Regan T. Tayman

***** ******* *** *****

Midlothian, VA 23112

804-***-**** 804-***-****

abhbqd@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A self motivated professional with vast experience in both retail sales and

business management. Have excellent problem solving, sales strategy

development, and communication / presentation skills. Thrive in fast paced

environments that require multi-tasking and continually providing

exceptional customer service. Adapt well to change and understand that

success is a product of team motivation and leading by example.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dick's Sporting Goods Richmond, VA

Softlines Manager May 2008 - Present

. Management of 40 - 60 associates. Responsible for achieving Company

objectives in sales performance, profit contribution and profit and

loss control by overseeing the operational aspects of the Softlines

area of the store.

Kohl's Phoenix, AZ

Department Manager

October 2007 - May 2008

. Responsible for providing exceptional customer service. Execute

department merchandising and operational functions to company

standards. Serve as the department expert in regards to all related

merchandise, services, and procedures.

. Assisted with successful opening of new Tramonto, Arizona location.

Ann Taylor Factory Anthem, AZ

Sales Associate Sept. 2007 - Oct. 2007

. Responsible for assisting business professionals with making wardrobe

decisions while achieving sales goals. Maintained store standards and

processed client sales.

Deer Valley Unified School District Anthem, AZ

Volunteer Aug. 2005 - Feb. 2008

. Part-time teacher's aid position allows Diamond Canyon Elementary

School teachers to focus more on the classroom curriculum.

Ameribanq Mortgage Group Fredericksburg, VA

L.O. Executive Assistant May 2003 - Feb. 2005

. Responsible for marketing to perspective clients, office management,

and preparing the preliminary loan application and disclosures for new

borrowers.

Illuminations by Regan Colonial Beach, VA

Owner Jan. 1994 - April

2003

. Start up and operation of a wholesale candle manufacturing /

distribution company including purchasing, product design, marketing,

and sales.

The Bombay Company Waldorf, MD

Store Manager July 1989 - Dec.

1993

. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and scheduling of associates,

inventory control, merchandising, loss prevention, store standards,

and customer service.

EDUCATION

. Diploma, 1981

Monacan Senior High School

CERTIFICATION & ADDITIONAL TRAINING

. Managing Through People, 1989

. Store Management Development Program, 1991

. Management Advancement Program, 1993

. Capstone Institute of Mortgage Finance FHA and VA Loan Training, 2003

. Deer Valley Unified School District Certification Program, 2005

HONORS & AWARDS

. Bombay Company "Managing Through People" Team Player Award (1989)

. Bombay Company Achievement Awards for exceeding goals in Sales,

Accessories, and Customer Service. (1990, 1992, 1993)

. Ameribanq Mortgage Group "Outstanding Customer Service" Award (2004)

. Kohl's "Yes You Did" Award (2007)

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