DENNIS J. DIORIO
4528 Arlen Drive
Plano, TX 75093
Home 972.964.2644
jadd118@msn.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking
Project Management opportunities utilizing my expertise in achieving highly
productive profit-oriented results with strong customer focus.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Assisted
in the development and implementation of new major programs in the areas of
merchandising, merchandising operations, training and management development.
Assisted in establishing merchandising standards, controls and measurements for
operating management's use.
Managed all elements of assigned projects and programs to ensure exemplary
execution and project implementation - expense control, scheduling and meeting
due dates.
Maintained an up-to-date awareness of developments and trends in merchandising
evaluated the impact on merchandising projects and programs and developed
appropriate responses.
Corporate
Project Manager 1998 – 2003
Planned,
prioritized Company-wide projects for the Merchandise and Operations Division:
Managed
merchandise integration process for all Merchandise Divisions.
Coordinated
the rollout of a new merchandise data base system for Company Buyers
Managed
National/Private brand reporting system to improve accuracy of sales and profit
performance metric reports
Managed
a new merchandise ticketing system to improve UPC barcode standards, sales
reporting and customer service. Managed and coordinated new ticket ordering
process for 1700 Supplier’s and assigned Ticket Service Provider.
Developed
syndication alliances with new and existing merchandise companies of expanded
Catalog offerings.
Responsible
for the creation, implementation of syndication programs and coordinating all
aspects of advertising and operations of developing print/internet catalogs
under the JC Penney banner.
Excellent record of developing new markets, implementing programs, and
rebuilding business sectors.
Negotiated sales contracts and cultivated business relations with major
accounts.
Catalog
Logistics/Inventory Manager, 1989 – 1997
Skilled
in attaining sales and profit objectives of Logistics management within the
Catalog Division.
Responsibilities: emphasis on sales forecasting accuracy to maximize sales,
customer service levels, and return on investment goals.
Responsible for managing 7-10 associates.
EDUCATION
Saint
John's University, N.Y.
Bachelor of Science –
Marketing and Economics
