I started this company just do repair work on pool cues and saw an opportunity to grow the business. I now sell pool cues and accessories and have stared " On the Snap" clothing line. I have grown this business by word of mouth and by the quality of my work.

Working in wholesale division

After my first full calendar year I achieved master level certification which is top 30% of all service writers in the FCA dealerships. Helping customers with understanding what needs to be fixed and or maintained with their vehicles. I have always been one of the top performers by leading in effective label or rate and hours per RO. While maintaining one the the highest customer service index scores in the company.

I was recruited by the owner of the company to come in and learn the process used in the company, while looking for new and improved ways to help increase sales by assisting consumers in making very important decisions on the right tire to purchase for their needs. As well as inform them and clearly explain to them in a way they understand of repairs that need to be made to their vehicles. While providing first class customer service and follow company policies and procedure to insure customers are always happy with the service they are getting. Demonstrating leadership qualities in a fast paced sales environment and gain the trust of fellow employees. While helping teach and demonstrate sales techniques I have learned and used in past positions.

I assist consumers in making very important decisions on the right tire to purchase for their needs. As well as inform them and clearly explain to them in a way they understand of repairs that need to be made to their vehicles. While providing first class customer service and follow company policies and procedure to insure customers are always happy with the service they are getting. Demonstrating leadership qualities in a fast paced sales environment and gain the trust of fellow employees.Consistently a top performer month after month. Always in the top 10 sales ranking out of 31 stores and a 3 state district.

Store Manager / District Manager in trainingRan many retail stores for RadioShack in the 8 years I was with them. Also built many great teams in that time.Main responsibilities were:Acting District Manager when the District Manager was gone.Handled all customer service issues on district and store levels.Assisted in store manager meetings (gave many presentations).Area recruiter (managed company hiring web site as well as competitive recruiting) .Conducted interview of potential employees.Facilitated and ran assistant manger training classes along with some associate training classes.Inventory control (ordering and loss prevention).Meet sales quotas set by corporate office.Control profit and loss of the store.Finding new ways to present and sell new productsTraining staff of new selling techniques.Trained assistant manager to become mangers.Making sure store was always sales ready.Payroll and scheduling of employeesCustomer service on district and store levels Also took the Dale Carnegie course two times. One 12 week class and a 3 day class.

I ran 5 stores while a store manager with RadioShack, ranging from $300,000-$1,000,000 in sales volume. During that time I handled the hiring and recruiting of all the employees in those stores and facilitated the new hire training meetings. My ability to lead teams to success, hold people accountable, and get employee buy-in was the primary reason I was as successful at reaching the ranking of one of the top 200 of 5,000 managers in the company.As a District Manager-in-Training my primary responsibilities were:* Attended monthly meetings with the Regional Manager* Worked with District Manager (DM) on a daily basis with company direction and ways to role out company expectations* Handled all customer issues that came in to the district office* Assisted all newly promoted managers with understanding store operations and procedures when first getting promoted* Facilitated all assistant manger training classes* Performed store visits to ensure company plans are being executed correctly* Handled any district issue when DM was unavailable (I needed to be available 24-7)* Facilitated manger conference calls for the DM when he was unavailable* Facilitated manager meetings* Facilitated associate meetings * Performed DM's duties while they were on vacation* Daily calls to stores to discuss sales from the day before and sales goals for that day* Hired and recruited for all stores in southeastern WisconsinAs a Store Manager my primary responsibilities were: * Trained staff in sales and store operations* Employee schedules * Payroll * Daily paperwork * Store readiness and store operations * Loss prevention * Ordered inventory and controlling inventory levels* Controlled stores profit and loss levels* Employee reviews and write ups* Employee counseling* Daily bank deposits

Worked on M1000 9 unit web press. Basic press maintenance of press, learning next level of job for advancement opportunities, and training of newer employees.