James Cooney
** ******* ****** **** *** Britain,Pa.
********@***.***
Objective
To obtain a position in merchandising, preferably in the food industry. Seek opportunity to fully utilize my business experience, product knowledge and natural sales ability. Desire affiliation with a progressive organization offering advancement of increasing levels of responsibility.
Personal Data
Height: 6'
Weight: 200 lbs.
Health: Excellent
Marital Status: Married 31 years
Skills
Excellent attendance record
Willingness to take on added responsibility
Strong sense of ethics
Excellent customer service skills
Employment History
January 2006 to present
Dresher Shop n' Bag, Dresher, PA
Position: Meat cutter, member of UFCW Local 152
Responsibilities: To cut and merchandise beef, pork and poultry products on a daily basis.
Salary: $50,000/year
September 1995 to January 2006
Self employed, New Britain, PA
Effectively owned and managed a sales route
Responsibilities: Distributed baked goods to customers on a daily basis, managed accounts receivable and payable.
Customers: Major supermarkets, restaurants, schools and a minor league baseball team.
Salary: $50,000/year
February 1983 to September 1995
Unisource
Position: Salesman
Responsibilities: Sold disposable packaging and merchandising material to the supermarket trade.
Presented new products to customers to increase sales and profit margins.
Obtained orders on a weekly basis to help control inventory.
Customers: Carrefour USA, Pickwell Markets, Clemens Markets, and many independents including Thriftway, Shop n' Bag and IGA
Territory: Eastern PA, Central and South New Jersey with annual sales of 2.0 - 3.0 million dollars
Salary: $45,000 - 60,000/year straight commission
July 1976 - February 1983
Rosemore Shop n' Bag
Position: Meat Cutter
Responsibilities: To cut and merchandise beef, pork and poultry products on a daily basis.
Salary: $30,000/year
Education
Central Bucks High School West - 1975
Major: Business
Courses: Bookkeeping, Business Law, Marketing
References
George Endrigian - Owner, Dresher Shop n' Bag 215-***-****)
Kevin Carlin - Store manager, Dresher Shop n' Bag
Dan Belfield - Perishable manager, Dresher Shop n' Bag
Rick Bakely - Meat manager, Dresher Shop n' Bag