Thomas Alston

Gwynn Oak, MD

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How would you describe your dream job in 10 words or less?

A position where my career experiences can have an immediate and positive impact and contribution to the company I'm working for.

Posted @ 09:37AM, May 13, 2008 by Thomas Alston | Permalink
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Work history

G & G Retail January 2001 to February 2006
Regional Manager

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How would you describe your time at G & G Retail?

Responsible for the profitable operation of (83) stores with an annual volume of
$ 61 million dollars.
Supervised (9) District Managers and (2) Area Managers covering 14 States.
Ranked # 1 RSM in sales percent to LY for the company 2001 YTD.
Duties included recruitment, payroll control, shrinkage control, visual presentation and
liaison for all corporate communications to my direct field organization group... read more
Urban Brands, LTD. April 1999 to December 2000
VP of Operations

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How would you describe your time at Urban Brands, LTD.?

Responsible for the profitable operation of 142 stores with an annual volume of $120 million.
Promoted to Vice President from Director of Stores after 90 days.
Successfully showed a positive comp increase to LY 15 of 18 months in the position.
Delivered a 5% YTD increase in 1999 despite taking over an 11% negative 1st quarter comp figure deficit.
Supervised (2) Regional Managers, managed budgets, signed off on Real Estate selection sites and coordinated all field communications... read more
Paul Harris Stores October 1995 to April 1999
VP of Stores

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How would you describe your time at Paul Harris Stores?

Head of Stores for a $220 million company with 307 stores.
Officer of the Company reporting directly to the President and CEO.
Responsibilities included supervising (4) Regional Managers, formulating and implementing policies and procedures, planning floorsets, Real Estate site selections, and all field communications... read more

Education

N. C. A. & T. State University August 1973 to May 1977
B. S., Business Administration

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How would you describe your time at N. C. A. & T. State University?

N. C. A. & T. State University
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, N. C. 27411-1135
(336) 334 - 7500
Attended 08 / 1973 - 05 / 1977 * Degree
B.S. Business Administration
Notables: Academic top 1/3 rd percentile of my freshman class,
I pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, fall 1974... read more

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Ronda Hisiger
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Josh Podell
Josh Podell

I had the pleasure of working with Tom Alston while I was SVP of Real Estate and Construction at G+G Retail. I trusted Tom's insight and experience during my site selection and strategic plannning processes. Tom has a great understanding of retail, and I found him to be a reliable partner in all of our efforts. If you require further information, please feel free to call me at 914-640-1737. Josh Podell, Vice President of Real Estate, Jones Retail Corporation, division of Jones Apparel Group.

Ronda Hisiger
Ronda Hisiger

I have known and supervised Tom Alson for ten years and have found him to be a highly intelligent, seasoned retailer with excellent people skills and operational acumen. He has high standards, hires and trains excellent people and always experienced low turnover. I would recommend him highly and will provide further feedback if needed. Ronda Hisiger

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