Tom Samuelson
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Tom volunteered for several years with our Career Chats program, a two-day event where business professionals interact and give real-world advice to the students within the MSU College of Business. Tom was a joy to work with, always so enthusiastic about working with the students. He is an excellent public speaker and communicator. He has an exceptional ability to work with people of all levels, and utilized that skill to convey meaningful and useful information to the students, to aid them in their future business careers. He is such an asset to the program and the students of MSU!
Larry Butts
I have known Tom since he started working at Saks Incorporated in 1997. His boss during that time (Denny Britt) faithfully relied upon Tom to assist him with many of the tasks (including scheduling and budgeting) associated with running the stores in the McRae’s Division. When Saks sold the McRae’s Division to Belk in 2005, Tom applied for and was transferred to the Parisian Division (also owned by Saks Incorporated). Tom left the Company when Saks sold Parisian to Belk in 2007. Because of our past working relationship and our connection to our alma mater, Mississippi State University, I have remained connected with Tom and his wife Rebecca. I would recommend Tom for a leadership position. He has strong management skills and is very good at managing people, processes and projects.
LinkedIn User
Tom volunteered for several years with our Career Chats program, a two-day event where business professionals interact and give real-world advice to the students within the MSU College of Business. Tom was a joy to work with, always so enthusiastic about working with the students. He is an excellent public speaker and communicator. He has an exceptional ability to work with people of all levels, and utilized that skill to convey meaningful and useful information to the students, to aid them in their future business careers. He is such an asset to the program and the students of MSU!
Larry Butts
I have known Tom since he started working at Saks Incorporated in 1997. His boss during that time (Denny Britt) faithfully relied upon Tom to assist him with many of the tasks (including scheduling and budgeting) associated with running the stores in the McRae’s Division. When Saks sold the McRae’s Division to Belk in 2005, Tom applied for and was transferred to the Parisian Division (also owned by Saks Incorporated). Tom left the Company when Saks sold Parisian to Belk in 2007. Because of our past working relationship and our connection to our alma mater, Mississippi State University, I have remained connected with Tom and his wife Rebecca. I would recommend Tom for a leadership position. He has strong management skills and is very good at managing people, processes and projects.
LinkedIn User
Tom volunteered for several years with our Career Chats program, a two-day event where business professionals interact and give real-world advice to the students within the MSU College of Business. Tom was a joy to work with, always so enthusiastic about working with the students. He is an excellent public speaker and communicator. He has an exceptional ability to work with people of all levels, and utilized that skill to convey meaningful and useful information to the students, to aid them in their future business careers. He is such an asset to the program and the students of MSU!
Larry Butts
I have known Tom since he started working at Saks Incorporated in 1997. His boss during that time (Denny Britt) faithfully relied upon Tom to assist him with many of the tasks (including scheduling and budgeting) associated with running the stores in the McRae’s Division. When Saks sold the McRae’s Division to Belk in 2005, Tom applied for and was transferred to the Parisian Division (also owned by Saks Incorporated). Tom left the Company when Saks sold Parisian to Belk in 2007. Because of our past working relationship and our connection to our alma mater, Mississippi State University, I have remained connected with Tom and his wife Rebecca. I would recommend Tom for a leadership position. He has strong management skills and is very good at managing people, processes and projects.
LinkedIn User
Tom volunteered for several years with our Career Chats program, a two-day event where business professionals interact and give real-world advice to the students within the MSU College of Business. Tom was a joy to work with, always so enthusiastic about working with the students. He is an excellent public speaker and communicator. He has an exceptional ability to work with people of all levels, and utilized that skill to convey meaningful and useful information to the students, to aid them in their future business careers. He is such an asset to the program and the students of MSU!
Larry Butts
I have known Tom since he started working at Saks Incorporated in 1997. His boss during that time (Denny Britt) faithfully relied upon Tom to assist him with many of the tasks (including scheduling and budgeting) associated with running the stores in the McRae’s Division. When Saks sold the McRae’s Division to Belk in 2005, Tom applied for and was transferred to the Parisian Division (also owned by Saks Incorporated). Tom left the Company when Saks sold Parisian to Belk in 2007. Because of our past working relationship and our connection to our alma mater, Mississippi State University, I have remained connected with Tom and his wife Rebecca. I would recommend Tom for a leadership position. He has strong management skills and is very good at managing people, processes and projects.
Experience
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Milo's Tea Company, Inc.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sr. Financial Analyst
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Jul 2020 - Present
Administrator of Prophix CPM systemPrepare monthly profit and loss models, balance sheets and other fiscal management reports.Perform budgeting variance and forecasting analysis for various levels of management.Assist staff by providing information needed for budget preparation, implementation, and control.Assemble and summarize complex reports on financial status, risks, and trends.Provide creative alternatives and recommendations for cost reduction and improved financial performance.Develop various financial models and conduct bench marking as requested by management.Assist in the preparation, analysis and monitoring of short and long-term forecasts for operating and capital statements.Formulate and provide solutions and work around for system restrictions and organizational problems.Continually develop and refine internal financial model to meet business needs.Increase productivity by developing automated procedures that optimize data efficiency and quality.Produce clear, well-formatted reports that communicate financial stability for executive management.Track expenses and revenues vs. budget and re-forecast and analyst fluctuations.
