Customer Service Sales
Resume:
Charles C. Smith
Abilene, Texas 79601
abjfas@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE__________________________________
Obtain employment in a thriving and challenging
company utilizing management and administrative
skills I gained from my previous jobs including my
18 year career as a buyer of jewelry components.
SKILLS______________________________________________
. Problem-solving: Dealt with issues
with foreign vendors, such as damaged
goods or orders that were filled improperly and
ensured that the company received proper credit
. Critical thinking: Assessed various factors such as
cost, delivery time, along with fashion trends in order to
make
purchasing decisions that were cost-effective and
profitable.
. Planning/Organizing: Position required the ability
to divide and organize my responsibilities into categories
such as administration, product sourcing, purchasing, trend
analysis, inventory control, and customer service.
. Negotiating: Negotiated with vendors dealing with areas
such as price, shipping date, and product quality. This
included U.S. vendors as well as businesses in
India and China.
. Effective written and verbal communication: Used precise
and clear language when dealing with issues such as foreign
vendors in order to secure detailed jewelry merchandise.
Also communicated effectively with store managers when
dealing with custom jewelry orders, and when setting up new
inventory.
EXPERIENCE________________________________________
. Buyer - HHH Enterprises/Friendze Stores, Inc. -
Abilene, Texas - (September 1991- February 2010)
. Sales - Montgomery Ward - Abilene, Texas
. Mgmt Trainee - Wal-Mart - Stephenville, Texas
. Supply Clerk - U.S. Army - Fort Knox, Kentucky
EDUCATION_________________________________________
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
Abilene Christian University - Abilene, Texas
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