1. I am looking for a Regional/District Manager position which will utilize my leadership skills,
analytical skills, extensive supervisory experience, merchandising expertise, and human resource
development background to increase sales, improve efficiency and profitability while developing a
strong, promotable, motivated team of individuals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Full P&L Responsibility
 Strategic Vision and Corporate Planning
 Market Evaluation, Planning, Penetration and Expansion
 E-marketing. Retail Marketing, Direct Mail Marketing, Media Marketing
 Financial and Merchandise Forecasting and Planning
 Organizational Building and Development
 Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
BRIEF HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Over 16 years of Real Estate sales and marketing experience for luxury homes located
throughout the Greater Puget Sound Region. Was instrumental in creating and executing
the marketing strategy which achieved over $20,000,000 in sales in just the second year.
Team has received numerous awards for excellence in Real Estate and has participated in
numerous panels on both service and marketing including the very prestigious Coldwell
Banker Exceptional Properties program.
 Over 20 years successful management experience in the apparel industry with over twelve
years as President of a regional specialty chain. Strong ability to develop strategy, execute
business plans and define merchandise concepts. Excellent hands on manager and
developer of talent. Formulated and executed all employee development and recruitment
programs. Determined to excel despite financial, economic, competitive market and product
challenges.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
Coldwell Banker Bain Associates & Windermere Real Estate- 16 years:
Realtor®/Broker- Part of a two agent team which achieved top 1-2% of Coldwell Banker agents for
five years. Utilized target market segmentation, comprehensive marketing strategy which included
new channels and platforms, cross media and updated traditional methodologies to quickly and
successfully penetrate a very established marketplace.
Mariposa Stores, Woodinville, Washington- 12 years:
President/General Manager of multi state regional apparel chain. Full P&L responsibility;
developed and executed all store operation, human resource and merchandising strategies, plans,
procedures, and development programs. Despite lack of funding and existence of many large
competitors, grew company by a factor of 10, established profitability, created a brand recognition
with a clear identity and internally developed a strong organization.
Limited Stores, Ups n Downs Federated Department Stores- 8 years:
Merchandise Manager, Regional Store Manager, Buyer- improved sales volumes and margins in
all positions. Helped create clear identities for merchandising strategies and presentations geared
to satisfying the needs and desires of a rapidly evolving target market.
RUSSELL ABBRUZZA
15923 NE 83rd Court
Redmond, Washington 98052
Email: Rabbruzza@gmail.com
Phone- 425.466.1286

2. EDUCATION:
 University of Southern California, MBA—Finance, Marketing- Deans List.
 St. Peter’s College, BS—Economics.
 Computer- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Money, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Acrobat, digital photography, web and social networking, real estate blogs.
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