Keith M. Walters
objective
To obtain a challenging position utilizing the abilities developed
though my experience and education, with the opportunity for
professional growth based on performance.
Summary OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have over 10 years of leadership and management experience in
customer service, sales, and business operations. I am; Proficient
in Microsoft Office programs, and speak Spanish at an intermediate
level; A talented and motivated professional; Success oriented with
a positive attitude; A believer in the value of customer
satisfaction; An extremely articulate and people oriented
individual.
Previous Experience
2008-2011 Artsy Abode, INC Jacksonville, FL
Operations Director of $10 million chain.
Managed operations and inventory of 10 stores.
Responsible for all shipping and receiving procedures.
Responsible for ordering all store supplies.
Performed Audits and Inventories; Created and maintained financial,
sales, and inventory reports.
Supervised procedures to minimize shrink due to damages, paperwork
errors, and theft.
Responsible for operations on the sales floor that included:
Customer Service, opening and closing procedures, managing sales
staff, and merchandising.
Established, maintained, and strengthened relationships with
wholesale vendors, suppliers, and sales representatives.
Settled accounts payable, managed budgets, oversaw payroll practices
and reporting.
2006-2008 Polo Ralph Lauren St. Augustine, FL
Assistant Manager in a 7.4 million specialty store
Customer Service
Merchandising/Presentation
Assisted in Store Operations and Execution
Human Resources
Financial Reporting/Administration
2004-2006 Pottery Barn, INC. Riverhead, NY
Department Manager in $14 million store
Customer Service and Satisfaction
Assisted Store Manager with Store Management Operations
Loss Prevention and Inventory Control
Interviewed and Trained Employees
Lead the Staff to Ensure High Quality Customer Care and Increase
Sales as a Team.
Education
Present Florida State College, Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
A.S. Business Administration, Expected Dec. 2012
2004-2005 State University of NY, Suffolk Selden,
NY
Liberal Studies- 3.5 GPA 33 Credit Hours Completed
Phone: 904-***-**** . Email: *******@*******.***
8715 Belle Rive Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32246