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
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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