Saturday, January 9, 2010

DARRELL WISBEY Manila/Australia

WHO IS DARRELL WISBEY?

With 29 years of experience I have built a reputation for being a leader, who interprets the market accurately, defines strategic direction and delivers success by motivating, developing and inspiring teams to be better in all they do every time they do it.

I am a career retail manager with a history of delivering success on the bottom-line through strong operations, merchandising, financial and people skills.

My experience across different retail formats in Western and Asian countries means I know what to do and when to do it to achieve success – I am a unique manager.

Extensive experience gives me diverse skills in site selection, store design and layout, leasing, manpower planning, product ranging, product development, importing, sales channel distribution, brand management, marketing, financial planning and control.

Whilst I am a “retailaholic” addicted to delivering sustainable success I also have a passion to enjoy the journey … everyday is another opportunity to enjoy life and smile!

I build team loyalty and commitment to be the best!

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

I can provide many pages of achievements, (see accompanying CV), however what is important to know is when I am in the team:

  • Sustainable success is delivered
  • Sales targets are exceeded and profit grows faster than sales
  • Market-share increases
  • Individual and team skills continually improve
  • Team members are passionate and loyal
  • Business Partners achieve success in “win – win” relationships

THE PERSON

  • Has 19 years experience working and living in Asian countries
  • Lives to enjoy the challenge and has passionate commitment
  • Has enormous energy and drive to deliver success

WHERE HAS DARRELL WISBEY DELIVERED SUCCESS?

I am an “old fashioned” retailer having commenced my career unloading trucks in the warehouse at night … in the tradition of the past I have learnt by doing!

2007 – Current Bad Influence: Director Business Development

2005 – 2006 Filipinas Makro: Director General Merchandise

2004 – 2005 Planets Sports Inc: General Manger Business Operations

2002 – 2004 Retail Knowledge & Learning Centre: Master Consultant

2000 – 2001 Dairy Farm: Group Director General Merchandise

1996 – 1999 Matahari Department Stores: Group Manager Merchandise & Operations

1993 – 1996 World 4 Kids: Reg. Operations Manager – Group Merchandise Manager

1989 – 1993 Daimaru Department Stores: Business Development Manager

1977 – 1989 Target Australia Pty Ltd: Buyer, Category Manager, Divisional Manager

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