Christopher L. Center
Bristol, WI 53104
PHN: 262-***-****
email: *********@*****.***
Objective:
Seeking employment in a well recognized organization where my talents could be utilized and future career growth is available.
Summary of Qualifications:
As a skilled sales, marketing and management professional along with leadership qualities and excellent hands-on experience in developing and improving retail operations, I offer excellent interpersonal, communications, staffing, customer service, and people management skills. I am a reliable team player who values the relationship with the staff and the customer while developing an expanding sales base.
Work Experience:
Assistant Line Operator, 2/2017- current
Fibertex Nonwovens
Ingleside, IL
Pull product and load machines with correct recipe.
Make sure machines are clean and running efficiently and producing good material for customers order.
Forklift certified per company standards. Use hand trucks and dollies.
Commercial Manager, 8/2012- 2-2017
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Fox Lake, IL
In charge of 80 plus accounts making sure product was ordered received and delivered in quickly.
Associate, 10/2011 - current
Panara Bread
McHenry, IL
I open the bakery making sure everything is neat and organized ready to sell for customers
I sell items to all customers and add sales to lunch orders.
I make sure all customers orders are filled and also make everything is replenished and ready for more customers.
I have excelled at making Panera Bread that everyday oasis. Making people feel comfortable and wanting to either sit and chat or come back more often because they want to interact with myself as well as other coworkers.
Store Manager, 5/2006 9/2011
Gunzo s Hockey Headquarters
Leafs Ice Centre, West Dundee, IL
Managed Gunzo s largest volume pro shop with sales of approximately $10,000 per week
Hired, trained and scheduled employees
Responsible for all cash and inventory control, merchandising, store displays, and maintenance
Managed all special events and store promotions
Frequent communication with corporate headquarters concerning sales and developing marketing strategies
Assistant Manager, 4/2001 5/2006
Famous Footwear
Crystal Lake, IL
Responsible for establishing and monitoring employee sales goals
Responsible for recruiting, creating employee work schedules, store displays, and merchandising
Managed cash drops, deposits, and petty cash
Customer Service Specialist
Assistant Manager, 5/1996 4/2001
Play It Again Sports
Crystal Lake, IL
Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing employees
Maintaining Inventory
Evaluating and purchasing used sports equipment
Attended Trade Shows and assisted in buying decisions
Customer Service Specialist
Summary of Professional Qualifications:
Retail Management Experience
Personnel/Staff Management Experience
Merchandising, Inventory, and Display Floor Plans
Recruiting
Marketing
Strategic Business Planning
Customer Service Specialist
Personal Related Experience:
Hockey coach for two years for multiple teams at Leafs Hockey Club
Hockey player/organizer in adult league at Leafs Ice Centre
Started a Roller Hockey League at Leafs Ice Centre
Coordinated a fundraiser in the thousands of dollars for a family friend s child with cancer
Played Semi-Professional Football
Education:
McHenry County College - 2000-2002: General Studies in Business Management with an emphasis on computer technology
Crystal Lake South High School - 1995-1999: Diploma, General Studies, Automotive Shop, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CAD Class
References Available Upon Request