Ben Reeve
801-***-**** / 801-***-**** *** West 650
North Suite C
********@*****.*** Centerville, UT
84014
Seeking Position As:
District Supervisor
Outgoing, compassionate and accommodating former Store Director has close
to 20 years of collective experience in the retail industry, restaurant
industry, home improvement and restaurant and store equipment repair/
troubleshooting. Energetic and organized professional has proven success
in leading teams and developing professional skills in others and is
skilled in handling all facets of Operational Management including customer
service, financial control, sales/marketing and inventory control.
Works effectively under pressure and stress to meet deadlines; self-
motivated to work efficiently without direct supervision in busy
environments. Handles many tasks simultaneously; able to prioritize
workload and multi-task; possesses dynamic communication/interpersonal
skills and clearly assesses problems and suggests viable solutions to
benefit all involved parties. Promotes working environment/procedures
conducive to improving productivity, increasing efficiency, enhancing
quality and strengthening financial results; effectively motivates
employees to achieve personal and company sales goals.
? Retail Store Operations/ Management ? Skillful Communicator & Scheduler
? Efficient in Organization & Multitasking ? Exceptional Customer Service
Abilities
? Excellent Interpersonal Skills ? Detail-Oriented/
Creative Problem Solver
Professional Experience
Maverik Country Stores 2002 - 2009
Store Director
Turned store around, cleaned up the operations and made it profitable;
reduced employee turnover, reduced overstock, increased customer count and
store sales.
Helped to achieve $1 billion dollar sales; managed daily operations and led
a team of front end and back end professionals.
Received several awards for 1st place in sales contests, achieving over 40%
of previous years sales, low employee turnover, excellence in customer
service, store cleanliness and maintaining low overhead.
Ensured that customers experience the promise of great customer shopping
adventures; executed plans to achieve and exceed store's financial goals.
Directed store in accordance with Maverik's promotions, policies and
procedures; provided guidance, encouragement and mentoring to store
personnel.
Ensured constant adherence to Maverik's 5 Core Values: Leaders Who Serve,
Big Time Thinkers, Adventure Guide, Value Driver and Customer's Vocal
Advocate.
Interacted with vendors; placed orders; performed monthly and quarterly
audits; maintained labor budget and food costs; kept work environment safe
and clean.
Studied market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential
sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales.
Determined merchandise and services to be sold, and implemented price and
credit policies.
Located, selected and procured merchandise for sale; developed and
implemented marketing strategies; resolved customer complaints.
Other Work Experience
Restaurant and Store Equipment Company 1989 - 1999
Journeyman Service Technician
Arby's 1998 - 1999
Night Manager
Fred Meyer 1987 - 1989
Home Improvement Specialist
Education & Technical Skills
Salt Lake Community College
Associates of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Received President's and Dean's award for maintaining high G.P.A
Microsoft Office Suite ? Proprietary Software for tracking sales,
inventory, audits, ordering, data entry, scheduling, payroll, open office,
Internet research, diagnose and repair or install restaurant equipment as
well as equipment in the work environment
Operating hand and power tools, some meters and gauges test equipment
Training in interpersonal relationships in the workplace, hiring the right
person, conflict resolution, pilot area for new style performance review ?
Training and information on company policies, insurance, human resource
topics, and 401 type programs (2008 - 2009)
Volunteer and Community Services: Fireman, Responded to emergencies and
non-emergencies; certified as E.M.T. (1981 - 1982)
References Gladly Provided Upon Request