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:

2008 -Present Store Manager

Blue Fog Market – San Francisco, California

Managed the two locations of this upscale neighborhood corner market for	the last year. Redesigned the look and feel of the markets, retooled the	operations, created a fresh product set, brought profit margins in line, and	was solely responsible for all purchasing. Under my leadership, staff was	reinvigorated and sales increases were impressive. The last six months saw	consistent increases of up to 30%.

2007-2008	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

Richard Williams

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Richard Williams