Driven, Energetic, Experienced Manager

Jennifer Mann

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Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

423-***-****

**********@*****.***

Objective

I want to further my knowledge in Business operations, management, leadership and merchandising, as well as train and develop others in such fields. I want to learn, build and grow with a great company where I can expand my personal and professional self and experience great success.

Work Experience

Home Improvement/Paint/Home Decor

9/2007 - Present Independent Contractor, Kingsport/Johnson City, TN

 Responsible for timely execution of independent job contracts for commercial and residential parties, rental properties, modular homes, and private residences, in such areas as painting, home decor, shelving and other home improvement projects.

Assistant Store Manager

1/2007 - 8/2007 Rugged Wearhouse, Johnson City, TN

 Responsibilities include customer service, building profitable sales, inventory, key carrier, alarm systems, effective execution of seasonal and transitional merchandise, price accuracy and presentation, training and development of associates, logistics, loss prevention, cash office, the overseeing of total store responsibilities.

Softlines Team Leader/Pricing and Presentation

12/1999 - 12/2006 Target, Johnson City, TN

 Planning and execution of total store resets; planograms, adjacencies, effective scheduling; signing and fixture specialist; store price management; team member retention and training; individual developmental planning; guest service specialist; team leader and total store resource. I achieved 5 different management positions within the store, making myself a very global leader. Some of my other accomplishments and job responsibilities: building profitable sales, achieving greater instocks through inventory research, maintaining full displays, flexing transitional merchandise, replenishing ad product and substitution of ad product, visual displays, recognizing high potentials (I helped several team members to achieve promotions within the company and I held training sessions to help develop others and implement new company policies), maximizing relationships and building trust, building the kind of team that will work effectively even in my absence as well as a team anyone would love to work on.

Owner/Manager

9/2004 - 11/2006 Junk in the Trunk, Johnson City, TN

 Solely in charge of all aspects of the business, the buying of merchandise for resale as well as all supply and fixture ordering. I managed all accounts and bookwork including sales and taxes, sales tracking, inventory, scheduling and payroll, advertisement, and all promotions, store specials and discounts. I also worked the store and provided excellent customer service and overall store presentation. Junk in the Trunk specialized in consignment, vintage, and thrift clothing and accessories. The store was founded to help families and all persons to be able to enjoy fashionable, brand name, quality clothing at affordable prices.

Inventory/Auditor

8/1997 - 3/1999 Computronix, Church Hill, TN

 Responsible for taking inventories of individual small businesses, convenience stores, liquor stores, etc. Responsible for timely execution and delivery of store inventory, maintenance and care of inventory equipment, area totals, helping to lead others to ensure accurate total store counts.

Commercial Product Demonstrator

5/1996 - 7/1997 ActMedia, Bristol, TN

 Responsible for setup of vendor product displays, sampling and promotional offers, inventory of product, product knowledge, sales tracking, samples, customer service.

Deli/Bakery Manager

5/1992 - 7/1995 Winn Dixie, Lilburn, GA

 Oversee all Deli/Bakery operations, effective scheduling, building profitable sales, inventory control, development of new and existing co workers, holiday and promotional event planning, staffing and execution, weekly ad preparation, food preparation and guest service, cleanliness and sanitation guidelines, product rotation and expiration, district visual display contests (winner 2nd place in district for Valentines displays), accurate signing, supply and product ordering (six days a week), customer satisfaction and product guarantee.

Education

Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap, VA

 Some College Coursework Completed

Dobyns Bennett High School, Kingsport, TN

 High School or equivalent

References

Reference Name Phone Email Type

 Barbara Savage 423-***-**** Professional

 Danella Cambell 423-***-**** Personal

 Joy Powell 423-***-**** Professional

 Renee Park 678-***-**** Professional

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