Manager Sales
Resume:
Thomas Edward Higginbotham
Anderson, S.C. 29626
Objective
To work with an organization that sees me as a long term asset, not a short
term profit.
Professional Experience
November 2005- Walgreens Anderson, SC
Present Executive Manager
Lead by example. Empower employees with decision making based on time
and talent. Build open and trusting relationships with customers and
coworkers. Take accountability to achieve business results. Take action
to produce results. Maintain merchandise levels to meet customers demand,
not exceed them. Merchandise product in a visually appealing manner.
Maintain knowledge and certifications for the pharmacy.
September 2000- J & D Photo Greenville, SC
November 2005 Manager/Safety Coordinator
Answer photographic questions and educate customers; solve technical
problems with machines and equipment; Public relations; negotiate prices
for supplies and merchandise with vendors; data entry; slide duplication;
mix chemicals.
1986- Self-employed Anderson, SC
Present Freelance Photographer
Published in Sport Z Magazine (Fall 2004); Creative Loafing Magazine;
Location photography; Weddings.
June 1999- Habersham Plantation Toccoa, Ga
May 2000 Artist
Hand painted furniture. Furniture was made to order. I would take an
order, find that piece of furniture, and then paint the selected art work
on the furniture.
May 1998- Ralph Hayes Toyota Anderson, SC
May 1999 Sales Consultant
Stay informed of product details and product availability. Ensure
customer satisfaction. Close the deal.
May 1988- Industrial Service Coatings Anderson, SC
May 1998 Industrial and home painting supervisor.
Manage employees. Devise plan for getting project done in a timely
manner. Ensure supplies were available as needed. This position also
included company van.
July 1994- Crystal Images Big Sky, MT
January 1996 Custom Printing
Professional photographers would take pictures of skiers. Each evening
I would work third shift in a darkroom, read the order, find the
corresponding negative and, print photos as large as 20x30 for the skiers
to pick up the next day.
August 1993- Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
May 1994 Security
Third shift work. Check that doors were secured and locked. Check for
suspicious activity. Allow only Authorized people to enter buildings.
Write incident reports.
Education
August 1991- Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
May 1995 Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in
Photography.
August 1989- Anderson College Anderson, SC
May 1991 Fine Art
September 1988 Stratford Art College Hilton Head, SC
April 1989 Fine Art
Hobbies
Maintaining a healthy life, both physically and mentally; New Spring Church
volunteer; President of Upstate Z Club (Datsun/Nissan car club); Automotive
Restoration; Home repairs.
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