integration of a 3rd party Talent Management System with the RecruitSavvy employment advertising process to ensure posted descriptions were re-written to be compelling and enticing.
  • Managed their first trade show exhibition, the 2007 NJ SHRM conference. Selected all necessary display, collateral and printed materials.

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August 1999 - May 2006
Director of Business Development

Retail Placement Solutions a MRI office

Franklin, NJ

Retail Placement Solutions is a boutique 3rd party recruitment firm with focus on full cycle, executive level recruitment and key account business development in the retail and wholesale sectors.
  • Certified Senior Account Manager (CSAM)
  • $1.2 million direct billings
  • Managed a team of 3 Account Executives, 1 Project Coordinator and 1 Internet Researcher monitoring daily, weekly and monthly productivity metrics.
  • Negotiated pricing and contracts with Fortune 500 retailers.
  • Directed Re-branding of 17-year-old company to Retail Placement Solutions.
  • Complete understanding of labor laws, recruitment process, alternative sourcing techniques and negotiation strategy. Trained in Acclivus R3 Sales.

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November 1996 - November 1998
Vice President

Citibank

New York, NY

  • Achieved 12% consumer revenue growth in 1998.
  • Generated 700+ referrals and $7.5 million in additional booked revenue in 1998.
  • Increased cross-sell product ration from 1.9 to 2.3 through Staff Referral Program.

Oversaw consumer retail sales, service and operations in a $400+ million footing Manhattan branch. Responsible for service quality, managing 5 Customer Relations Managers and 12 Customer Service Representatives. Promoted 5 associates in 1998 and reduced staff turnover significantly. Implemented an in-branch sales and marketing program. Implemented appointment banking process, relationship banking program and internet technology training for staff.

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November 1994 - May 1996
Senior Buyer

Montgomery Ward, Inc.

Chicago, IL

Implemented a total overhaul of $100 million juvenile product assortment. Developed key marketing strategy focusing on national brands, proprietary labels, licensed products and price point focus.

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May 1992 - November 1994
Senior Buyer

Roses Stores, Inc.

Henderson, NC

Developed and executed major company strategy of a $35 million off- price division. Responsible for start-up financial planning, vendor structure, marketing strategy.

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May 1990 - May 1992
Buyer

Target Stores

Minneapolis, MN

Developed domestic and overseas programs for $45 million toddler business. Successfully developed and launched "Circo" brand private label apparel program, one the top selling infant toddler private label brands in history. Member of company quality improvement task force.


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September 1984 - May 1990
Buyer

Macy's Stores, CA

San Francisco, CA

Purchased $12 million boyswear business including corporate private label development.

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EDUCATION

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1980 - 1984

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

  • Economics

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1979 -

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

  • Electrical Engineering

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