Steven Arendt

Retired

Green Valley, Arizona, United States

About

VP Retail Store Operations Connect with me at: ►►►[email protected]◄◄◄ All Invitations to Connect Welcome. LION - LinkedIn Open Networker **************** Recruiters, HR Managers, Hiring Managers connect with me to get access to my network deep in industry leadership. **************** To brainstorm and collaborate, feel free to call me at 817.542.7549. Specialties VP Retail Store Operations specializing in: Strategic Planning, Customer Relations, Team Building, Customer Service, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Start-ups, Business Planning, Income Statement, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Business Development, Profit, Training, Product Development, Forecasting, Retail, Account Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Project Management, Purchasing, Contract Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Business Strategy, Franchising, Inventory Control, Executive Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Talent Acquisition, Direct Sales, Public Speaking, Merchandising, Pricing, Sourcing, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, P&L Management, Operational Excellence, Customer Retention

Experience

  • Retired at Retired
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • PLS Financial Services (8 yrs 9 mos)
    • Sr. Director-Operations
      May 2017 - Jan 2023 · 5 yrs 9 mos

      Operational responsibility for new products and business ventures including PLS Auto BH/PH. Operational Liaison to SC departments.

    • Director of Operations
      May 2014 - May 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Store Operations

  • Founder | VP Retail Store Operations at Leaders in Retail Store Operations | Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Area
    2012 - Jan 2023 · 11 yrs 1 mo

  • Business Development Specialist at Olshan Foundation Solutions
    Oct 2012 - May 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Commercial and residential sales generation.

  • Regional Executive/Business Development Specialist at Verify, Inc
    Mar 2009 - Oct 2012 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    New client/customer acquisition. Quality Assurance and Supply Chain Management solutions for aerospace, defense and high technology companies.