Raymond Bartley
I am adaptable, quick to learn, and capable of handling responsibilities with professionalism and care. I strive to contribute meaningfully to any team by staying focused, organized, and motivated to meet goals. My dedicated to both quality service and continuous improvement allows me to support a productive and respectful working environment
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About
Entrepreneurial and results driven business owner with over 25 years of experience managing multi-location retail operations in the clothing industry. Proven expertise in staff leadership, inventory control, customer service and vendor relations. Successfully supplied franchise and retail clients while maintaining high operational standards.
Seeking to leverage extensive experience in team supervision, process optimization and customer satisfaction. Known for adaptability, strong communication and commitment to excellence in fast-paced environments.
Experience
Business Owner, Retail Management at Snap Fashion (2000-01 – 2025-08)
Owned and operated a multi-location fashion apparel business with responsibility for all operational, financial and staffing decisions
- Owned and operated a multi-location fashion apparel business with responsibility for all operational, financial and staffing decisions
- Supervised and trained teams across multiple locations, ensuring consistent customer service and visual merchandising standards
- Handled daily inventory management, ordering, stock rotation, ensuring adherence to health and safety guidelines
- Developed employee schedules, monitored staff performance and led team meetings
- Resolved customer issues promptly and professionally while maintaining high satisfaction and long term clientele relationships
Business Owner, Supply Chain Management (Wholesaler) at Snap Fashion (2000-06 – 2025-08)
Directly responsible for managing cashflow, budgeting and forecasting for a national distribution business, handling international purchasing, shipping and customs
- Directly responsible for managing cashflow, budgeting and forecasting for a national distribution business, handling international purchasing, shipping and customs
- Managing B2B clients, built and maintained supply relationships with retail stores and franchise buyers, ensured accurate order fulfillment and on time deliveries
- Managing numerous customer accounts: profit & loss, budget controls and vendor negotiations
- Routinely analyzed sales trends, customer behaviours and market shifts to realign product offerings, interpret data and react strategically
- Inventory management (warehouse), tracking turnover rates, constantly calculating the financial impact of overstocking or understocking of products
Education
Associates Degree in Business Management, Technical Engineering – Dunoon Technical Institute (1993-09 – 1996-06)
