JOHN M. WESTLEIGH
West Paris, ME. 04289
207-***-**** or Email: *****@**********.***
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications / Accomplishments:
. Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Access, Quick Books etc.), and
ability to adapt to new software.
. Excellent managerial skills with emphasis on strategic planning,
inventory control, project development, capital improvements and human
resources skills.
. Customer Service Award in the Banking Industry.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aaron's Sales and Lease
CSR/Acting Sales Manager Oxford, Maine
11/2009 - 07/2010
. Generate In-Store Sales, telephone sales, direct marketing, as well as
new customer growth. Set daily goals for asscioates and maintain goal
boards.
. Provide customer assistance from sales to service. Have a responsive
turnaround in servicing issues and replacement parts as well as doing
service follow-ups with vendors.
. Responsible for maintaining administrative organization, customer
files and processing customer transactions.
. Maintain showroom floor through cleaning, organization, merchandising
and pricing.
Unemployed
12/2007 - 11/2009
. Generating job leads through research; interviews and state employment
help programs/meetings.
Accounting Clerk I / Research Clerk II / Research Clerk III
TD Banknorth Lewiston, Maine
04/2004 - 12/2007
. Implemented given accounting strategies in reviewing and reconciling
branch accounts.
. Posted and balanced general ledgers. Reconciled automated teller
machine accounts.
. Managed over and shortages for assigned financial institutions.
. Processed card applications, gift card inventories, and
replenishments, ordering and tracking.
. Established then documented gift card and instant issue procedures
and guidelines.
. Implemented improvements on inventory strategies for gift cards and
instant issue cards.
. Designed forms and documentation to carry out VISA card processes.
. Joined team in developing and initializing a non-embossed (Instant
Issue) VISA debit cards.
. Trained designated persons on gift cards and instant issue plastics.
. Managed all aspects of ordering, tracking, inventory and accounting
of VISA sensitive items.
Accounting / Office Manager
Bob's Overhead Door Sabattus, Maine
01/2004 - 04/2007
. Implemented accounting software and reviewed accounting records.
. Maintained company financials and processed company payroll.
. Monitored Inventory Control.
Store Clerk / Cook
Bryant Pond Village Store Bryant Pond, Maine
08/1998 - 05/2003
. Serviced customers through food preparation and clerk duties.
Substitute / Long-Term Teaching
S.A.D 17 School District Oxford, Maine
04/1997 - 06/2001
. Provided support for students in a classroom setting.
. Implemented educational strategies and utilized lesson plans and
generated agendas.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Supply Specialist / Armor / Supply Sergeant
U.S. Army/Army Reserves Panama, Cent. America/Auburn, ME
. Served in a capacity two grades above obtained status and supervised
staff of four soldiers.
. Managed all aspects of ordering, tracking, inventorying and
accounting.
. Accounted for and maintenance of explosives.
. Coordinated the distribution of unit equipment in the million's of
dollars.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Accounting
University of Southern Maine - Portland, Me.
Associates of Science: Business Management
University of Maine - Orono, Me.