Summary Over 15 years of experience in Management; Warehouse/Electrical contractor experience Skills and Responsibilities: Purchasing, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Store Management, Forklift operator, commercial and residential wiring Software Skills: Microsoft Office and Publisher, Excel Personal: Member and Officer of Chattanooga Flying Disc Club (501c(3) non-profit organization)
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Body Fit/ body repair/ Automotive electrical
Volkswagen Group of America
Chattanooga
07.2011 - Current
Responsible for the final Body Fit on the assembly line. Move on to repair and did longterm repairs on fit issues as well as heave repair (Dents,etc.) .
Electrician
J/S Electric
Chattanooga
10.2010 - 03.2011
Responsible for assisting in commercial and residential electrical wiring.
Responsible for installing the wire to electrical code for new and remodel homes/businesses.
Building the circuit panels to safety codes (15 amp, 20 amp, 30 amp, 50 amp, 60 amp and other).
Selected as a team member to volunteer to install the wiring in Extreme Makeover-Home Edition (Rossville, GA build).
Manager
Chattanooga
10.1995 - 09.2010
Responsible for managing day-to-day operation for a multi-location retail apparel store.
Manage overall budget including sales, inventory and personnel costs.
Manage vendor relationships as purchasing agent for apparel goods.
Interview, hire, train, mentor, coach and evaluate performance of hourly associates.
Manage all aspects of merchandising, window displays, and stocking.
Control activities related to cashing in areas of returns, purchasing, and exchanges.
Train all employees on store policies and procedures.
Plan and coordinate seasonal events and promotional campaigns to optimize inventory to maximize sales.
Build relationships with non for profit organizations to promote youth recreation.
Increased overall sales in 3 Grapevine stores from 2000-2008 by 15%.
Specialist
GES
Atlanta
07.1996 - 02.2000
Managed association of leading trade show and event marketing company for special events at the Georgia World Congress Center Developed relationships between show room and freight department for tradeshows displaying from 100 to 1000 booths Drove forklift and pallet jack to move and expedite trade show supplies between docks and show room Selected to control urgent situations regarding resource movements and tight deadline requirements.
Playground Installer
Starnes / Parker Installation, Inc
Baton Rouge
09.1996 - 12.1997
Installed playground equipment and fast food restaurant dining rooms.
Traveled globally to build out playgrounds from 200 sq.
ft - 5000 sq.
ft.
Executed playground and dining room installations from blue print to completion Conducted testing on installations to meet state and federal safety guidelines.
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