Richard Williams
139 Yale Avenue
Mill Valley, California 94941
415-254-2448
rwill@sonic.net

Personal:	
		I have over thirty one years experience in the retail industry and enjoy 			challenges and interaction with people. I am well traveled and have spent a 		good deal of time in Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific, including 			Australia and New Zealand. I am an accomplished oil painter with a 			number of works in private collections. I have a passion for food and wine 		as well as books and music.

Skills:
		Customer Service – Customer Service Manager
		Retail – Buyer, Retail General Manager, Retail 			
		Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Store planning

Work Experience:
Present 	Consultant
		Food Town – Pacifica, California
		I have been retained to pull the elements of the store together. This 			includes recreating the Deli and Cheese Departments, designing and 			building a café, standardizing all store signage, developing a color scheme 		for the store interior, assisting in the completion of the Wine Department, 		(including a tasting bar), as well as numerous other projects throughout the 		store.

2003-2007	Store Manager
		Loch Lomond Market – San Rafael,  California
		Developed a strategy for the complete overhaul and remodel of the store. 		Achieved not only impressive sales increases, but the admiration of the 			clientèle for creating a true neighborhood store. In-store responsibilities 			included full store management as well as purchasing for the store, 			including the Wine Department.

1998-2003	Store Manager
		Dean and Deluca – St. Helena, California
		Duties included managing this prominent retail location as well as 			revamping major areas of the store including the Produce Department, Deli 		Department, Cheese and Charcuterie, and Housewares. Sales grew steadily 		during my tenure.

1993-1998	Wine Manager
		Woodlands Market – Kentfield, California
		Responsibilities included purchasing all wine, liquor, and beer. Sales 			tripled during my tenure. I personally designed the current wine 				Department and tasting bar, consulted for parties and catering, wrote 			articles for the monthly newsletter, (including for other departments), and 		organized and officiated over bi-monthly wine maker dinners of 80-100 			attendees.

1991-1993	Supervisor/Wine and Spirits Manager
		Blackhawk Market – Blackhawk, California
		Responsible for purchasing all wine and liquor. Had supervisory duties in 		the store as well. Achieved a steady increase in sales. Organized two 			annual Blackhawk Plaza Wine Festivals with over forty wineries in 			attendance. Conducted private wine tastings and selected wines for catered 		events.

1989-1991	Mollie Stone's Market – Sausalito, California
		Duties included working the Wine and Liquor Department and running it 		during the Department Manager's absence, ordering gourmet and bulk 			foods, and managing the warehouse 

1976-1989	Alpha Beta Markets – Mill Valley, California
		Positions included Customer Service Manager, Produce Department-			second man, Receiving Clerk, Opening and Closing Manager, and 			Manager, Stock Crew.

Education:
1974		Graduated – Tamalpais High School, Mill Valley, California

		References available upon request