Manager Sales
Resume:
ADAM B. RALSTON
New Haven, KY 40051
****.*******@***.***
Academics
. Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Kentucky University
o Bachelors Degree in Management - Many aspects of business were
studied such as organizational behavior, using economics to
forecast sales, professional writing, using Microsoft Excel for
business purposes, technical writing in business, ethics in
business, computer information systems, and many other skills
needed to successfully manage.
o Minor in Entrepreneurship - Studied the aspects of starting a
business such as market research, financing a business, finding
the break-even point, and all the skills needed to develop a
business.
Skills
. Distinguished in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation and e-
mail software.
. Very knowledgeable in computer software, operations, and
troubleshooting.
. Experience in using spreadsheets to create models for practical
business purposes.
. Type 60+ words per minute.
. Experience using fax machines, copiers, scanners, and a two-line
telephone system.
. Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
. Excellent communication skills. Can listen, speak, and write
effectively.
. Superb researching skills. Scour many resources for good information.
. Very people-oriented. Work very hard to maintain good relationships
with co-workers.
Work Experience
. October 2003 - Present: Bardstown Save-A-Lot, Mr. Peter Dawson, 1500
E. John Rowan Blvd., Bardstown, KY 40004. 502-***-****.
o Assistant Manager - Assistant Manager since January of 2009.
o Clerical and administrative duties - Use computer software such
as Microtrax, SAL Store Reports, ICL, and Virtual Console. Track
sales and payments via ICL and use this information to predict
future sales. Write letters to customers for cold checks, fax
and copy documents, and operate the phone system to address
customers and their needs. Relay information to co-workers and
ensure they have a full understanding of the material. Take part
in the scheduling of employees and ensuring adequate staff. File
items such as credit card and EBT receipts, house charges,
donation logs, and logs for items used in the store. Ensure
correct pricing of products using ICL.
o Fulfill the role of Store Management in the absence of the
Manager. The number of employees managed can range from 5-11.
o The employees are managed and led to deliver excellent customer
service, trained to perform all required tasks in an efficient
and effective manner, and
taught to follow safe cash-handling procedures.
o Deal with customers on a daily basis and resolve all issues.
o Sales range into the tens of thousands daily and all forms of
income must be accounted for and prepared for a deposit at the
bank. Responsible for accounting for all payments at the end of
the day.
o Assist Store Manager in various aspects of running the store
such as inventory, ordering, and advertising.
. March 2007 - May 2008: Aramark: DUC Food Court, Ms. Linda Belcher,
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11043, Bowling Green, KY 42101. 270-282-
3556.
o Worked all 4 Food Stations (Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Chick-fil-A,
and Bene Pasta). Was recommended to be student manager.
Performed food preparation, safety, and serving. Worked the cash
registers and ensured that theft was left to a minimum.
. May 2002 - August 2003: Stephen Foster Musical: Concessions, Ms. Heidi
Stenger, US Hwy 150E, Bardstown, KY 40004. 502-***-****.
o Prepared food and drinks for concessions. Responsible for food
safety and service and maintained a clean work area.
Occasionally bought inventory. Accounted for all payment at the
end of the night.
Achievements
. Consultation
o Consulted a storage company and many of our recommendations were
used that allowed the business to cut costs, receive new
customers, and improve security around the facility.
. Entrepreneurial Experience
o Crafted many business plans and used two business plans to start
my own small side businesses. From these business plans I
obtained financing, designed my own website, and performed
rigorous advertising.
o Have sold items on Ebay, Half.com, and Amazon.
Banking
o Managed a simulated bank where myself and two others were
responsible for setting rates on loans, allocating advertising
expenses, predicting how the market would change, assessing
default rates, and other decisions that are made by managers of
banks.
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