Accountable for sales and service in all departments. Responsible for training and scheduling associates as well as inventory management in my area of the store.

Managed this market leading store from Grand Opening through 13 years of operations. Performed all HR functions including hiring, training, and evaluation of associates. Developed the Copy and print center business to lead the Midwest Regon in sales. Personally involved in the Northwest Tarrant Chamber of Commerce as a board member and as president. This community involvement was instrumental in the store success.

Assisted in the Grand Opening of Staples stores in Cedar Hill, Cleburne, and Watauga, TX. Remained as Sales Manager in Watauga. Trained, coached, and motivated associate team to lead the state in sales.

Salesman of the Year at Oakwood Fort Worth 1998. Promoted to Sales Center Manager in Granbury, TX 1999. Recruited and trained sales staff. Sold, delivered, and provided warranty service for Oakwood Mobile Homes.

Store Manager at 4 different locations. Supervised the closure of an Office Club location in Dallas, Tx. and its reopening as an Office Depot within three weeks time. Supervised as Store Manager the Grand Opening of an Office Depot in Addison, TX. through 4 years of operation. Within a year it was the #1 sales and profit store in the Dallas area. Managed the Dallas Forest and Josey Ln store for a year and Fort Worth Hulen store for a year achieving double digit sales increases in both locations.

Managed stores of increasing size and volume beginning in Jonesboro, LA., DeRidder, LA., Dumas AR., Greenville MS., and White Settlement, TX.Responsible for operations, ordering and merchandising seasonal categories, Human Resourses,warehousing and logistics of incoming merchandise. Manages teams of up to 150 associates.

Managed the logistics of receiving and displaying both hard lines and fashion categories. Supported and motivated associates to provide exceptional sales results and customer service.