Robert L. Last
Pleasant Hill, IA
Email: abifw5@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To find an organization where I can use my leadership and
motivational abilities to advance both myself and the organization.
Work experience:
2006-Present Aaron's Sales and Lease, Des Moines, IA
Currently the General Manger of the largest store in the franchise,
producing $170,000 in revenue and 20% profit each month
Recently ranked #21 of 1761 stores nationally (through September
2010)
Have produced seven Revenue Gain Awards and five Sales Manger of the
Month awards in Aaron's Midwest Regional Operations since taking over in
March of 2010
Regional Manager from 2006-2009 of Eastern and Central Iowa, Western
and Northern Illinois as well as the Omaha, Nebraska region (20 stores
total).
Promoted and trained seven current in GM's
Developed and implemented a new Training Program/Department for all
associates
Achieved Sales and revenue growth of 20% year over year, translating
to a 15% increase in net profits
Lead five profit losing teams to profitability within five months
2000-2006 Rent-A-Center Des Moines, IA
From 2003-2006, was the Market Manager for all of Central Iowa. In
that capacity, directed the opening of two new stores, promoted five
new General Managers in Central Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Generating $600,000 dollars in monthly revenue and 17.9% profit
From 2000-2003, Store Manger Ottumwa, IA
Managed 853 accounts, responsible for one (1) millions dollars in
revenue annually and 25% profit
Trained and promoted five current store managers
Robert L. Last
4505 Houck Drive
Pleasant Hill, IA
Email: abifw5@r.postjobfree.com
Work experience continued:
1997-2000 Coca-Cola Enterprises Ottumwa, IA
Route Sales Representative, responsible for the sales, delivery and
maintenance of 150 accounts throughout South Eastern Iowa.
Achieved 10% sales growth for each of the three years I held the
position
1993-1997 Ron Weber and Associates Mason City, IA
Center Manger responsible for the day to day operations of a 120 seat
call center
1989-1993 United States Navy South Weymouth, MA
Yeoman Second Class, daily activities included running the travel
budget for the Squadron and management of 10 sailors in the Admin
Department
Education:
Northwood-Kensett High School, Northwood, IA
United States Navy, Yeoman "A" school, Meridian, MS, finished number
one (1) in class
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA
Community:
Hospice of Mahaska County Volunteer Training Program (30 hours)
Participation in the Marshall County Relay for Life
Member of Pleasant Hill Citizen's Academy
References:
Available upon request