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Financial Analyst
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Apr 2018 - Jul 2020
Prepare monthly profit and loss models, balance sheets and other fiscal management reports.Perform budgeting variance and forecasting analysis for various levels of management.Assist staff by providing information needed for budget preparation, implementation, and control.Assemble and summarize complex reports on financial status, risks, and trends.Provide creative alternatives and recommendations for cost reduction and improved financial performance.Develop various financial models and conduct benchmarking as requested by management.Assist in the preparation, analysis and monitoring of short and long-term forecasts for operating and capital statements.Formulate and provide solutions and work around for system restrictions and organizational problems.Continually develop and refine internal financial model to meet business needs.Increase productivity by developing automated procedures that optimize data efficiency and quality.Produce clear, well-formatted reports that communicate financial stability for executive management.Track expenses and revenues vs. budget and re-forecast and analyst fluctuations.
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Books A Million
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager of Operations Analysis
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2017
Prepare critical operations reporting and analysis on a daily, weekly, monthly and ad hoc basis for 250+ Books A Million and 2nd and Charles stores with sales in excess of $500 million yearly. Manage the store workforce management system to optimize staff while controlling store payroll budgets.Manage overall Operations P&L reporting and analysis for both divisions.Develop yearly salary and expense budgets for 250+ Books A Million and 2nd and Charles stores.Administrate salary and expense budgets for month end closing process.Project manager lead in roll out of associate rewards program for both divisions.Administrate associate rewards program for both divisions. Coordinate operational initiatives with other functional areas, including IT, Logistics, and Merchandising to provide effective process execution.
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Enjoy the City
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United States
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Director of Business Development
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Apr 2007 - Oct 2011
Formulate market level recruiting, and strategic sales planning initiatives for an $18 million fundraising company. Through professional affiliations, trade shows, and conventions establish partnerships with market specific distributors to create effective sales programs in 90+ markets. Previously as National Director of Sales managed a 50 person national sales team and 10 regional reports, established new market launch strategies, and resolved post-launch problems. Expanded the organization from 30 markets to 90 markets in 12 months, exceeding goal by 2 months. Established aggressive sales quotas for each market increasing annual revenues from $12 million to $18 million in an 18 month period. Initiated sales training strategies including a training manual and market level training for new sales managers.
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Parisian
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Manager of Labor Management Systems and Analysis
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Aug 2005 - Apr 2007
Successfully executed a 40 store system conversion to computerized staffing system used to generate personnel schedules for the sales floor based on specific store budgets. Facilitated meeting with each store executing training of system and assemble data necessary for each store’s success.Prepared training materials and completed training with stores’ Management teams in using the system.Subsequent to conversion, maintained payroll costs within the planned budget by managing each stores operation and troubleshooting issues.Conducted refresher classes for each store to further improve their knowledge of the staffing system and ability to remain within the planned budget.
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Corporate Manager of Labor Management Systems and Analysis
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Jun 1997 - Aug 2005
Successfully executed a 52 store system conversion to computerized staffing system used to generate personnel schedules for the sales floor based on specific store budgets.Executed the monthly budgeted sales and hours for 52 store division and maintained payroll expenses within budget of $88.0 million for overall division.Directed and trained 52 stores with over 5,000 associates in the use of computerized staffing system to generate personnel schedules for the sales floor. Monitored payroll budgets on a monthly basis to achieve the Company’s financial goals.
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Retail Buyer
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Jun 1993 - Jun 1997
Managed the introduction of merchandise to include advertising and pricing through the inventory lifecycle. Built strong relationships with vendor partners securing difficult purchases and seasonal markdown support. Successful in planning and achieving an $8 million sales plan. Created seasonal business plan to achieve desired GMROI of 38%. Negotiated and obtained vendor support to assist with seasonal markdowns.
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Manager of College Recruiting and Non-Exempt Employment
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Jun 1991 - Jun 1993
Controlled recruiting and hiring of non-exempt corporate and exempt management training program positions for 1,000 person corporate office. Supervised the management-training program including placement of management training associates. Communicated daily with company executives concerning confidential issues with regard to human resources.
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Retail Store Management
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Jun 1986 - Jun 1991
Held overall operational responsibilities in a retail store location with annual sales of $15 million. Responsible for all opening and closing financial and system procedures, all human resource needs including disciplinary issues for approximately 100 associates, merchandising and selling activities, and store budget and P&L. Exceeded sales plan during multiple sales events receiving award for best overall achievement in store, region, and company.
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Education
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1982 - 1986
Mississippi State University - College of Business and Industry
BBA, Marketing
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