OBJECTIVE
Dependable, enthusiastic, and productive team leader with more than 20 years of experience seeking a Senior Management position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Accomplished Sales/Management Professional with 22 years experience and a demonstrated history of quality performance, leadership, and initiative.
- Productive team leader; skilled in the training and supervision of staff to ensure comprehensive understanding of company goals, objectives, and service standards.
- Exceptional communication, organization, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal relationship skills; able to interact effectively at all levels.
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment with proven results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOCCER EXPRESS USA,
St. Paul, MN 1987 – 2008
General Manager 01/1999 – 10/2008
Supervised and coordinated daily operations at all locations; managed inventory control of retail operations; managed payroll and scheduling for store managers and 25 sales associates.
- Added an estimated $75,000 - $80,000 profit in less than 3 years by establishing a strict purchasing controls system.
- Improved employee retention 25% by implementing employee handbook and training.
- Staffed and trained 50 employees for annual USA Cup Soccer Tournament; 10 day event averages $350K in sales.
- Streamlined operations of receivables by improving inventory storage system; reduced receiving time by 15%.
- Developed merchandising plans for the retail sales floor through use of fixtures and visual aids.
Store Manager 10/1993 – 12/1998
