Michael Joseph Pierce
A · Apex Pacific, Inc. Waterproofing and Sealants
San Diego, CA
In My Own Words
Director of Retail/Director of Retail Operations -SUMMARY OF CAREER HIGHLIGHTS- DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, BUYER/PLANNER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT I have a professional diverse background which encompasses leadership as a Director, Vice President, Operations and Regional Manager roles, specializing in Action Sports Apparel, Toy, Optics, Body Care, Food Service Industry and Junior Apparel markets. I also have a background in Restaurant and Nightclub Management.
Work Experience
A|R / A|P, HR/Payroll Manager /General Financial Controller
Apex Pacific, Inc. Waterproofing and Sealants2015 – Present
Responsible for the financial organization and management, HR, Payroll and administrative functions of a full service commercial and high-end residential waterproofing and sealants contractor.
MANAGER - RETAIL OUTLETS
Evans Hotels2013 – 2015
Operations, Buyer, Planner, Seasonal Product Development, Merchandising, PnL Budgeting. Training, Staff Management, Retail Marketing and Policy and Procedure compliance. Bahia Resort Hotel - Mission Bay Lodge at Torrey Pines - La Jolla
Regional Operations Manager
Burt's Bees - Headway Workforce Solutions (Burt’s Bees)2012 – 2013
(CONTRACT POSITION) • Employed by Headway Workforce Solutions – Assessment direct to consumer Project for burtsbees.com-Natural Luxury Skin Care • Directed the development, launch and management all retail operations for Burt’s Bees first-ever direct-to-consumer retail program in the U.S. • Managed and hired immediate team of 13 direct reports (managers) and all sixty five staff members in the opening and roll-out of all Burt’s Bees Gift Center retail locations.
VP Sales | Marketing
Gatorz Vizion Sunglasses2011 – 2012
• Responsibility included but not limited to the organizing and focusing the sales & marketing efforts of the GATORZ Sunglass Company.
Director of Retail Stores |Operations
No Fear, Inc.2005 – 2011
• Oversaw US retail store operations – 64 Stores (350+ employees), new store openings, remodels. Sales Volume responsibility $45-50M. • Directed day-to-day sales and operations. Analysis of daily, weekly, monthly sales vs. budget, LY and trend forecast. Feedback and direction to Regional, District and Store Managers, planning group, buyers, finance and warehouse.
Regional Operations Manager
LEGO Group - Brand Retail2000 – 2005
• Directed 15 US stores, 250 employees, store openings (project development, fixtures, merchandise, staffing, and facilitation). • Volume responsibility $32M. Support to EU operations-10 locations.
