John K. DeWeese
Freedom, PA 15042
Email: ********@*******.*** Phone # 412-***-****
STRENGTHS Skilled at setting priorities and achieving objectives
Well organized and results orients / Self-motivated
Strong interpersonal communication skills
EXPERIENCE JOHN’S SMALL HOME REPAIRS, Freedom, PA 1/13 - CURRENT
Self- employed / Licensed Owner
Bid on jobs / Negotiate contracts
Establish a job budget / Develop a schedule for completion
Order building materials / Read blue prints
Performs the different types of work required for the completed job including construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting
Ensure that all work is completed properly and on time
MASTERWORK PAINT COMPANY, Cranberry Twp., PA 1/06 – 9/12
Store Manager
Responsible for sales of paint and materials to customers and contractors
Assisted Management in developing and implementing a market plan for the store by understanding the local market, including the customer base and competition.
Recommended paint and supplies for jobs
Ensured inside and outside customers satisfactions in all areas
Maintained and troubleshoot store computer operating system
Maintained inventory levels and product assortment
Conducted physical inventory
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, Cranberry Twp., PA
Mail handler (Temporary Help) 12/05-12/05
Unload and load mail trucks
Sorted mail
BAYARD SALES CORPORATION, Philadelphia, PA 7/04 - 8/05
Warehouse Operations Representative / Manager
Main line of business was distributing floor covering and supplies
Responsible for sales of floor covering materials to installers
Assisted the Sales Representatives in developing and implementing a market plan for the store by understanding the local market, including the customer base and competition.
Recommended carpet and hard surfaces products for jobs
Ensured inside and outside customers satisfactions in all areas
Maintained and troubleshoot store computer operating system
Maintained inventory levels and product assortment
Conducted physical inventory
SHERWIN WILLIAMS, Monroeville, PA 2/90 – 5/04
Branch Manager – Floorcovering Facility 6/03 – 5/04
Store volume of $1.5 Million
Assisted the Sales Representatives in developing and implementing a market plan for the store by understanding the local market, including the customer base and competition
Recommended carpet and hard surface products for jobs
Ensured inside and outside customers satisfaction in all areas
Maintained and troubleshoot store computer operating system
Maintained installer schedule
Placed and followed-up on purchases from outside vendors
Negotiated purchased price with carpet, vinyl and padding vendors
Coordinated sales of floor coverings with paint stores
Maintained inventory levels and product assortment
Conducted physical inventory / Developed branch budget
Performed / directed review of all management and financial reports
Performed / directed review of account receivables and expense payables
Determined staffing needs and schedule / Recruit store employees
Determined and implemented employee training
Recruited carpet installer to work as independent subcontractors
Operations Manager, Floorcovering 11/98 – 6/03
Assisted in handling customer complaints within district guidelines
Ensured customer ordered are accurately measured and cut
Maintained accurate customer records
Ensured all orders are installed in a times manner
Performed / directed processing of daily paperwork
Performed / directed account payable process and preparation of necessary documents and checks
Developed a report with current and future customers
Performed / directed the accounts receivable
Performed / directed credit investigations and analysis on accounts
Implemented and maintained a systemic follow – up program for delinquent accounts
Worked with carpet installers to ensure quality work
Product Specialist, Paint Division 11/96 – 11/98
Provided quality service to customers in a times manner
Sold paint products (residential and commercial)
Tinted and mixed paint / Fulfilled large customer orders
Maintained stock levels of products
Inside Sales Associate 2/90 – 11/96
Aided customers with purchases of paint and related products
Cross sold products to customers / Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks
Tinted paint
EDUCATION S.T.A.R.T. Program Courses
Customer Service
Credit
Business Ethics
Accounts Receivable
Merchandise Manage System I & II
Staff Management
Time Management
Powered Industrial Truck Safety
Store Manager Workshop I & II
HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduated 1990
General Studies Degree
BEATTIE TECHNICAL, Pittsburgh PA
Attended 1988 – 1990
Carpentry Certificate
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