TIMOTHY E. BECKMAN
Mahomet, Il 61853
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am a results oriented individual who is seeking a management
position within the company where I will be given the opportunity to
better the business with my skills and experience.
EXPERIENCE
Branch Manager, 2009 to Present
Shelter Distribution, Bloomington, Illinois
. Oversee daily operations of roofing supply distribution.
. Implement and monitor processes that improve sales
opportunities.
. Established a weekly performance meeting to communicate
current business needs and keep the team informed on sales
trends.
. Conduct monthly ride-a-longs with outside sales to assist
them with accounts.
. Developed and exceeded the annual sales and marketing
budget.
. Monitor payroll on a weekly basis and assist with associate
benefits.
. Revamped the associate evaluation process to enhance the
people experience.
. Improved the training process and reached 100% completion
before other branches.
. Provided leadership and development training for a manager
in training.
. Recruited and interviewed candidates that would take the
business to the next level.
. Reviewed monthly profit and loss statements to gauge
improvements and opportunities.
. Reduced labor by 20% while improving sales growth.
. Order and purchase supplies on a just-in-time basis to
improve warehouse turns of inventory. Put in place an
inventory location system and made pricing more efficient.
Store Manager, 2006-2009
Sam's Club, Champaign, Illinois
. Responsible for raising warehouse standards and the
customer experience where I received the club manager of
the region award in 09'.
. Reviewed monthly profit and loss statements of a business
that did a minimum of $75,000,000 a year to gauge
improvements and opportunities.
. Developed and exceeded the annual sales plan on a
consistent basis.
. Utilized the management team to assist in reaching sales
goals and minimizing losses.
. Assisted outside sales team in capturing new membership
revenue and building truckload sales opportunities with
existing business accounts.
. Provided community involvement opportunities with our
entire team and reviewed incoming donation / matching grant
requests.
. Recruited top quality people for our organization while
being involved with the training and development of over
175 associates.
. Worked with vendors on new item promotion and product
placement.
. Replenished items of inventory relevant to the community.
. Protected our cash and inventory assets with the proper
controls in place.
. Addressed customer concerns in a professional manner.
. Conducted weekly meetings to go over financials and current
business focuses.
. Delegated tasks to managers and associates while providing
support.
Assistant Manager, 1999-2006
Sam's Club, Various locations such as Des Moines, Ames, and
Davenport, Iowa
. Compared profit and loss statements to the budget to
identify strengths and address weaknesses.
. Relocated to different areas of Iowa to gain sales volume
experience.
. Established a monthly budget for specific areas of
business.
. Controlled expenses to help with the bottom line
performance.
. Worked extensively with buyers to increase sales
opportunities.
. Delegated tasks to 30 associates and followed up on their
performance.
. Implemented a safety team that created awareness on work
safety and compliance.
. Hired and trained associates to assist our warehouse
business.
. Investigated opportunities with sanitation and dealt with
them urgently.
. Performed competitive shopping to ensure price leadership.
. Challenged inside and outside sales to bring in membership
revenues.
. Communicated company direction and merchandising changes
due to the season.
Loss Prevention Associate, 1996-1999
Sam's Club, Des Moines, Iowa
. Apprehended individuals involved in thefts of company
assets.
. Collaborated with local law enforcement in the
investigation and processing of shoplifters.
. Utilized tracks of theft and CCTV to decrease theft
opportunities.
. Installed key camera shots that would provide secondary
evidence.
. Reduced shrink dollars by 40% while in this position.
. Conducted meetings with associates to raise awareness of
shoplifting.
. Maintained documentation on incidents and filed them
accordingly.
Military Service, 1992-1996
United States Marine Corps, Charleston, S.C.
. Honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal.
. Supervised small infantry unit.
. Held top secret security clearance while stationed at a
nuclear weapons facility.
. Spent 6 months overseas while patrolling the Mediterranean.
EDUCATION
Des Moines Area Community College, 1996-1999
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (MKTG)
East High School graduate, 1992-1996
Des Moines, Iowa
SKILLS
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
. Capable of navigating internet resources and utilizing
email.
. Business Development
. Operations Management
. Financial Analysis
. Public Relations/Public Speaking
. Marketing/Sales
. Communication
. Conflict Resolution
. Recruiting
. Time Management
. Training and Development
. Human Relations
. Leadership
. Team Building
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
* Vice Chairman of the Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce from
08' - 09'.
* Participant in the Champaign and Mahomet Chamber of Commerce
from 06 - 09'.
* Assembled over 30 volunteers for the Relay for Life Cancer
Society.
* Executed plans to raise over $5000 for the Boys & Girls Club
of Champaign.
* Finalized donation opportunities for 10 other non-profit
organizations.
*REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*