ProfileA result driven General Manager with over 15 years’ experience boosting in-store sales through sales incentives, team-oriented leadership strategies, and product education. Detail oriented to push brand messages, instill customer loyalty, and perform retail operations in a high traffic location. EXPERIENCEApril 2013 - PresentGeneral Manager • Sam Ash Music Retail Store • Las Vegas, NevadaHired as Sales Manager, based on history and performance promoted to General Manager within 5 months. Management responsibilities encompass all aspects of sales and operations. Built sales team as well as strategically identifying potential clients to significantly expand and increase clientele base. Learn and grow personal management with guidance from the owners and regional manager. In charge of Retail store as well as Distribution Center connected to retail store.June 2000 – March 2013General Manager • Guitar Center • Las Vegas, NevadaHired as Sales associate, promoted to Sales Manager and ultimately General Manager. Increased sales in troubled store immediately after General manager promotion. May 1990 – April 2000: Professional Musician, signed to Recording Contracts with 2 Independent Labels in South Africa. Toured and Released Albums. Relocated to Los Angeles in 1994, after successful tour supporting International Band “Depeche Mode” in South Africa.Relocated to Las Vegas in January 2000. EDUCATIONUniversity Of Pretoria South Africa – 1986-1989Bachelor’s degree: ArchaeologyBachelor’s degree: Criminology KEY SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICSTeam BuildingConsistencyLeading by ExampleAnalyze and Find Solutions by Using Common Sense PracticesCreating a Friendly and Trusting Work EnvironmentAmbassador for Company Beliefs and RulesDriven To Succeed.