John D Pierce
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Obtain a challenging position in an educational environment where my
talents
in organizational development, training and management can be fully
utilized
SUMMARY
I am an educational specialist with expertise in skills training and
organizational development. As a highly motivated manager and analytical
problem solver, I am capable of handling multiple projects and developing
effective solutions. I have excellent verbal and written communication
skills. In addition I am an organized, efficient team player committed to
meeting project schedules and budgets
EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach, CA
B.A., Education,
GTE Training Center, Stamford, CT
Project Management, Presentation Skills & Financial Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Home Depot, Everett, WA
Shortly after arriving in the Seattle area was hired as a sales/rental
center associate. Recommended for Department Head position.
Accomplishments
Handle all aspects of rental service area as well as sales and service
within the retail area of the store.
Chosen to train new cashiering system to other rental employees.
Handling management function of collections and special orders
Assisted in driving store rental statistics to on of the top 5 in the
west coast region
Bartley's Restaurant, Grapevine, TX
Over a 10-year period of time served as a member of a team providing
multiple food service functions, which allowed us to maintain a 35-year
tradition of excellent dining in the area.
Accomplishments
Managed daily activities of entire restaurant operations as well
coordinating with outside catering group.
Oriented new employees as well as handling ongoing training & scheduling
of present staff.
Performed all daily tasks in restaurant - from food ordering to meal
preparation.
Coordinated with other team members to develop new products and improve
presentation.
Allowing owner to leave restaurant and attend to other business concerns
.
GTE Directories Corporation, D/FW, TX
Almost a decade of continuous promotions, developing into an upper
management position at the home office. Duties ranged from document
preparation to field office analysis.
Accomplishments
Assessed training needs (sales & production) in the Northwest region for
GTE/DC resulting in decreasing staff and improved production.
Designed conversion and production manuals for overseas operations
offices.
Developed instruction manual for National Yellow Page order conversion.
Directed complete mechanization of National Yellow Page program for GTE
/DC resulting in cost reductions and overall bottom line increased
profits.
Appointment to one of three Management Trainee positions at the home
office.
Received award for EXCELLENCE IN THE AREA OF QUALITY as a result of the
NYPS conversion
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
IC/OLPH Catholic Churches, Everett, WA
Religious Education Instructor & Education Commission Member
Boy Scouts of America, D/FW, TX
Positions of Pack Leader, Troop Treasurer and Committee Chairman
Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Dallas, TX
Religious Education Instructor and Office Assistant
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Carrollton, TX
PTSA member, substitute teacher and booster club member for various groups.
PERSONAL INFORMATION & REFERENCES
Available upon request or at interview