Rob O'Connell

Current

VP of Store Support at Total Wine & More
Regional Vice President at Linens N Things

Past

Executive Director of Operations at Linens N Things
Director Of Store Systems at Linens N Things
Manager of Store Systems at Linens N Things

Manager of Store Systems Development at Toys R Us
Manager of Communications at Toys R Us
Sr. Analyst of Merchandise Flow Systems at Toys R Us
Store Director & other Management Positions at Toys R Us

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Education

Providence College

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Retail

Rob O'Connell’s Summary

Dynamic Retail Executive that is results orientated, possesses extensive leadership ability and excellent communication skills. I have over 16 years of experience with an extensive background in retail operations. During this time I have had the opportunity to develop a strong skillset in Personnel Development, Merchandising, Expense Control, Loss Prevention, and Logisitcs. Over my career I have been repeatedly chosen to lead new ventures for both Toys R Us and Linens N Things.

Rob O'Connell’s Specialties:

Retail Store Operations
Marketing
Corporate Communications
Human Resources
Loss Prevention
User Friendly & Efficient Store Applications

Rob O'Connell’s Experience

VP of Store Support

Total Wine & More

(Privately Held; Retail industry)

December 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Regional Vice President

Linens N Things

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; LIN; Retail industry)

May 2005 — Present (4 years 8 months)

Oversee operations of over $330 million in sales with a sales force of over 2,000 associates. Region consists of DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, and VA.
Executive Director of Operations

Linens N Things

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; LIN; Retail industry)

January 2003 — May 2005 (2 years 5 months)

Established a support group for the stores focused on training and teaching key operational procedures with primary responsibility of expense control and shrink reduction.
Director Of Store Systems

Linens N Things

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; LIN; Retail industry)

August 2001 — January 2003 (1 year 6 months)

Successfully cost justified, designed, and implemented an in house call center that handled store questions ranging from operational questions, technology issues, and general building maintenance and repair.
Manager of Store Systems

Linens N Things

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; LIN; Retail industry)

August 1999 — August 2001 (2 years 1 month)

Successfully cost justified, designed, and implemented radio frequency (RF) technology to all stores in the company.
Manager of Store Systems Development

Toys R Us

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TOY; Retail industry)

January 1999 — August 1999 (8 months)

Responsible for creation of operational spec, development, and implementation of all in store systems including RF network, RF applications, phone systems, replenishment systems, and in store printing.
Manager of Communications

Toys R Us

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TOY; Retail industry)

March 1998 — January 1999 (11 months)

Responsible for managing and presenting all communication from the national office to all 700 stores.
Sr. Analyst of Merchandise Flow Systems

Toys R Us

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TOY; Retail industry)

1997 — 1998 (1 year )

Designed, implemented, and trained field personnel on a stock locator system that improved store level replenishment and in stock levels on the sales floor.
Store Director & other Management Positions

Toys R Us

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TOY; Retail industry)

1992 — 1997 (5 years )

Responsible for stores in the New England Market.