RAN BOUGHTON 921 Hardie Street Hurst, TX.

76053 (817) 597-8377

E-mail: rbb01b7c@westpost.net

CAREER SUMMARYExtensive, progressively successful experience in sales, sales man

agement, training and retail management to the national and district levels. Dem
onstrated success to recruit and develop personnel to exceed company objectives.
Able to work independently, as well as a key contributor in a team environment.
Analytical, goal oriented, accountable for actions and direct responsibilities.
Computer competency in numerous software programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC. Mooresville, NC.Feb. 2008 - present
Product Service Manager, Keller, TX.
Responsible for signage and display of all Lowe's product categories. I have fiv
e direct reports that are responsible for departments throughout the store doing
same. Work with all store management; department mgrs., zone mgrs, and upper st
ore management to coordinate store tasks. Tasks include: product resets, categor
y resets, building and setting displays of new product, managing product signage
and plan-o-gram efficiencies throughout the store.
NATIONAL VENDOR SERVICES Mooresville, NC. October 2005-February 2008 Service Man
ager responsibilities with Lowe's Home Center and their fashion lighting product
s. Work directly with store management and sales associates. Provide them with s
ales support, product knowledge and product presentation at retail. District tra
iner for new store openings (Lowe's sales associates), also provide training to
N.V.S. employees.
COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE Southlake, TX. May 2003 - February 2005Attained Texa
s Real Estate license after 120 hours of respective course work. Maintain custom
er service relations with homeowners and prospective buyers in the real estate m
arket throughout the D/FW area.
INT-EXT, LLC Hurst, TX. June 1999 - May 2003 After my position with Ha
nes Hosiery was eliminated I initiated and developed an entrepreneurial company
as a consultant working with homeowners, real-estate representatives and sales e
xecutives. I analyze respective situations, develop and initiate proposals to re
medy the concerns of clients. I have written, developed and presented formal tra
ining to companies as needed.
LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC. North Wilkesboro, NC. Dec.2000-July 2002Assistan
t Store Manager, Lexington, NC. Annual store volume $34,000,000. Responsible for
nearly 40% of total store sales within 3 departments - Lumber/Building Material
s, Hardware/Tools and Millwork. Selling staff consisted of 3 managers, 4 sales s
pecialists and 15 sales associates. Additional store-wide responsibilities inclu
ded overall day-to-day objectives: total employee involvement to meet sales goal
s, customer interaction, merchandising of product and inventory management.
Ran Boughton
HANES HOSIERY, INC. (Sara Lee Corporation) Winston-Salem, NC. 1977 - 1999Senio
r Business Planner, 1998 - 1999 Assumed a high profile planning role due to in
creased analytical demands of the company. Focused on stock assortment and inven
tory levels of Belk Department Stores one of Hanes "Top10" accounts. Led a team
concept to delete poor performing products while improving new product placement
. Improved sales within the account (annual sales $9.7 million cost) up 1.5% whi
le national trend was (-2.0%).Senior Account Executive, 1996 - 1998Developed act
ion plans for aggressive style placement respective to account needs. Communicat
ed plans through team members, their goals and responsibilities specific to impr
ove accounts business. Worked independently with Belk corporate office to implem
ent product launches, event planning and advertising to group offices. Shipments
exceeded expectation +2.0. Improved (Top 25) doors +1.6% over prior year which
was (-5.5%).Field Sales Manager, 1995 - 1996 Effectively managed sales team o
f 18 people (sales/service personnel) through transition of Belk Stores reorder
program. Developed tracking documents for team to analyze account progress and o
pportunities, i.e., stock-to-sales trends, style placement, inventory management
. Effectively reduced non-productive inventory ($500K) to improve open-to-buy an
d continuous flow of merchandise. Increased sale event activity by 6%. Worked wi
th management from key accounts J.C. Penney, Military PX and Belk.
District Sales Manager, 1993 - 1995 Managed staff of 16 in North Carolina, Sout
h Carolina and Georgia during which time company was undergoing a national reorg
anization. Liaison for Belk Stores Services - 250 department stores with 23 buyi
ng offices having combined sales of $10 million cost.; Number one district, FY 1
994, maintaining top district status into 1995 with total annual sales of $17 mi
llion cost.Manager Sales Training, Winston-Salem, NC., 1989 - 1993 Managed four
training facilitators in development of national sales force (350 people). Impl
emented standards for new hire training and retraining as needed. Conducted trai
ning needs assessment and developed curriculum to improve sales performance. Dev
eloped and administered annual training budget of $600,000 utilizing cost saving
measures favorable to AOP. Developed seminars for seasonal sales meetings; key
team member in planning/conducting national sales meeting 1993.
District Sales Manager, Minneapolis, MN., 1983-1989 Managed 12 sales personnel
in development of key accounts throughout upper Midwest. Conducted annual busine
ss reviews with top management, developed sales plans, territorial analysis, bud
geted expense, developed sales personnel and conducted seasonal sales meetings a
t the district and regional levels. Increased annual sales 23.5% ($6.8 million t
o $8.4 million cost).
Sales Representative, Ft. Worth, TX., 1977-1983 Managed sell-in of women's hosi
ery products for four independent department stores
including regional headquarters for Dillard's Department stores. Presented annua
l business reviews with top management. Sales representative of the year 1982. A
ttained sales volume growth, 1977-1983 (from $700,000 to $1,600,000 cost).
Ran Boughton
EDUCATION
Business Marketing/Management - University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ., 1973 - 1976
Undergraduate Studies - Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ., 1971 - 197
2OTHER TRAINING Numerous courses, classes and seminars including: Coldwell Banke
r "Fast Start" series, Deming Quality Seminar (TQM), Performance Management, Exc
eptional Management Practices, Account Development Strategies, Influence and Div
ersity.SPECIAL SKILLSWindows, Excel, Microsoft Word, Power PointCustom Software
(analytical, data retrieval systems), order entry, Email COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESUni
ted Way Leadership Circle, 1991-2000United Way Loaned Executive, 1993Crosby Cele
brity Golf Tournament (60hr. volunteer - Committee Chairperson), 1990-2001Little
League Coach - league volunteer, 1985-2001