Michael Joseph Pierce
A|R / A|P, HR/Payroll Manager /General Financial Controller
San Diego | United States
Skills
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Interests
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Industries
Fashion
Lifestyle
Streetwear
Health & Fitness
In my own words
— Michael JosephDirector 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.
Trajectory
Aug 2015 — Now
A|R / A|P, HR/Payroll Manager /General Financial Controller · Apex Pacific, Inc. Waterproofing and Sealants
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.
Jan 2013 — Aug 2015
MANAGER - RETAIL OUTLETS · Evans Hotels
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
Aug 2012 — Jan 2013
Regional Operations Manager · Burt's Bees - Headway Workforce Solutions (Burt’s Bees)
(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.
Aug 2011 — Jul 2012
VP Sales | Marketing · Gatorz Vizion Sunglasses
• Responsibility included but not limited to the organizing and focusing the sales & marketing efforts of the GATORZ Sunglass Company.
Jan 2005 — Aug 2011
Director of Retail Stores |Operations · No Fear, Inc.
• 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.
Jan 2000 — Jan 2005
Regional Operations Manager · LEGO Group - Brand Retail
• Directed 15 US stores, 250 employees, store openings (project development, fixtures, merchandise, staffing, and facilitation).
• Volume responsibility $32M. Support to EU operations-10 locations.
Activity
Education history
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
AA | 1982 - 1984
