Candace Scott

My career objective is to obtain a Management position with a company that will allow me to mentor new hires in effective sales techniques and be offered opportunities for advancement based on personal performance and work ethic.

286 Scott Dr.

Thomasville, GA 31792

229-***-****

ac70f4@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Flowers Foods, Thomasville, GA – Field Marketer

January 2018 to Present

Was responsible for Field Marketing Missions in North Florida and South Georgia. Responsible for building relationships with Retail Store Managers in order to promote brands and to help build incremental sales through proper product merchandising, acquiring additional shelf space, gaining off shelf displays, monitoring and reporting competitive product pricing and mix, and working with distributor partners and company managers to properly execute gains made.

Mattress Firm, Yulee FL – Assistant Manager

November 2016 – January 2018

Worked in retail sales for one of the largest Mattress Sales Company in the United States. In the 14 months that I was there, I went from Manager in Training, to Manager On Duty, to Assistant Store Manager. I was in line for the next available Store Manager position when I took my current position. I was responsible for Store Openings, Inventory Management, Cash Drawer Settlements, Loan Application creation and submission, and Product Merchandising. Attained #3 in sales out of 44 store sales team in the Jacksonville Region.

Flowers Baking Company Thrift Store, Jacksonville, Fl Manager

June 2013 - November 2016

Managed all daily operations of largest recovery store in the Flowers Baking Company of Jacksonville system. Managed and trained a staff of 5 employees in inventory control, product merchandising, store opening and closing, bank reconciliation, and inventory check in. Chosen as 1 of the 4 managers to do store resets because of merchandising abilities.

Hancock Distributing, Valdosta, GA Merchandiser

January 2012 - June 2013

Worked with Independent Distributor merchandising product in key accounts. Accounts included Winn Dixie, Harveys, Target, IGA, and Dollar General locations. Made sure that products were properly displayed and all product was in date and code. Acted as liaison between distributor and store management. Set displays on feature items on promotion in all locations. Pulled all stale, assisted in ordering process and with inventories.

Dealer Wholesale Services, Perry, FL Partner

June 2010 - January 2012

Partner in small independent car dealership in Perry Florida. Managed all accounts receivable and payables. Worked with finance companies to complete deals and sign out customers. Did all title and tag work.

Mitchell County Ford / Price Point Carsales, Thomasville, GA Transport Coordinator

February 2010 - June 2010

Assembled and managed team to transport purchased inventory from various locations throughout the southeast to deliver inventory to locations owned and operated by Morgan William and Herring Corporation.

Griswold Pump, Thomasville, GA Technical Customer Service

March 2008 - January 2009

Sales and applications of Griswold pump product line.

Rumble's Office City, Thomasville, GA Sales Representative

September 2006 - October 2007

Sold office products online to customers located throughout the United States. Local inside sales representative of Kyocera product lines.

American Backflow, Tallahassee, FL Sales and Service

February 2006 - September 2006

Sold and serviced backflow systems to wholesale plumbing companies.

Discovery Marketing Inc., Tallahassee, FL Marketing Representative

October 2005 - January 2006

Demonstration and sales in water treatment equipment. Top sales person in district for month of December.

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., Tallahassee, FL On Premises Accounts Manager

April 1997 - February 1998

Managed 189 accounts in North Florida and South Georgia. Increased sales by 60 percent on pre-existing accounts and 20 percent on new accounts. Displays, POS material and pricing.

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., Thomasville, GA Administrative Assistant

February 1995 - April 1997

Accounts Receivable, General Bookkeeping.

EDUCATION

Thomas University, Thomasville, GA Associate of Arts

January 1994 - January 1996

Graduated with an Associate of Arts Business Degree.

Thomas Area Technical College, Thomasville, GA Certificate

1981 - 1983

Drafting and Design Curriculum.

Certifications

Georgia Food Safety Certification – January 2018

Florida Food Safety Certification – January 2018

National Restaurant Certification of Florida January 2001

Restaurant Management, Food Prep, and Food Safety.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Management

Clerical

Sales

Customer Service

Merchandising

Secretarial

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Employee Relations

Training

Payroll

AWARDS

Best New Store: March 2015

Top Sales For the Month of December: December 2015

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