SKILL SUMMARY

Works well independently, while successfully meeting timelines, objectives, and sales goals.

Proven history of identifying and creatively solving problems at the earliest stages.

Marketing: Proven success in marketing strategies, defining target markets, implementation of advertising campaigns, excellent  networking capabilities. Developed and executed marketing plans and strategies for many concerts and events.

Sales/Sales Management:  Highly skilled at people development and teambuilding, employee communications, recruiting, hiring, firing, training and reinforcing employee maturation in order to maximize employee retention. Over 20 years successful experience in sales, both retail and wholesale. Leader in sales as well as ability to budget, forecast, plan and implement sales strategies.      

Concert/Event promotion: Conceptualized, planned, and developed a variety of concerts and events. Please take a moment to visit my Portfolio page.    

Computer Literate: Good working knowledge of many Microsoft Office programs; PowerPoint, FrontPage, Excel, Word, Outlook. Authored and maintain three websites using FrontPage 2002 and some HTML work.

2000-Present                            American Tire Distributors                     Chula Vista, Ca.

Customer sales representative

·            Lead Sales Representative tasked with directing, training and ongoing teaching of three younger, less experienced CSRs.

·         Brought into wholesale arena to target specific markets, i.e. automotive parts and equipment.

·         Constantly improving overall sales in equipment. May 2004 regional best sales increase over prior year, best overall gross Profit%.

·         Monthly at top of sales in many areas in store and among the top percentiles in the Western region.

         Constant inbound and outbound phone calls, assisting customers, setting up new accounts, troubleshooting orders, and insuring customer satisfaction.

1991-2000                               CSB & Woods,llc dba Big O Tires             La Mesa, Ca.

Store Manager, Asst. Manager

·         Full hands-on store management responsibilities

·         Responsibilities included: ordering and maintenance of stock and inventory, sales, customer service, hiring and training of employees in all aspects of business.

          Set yearly budget, planned sales goals, worked with Profit &Loss statements to maximize profitability, minimizing cash flow problems.

1985-1991                               Evans Tires                                                 San Diego, Ca.

Store Manger, Asst. Manager

·         Full charge Store Manger

·         Sent into lower producing stores to assist in troubleshooting and to help raise sales.

          Assisted in setting up Company-wide computer system.