William (Billy) Whitehead 512-***-**** **********@***.***
PROFILE
• Experience in management and competent customer service experience in several leading retail establishments.
• Solid record of fast-track performance-based sales leadership.
• Integrated experience in self management while attaining total customer satisfaction.
• Diploma with minor in Business and Marketing.
• PC literate with working knowledge of MS Office, Windows XP/Vista/7, and Internet.
• Working knowledge of PC hardware and software technology through training and hands on experience.
• Saved a corporation in excess of $1.6 Million catching a minor glitch in a system operation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MANAGEMENT
• Managing all aspects of a retail sales location from training, product orders and placement, staffing, paperwork, and
beyond.
• Assists in the management duties of a staff of 6-20 sales associates in a high volume retail environment.
• Develops self management skills in a fast paced retail/service environment.
• Training under supervision for products and services orders to 3rd party vendors.
• Attaining knowledge and experience in self discipline through the course of self employment.
• Expanding my knowledge of managing skills via working directly with supervisors and upper management.
• Overseeing ordering, scheduling, and inventory levels.
• Successfully completing management training programs.
• Acting in absence of store manager or supervisor, effectively owning increased responsibility and ownership.
TECHNOLOGY
• Maintaining a working knowledge of major cellular carriers and services in the U.S. from AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile.
• Proficient experience in the latest PC hardware and software on the market.
• Achieving demonstrated ability to build and maintain computer systems and networks.
• Developing working knowledge in PC software including MS Office ’03, XP, and ’07. Windows XP, Vista, and Win7
OS’s.
• Maintaining up to date education on hardware and software relating to PC technology.
• Looking to obtain an A+ Certification for PC hardware and software applications.
RETAIL SALES / CUSTOMER SERVICE
• Overcome challenges and resolving customer needs with the proper tools and knowledge.
• Consistently lead my stores in sales, leading up to 2 promotions into management with RadioShack.
• Consistently meet or exceed company and personal sales goals.
• Cultivating and maintaining excellent working rapport with vendors and product representatives.
• Effectively plan, arrange, and rotate merchandise displays and stock.
• Developing and ensure satisfactory or above relations with all customers in contact with.
• Actively participating in staff and organizational meetings, offering constructive input and feedback.
• Ensuring my clients are satisfied with their chosen product by following up with them when appropriate.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
RadioShack Corporation, Austin, Texas. Store Manager 06/09 –12/09
RadioShack Corporation, Buda, Texas. Sales Associate / MIT 11/08 – 06/09
Group 1 Automotive, Austin, Texas. Sales Consultant 06/08 – 09/08
Contractor, Austin Area, Texas. Self Employment- General 02/04 – 04/08