Chad Barnes

Director of Retail · SkyPark

Crestline, CA

In My Own Words

My expertise in customer service, team building, merchandising and inventory control are reflected by my results. I have a history of overhauling struggling, under-performing, stores/districts and propelling them to #1. I look forward to pursuing the next step in my journey of multi-unit management. I'm energized and ready for the next challenge!

Work Experience

Director of Retail

SkyPark

2016 – 2019

Launched, built and grew all aspects of the retail business throughout the park Transformed all empty spaces into visually stunning stores, keeping the owner’s vision in mind Maximized profits earning a 150% margin on average during the opening months Succeeded in accomplishing year over year sales gains Spearheaded merchandise planning and buying from Christmas decor to mountain bike apparel Conceived and established annual “Over the Hills and Through the Woods" 5k/10k, raising thousands of dollars for wounded vets Formulated and implemented the fly fishing and mountain bike programs, fostering new experiences for all ages

District Manager/Area Manager/Store Manager

G.H. Bass & Co.

2008 – 2016

Motivated and led 16 stores throughout SoCal and Nevada to become the #1 performing district in the company Boosted district conversion by 3 points over a six-week period Routinely traveled to under-performing stores outside my district to implement best practices and initiate the turnaround process As a Store Manager drove the Lake Arrowhead business from $1.8 million to $3 million via recruiting top talent, outstanding merchandising, and grassroots marketing

Store Manager

Reebok

2003 – 2003

Successfully established and promoted a store culture that emphasized a “customer service first” attitude Exceptional performance led to three promotions in two years Inherited this store with massive inventory and shrink issues. Refocused processes and brought shrink to less than .5%