Manager Sales

Donnie Pressley

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Travelers Rest, SC 29690

(864) 325 - 0827

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Summary of Qualifications

Supervised multi store operations to ensure that sales transactions, loans, customer

payments and collection activities were properly performed in accordance with the

Company's operations procedures and all applicable laws.

Increased store profitability through customer relationship development, management of

P&L, employee training and retention and managing all store operating expenses

Coach, lead and develop all team members for the stores to maximize their performance

potential

Direct, prioritize, delegate and supervise the work of all store employees

Interview and hire qualified candidates for position openings as well as train and retain

current staff on company policies and operational procedures

Prepare and analyze daily, monthly and other company reports

• Retail Manager/President with experience owning/operating a major independent

franchise store chain for more than 5 years.

• Owner/Operator of retail beauty supply company with two locations. Skilled in financial

management, supervision of personnel, animal care techniques, inventory management,

merchandising, community relations, and marketing programs.

Notable Achievements

•Rose from Manager in training to Assistant, to Manager, to District Manager during my 4

years at First Cash. Operated the top performing store in the state for 2 years.

• Redesigned Petland Greenville’s floor layout, training procedures and inventory mix

resulting in a more efficient and attractive store and a 200% increase in customer count.

• Grew sales volume from $700,000 per year to over $1.2 million per year between 2003-

2006 by increasing customer count and average ticket.

Experience

First Cash Financial, Inc

District Manager, November 2009 – June 2013, (55k yr plus commission)

Oversee and manage a group of 2-6 pawn/loan and check advance stores with 25-35

employees, evaluating, inspecting and selling merchandise from cars to cell phones.

Translate the business strategy into day to day execution, providing direction and focus

with each store manager. Ensure all employees upholds the standards and reputation of the

brand while enhancing customer satisfaction and store profitability. Role model effective

business planning, promote excellence through continual evaluation and coaching, and

building effective relationships through mutual trust and respect.

Responsible for all aspects of the assigned stores operations, including: P&L, loss prevention, safety, budgeting

and sales. Provides collaboration, input and guidance to store managers and associates as they work through

multiple tasks, challenges and opportunities. Actively involved in identifying future leaders of our company and

in the recruiting, hiring and training process.

Starlin & Ravhin Inc dba Petland Greenville

Owner/Operator, 2003 – November 2009, (60k yr)

Increased sales volume by 50 % in less than three years utilizing sales ratio analysis, COG

planning, and inventory management. Designed more attractive merchandise presentation

strategies and special marketing campaigns, resulting in increased store traffic and profits.

Hired, trained and managed sales staff of up to 14 employees. Increased store inventory

and expanded merchandise purchases all while providing excellent animal husbandry.

Responsibilities included purchasing, merchandising, training, inventory management,

marketing, customer service and all facets of running and owning a retail store.

JTD LLC dba Venus Beauty Supply

Owner/Operator, 1997 – 2009, (65k yr)

Responsible for increased sales through use of aggressive marketing campaign and more

attractive store layout resulting in opening of second location within 4 years. Daily

operations included inventory control, purchasing, training, inventory management and

marketing as well as day to day operations of a 10,000 sq ft retail store.

Education

Woodmont High School, Piedmont, SC

Diploma, Advanced Placement Curriculum 1994

President, Beta Club

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