Jim Mirando 262-***-****

***D Eagle Pointe Dr. Delavan, Wi 53115 abka31@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To find stable employment with a company or organization who can utilize a

person with a variety of business, managerial and sales skills. Highly

qualified in Merchandising, and other related retail tasks. An

independent self-starter.

Abilities

Extensive retail merchandising experience, can read and implement

Plan-o-grams, do cut-ins, restocks, assemble shelving. I have extensive

experience in the grocery and home improvement retail markets. I am

self-managed, motivated, healthy and quite good at what I apply myself

too. I work/have worked part time as a merchandiser for several national

companies, but am quite flexible with new opportunities. I am well

equipped with the latest technology required for most reporting

applications and can easily travel with no restrictions.

I work well independently and need little supervision. I enjoy exposure to

a variety of tasks and experiences.

Employment History

02/2009 to present

Worked exclusively as a merchandisier with various national companies such

as Crossmark, Advantage Sales, SASR, DDP Holdings and various others.

Experienced in all aspects of merchandising for such companies as

Winn-Dixie (Dedicated team, new product cut-ins and resets), Dominick's

(new candy/ magazine rack installation and stock) Home Depot (lumber route

work and lighting dept. maintenance. Returns specialist, bath and kitchen

plumbing fixtures), Lowes (bath and flooring resets. Plumbing fixture

returns) and Walmart (resets and cut-ins).

01/2007 to 02/2009 - Owner -

Coastal Interiors

I developed and managed my own resort furnishings operation.

Primarily the business involves collaborating with absentee owners and

real estate rental agents on preparation of newly acquired and existing

properties for the resort rental or resale market. This involves

assessing the needs, and assisting clients with recommendations on the

selection of furnishings that are in line with established resort industry

standards, while maintaining budgetary restrictions.

Once a contract is negotiated, fully equipped packages that have been

developed specifically for each client are bought, assembled, built,

delivered and installed in the client's home or condominium.

Other responsibilities that I have performed in connection with

recommended improvements have ranged from minor maintenance issues to

complete remodeling of the property.

Administration of all bookkeeping, record maintenance, and accounting

functions have all been performed by myself.

After a successful launch, the current economic conditions have caused the

business to struggle and is longer profitable I have chosen to pursue

other employment.

10/2004 - 01/2007 - Store Manager- Alex Cole Home Furnishings

Panama City Beach, Florida

Furniture store manager. Responsible for the daily operations of a family

owned retail furniture store. Responsibilities included sales, purchasing

and inventory control, expediting, Merchandising, Product Display,

Furniture assembly, employee management, customer service functions,

Shipping and delivery operations. Over saw accounting functions.

Handled daily operations of a retail furniture store

Managed sales, accounting and warehouse personnel

Developed and implemented marketing improvements

Improved customer service techniques

09/1996 - 10/2004 - Manufacturer's Rep.- Robert James Associates

Atlanta, Georgia

Manufacturer's representative for the home furnishings market. I sold

lighting, decorative accessories, framed art and occasional furniture to

the trade.

Negotiated contracts with large US retail outlets.

Organized national trade show exhibits

Organized national trade show exhibits

Generated new business as well as maintaining and developing new sales

with established business

Responsible for sales in four southeastern states.

Assisted national accounts with merchandising, display and product

training

05/1984 - 09/1996 - Manager, Internal Operations - Applebee-Church Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia

Managed Inside sales, Customer Support, Warehouse Operations

Electro-Mechanical Engineering /parts supply/ Process Heat and Control

Managed sales support and warehouse operations. Responsibilities Included

Design control systems, design engineered systems, plan production

processes.

recommend purchase, repair, or modification of equipment, analyze customer

operating practices or procedures, recommend solutions, prepare cost

estimates, supervise clerical, warehouse and administrative personnel.

Responsible for Inventory control, Shipping and Receiving and all

warehouse operations.

Education History

05/1978 Harper Community College - Associates Degree-Materials

Palatine, Illinois Management / Inventory Control

Additional Information

I am an active, self-starter that enjoys being out in the community. I am

people orientated and I enjoy meeting new folks whenever possible. I am

healthy, enjoy hiking in my spare time and anything outdoors.

I am a dedicated employee with a successful employment background. I am

flexible and available to work at anytime.

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