Willis. William F.
WILLIAM F. WILLIS
Apt 105
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Email: ************@*********.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position which will utilize my experiences in business management &
sales.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
• Restaurant Management
• Sales
• Lodging and Resort Management
• Electronic Store Retail Management
• Entrepreneurial acumen in areas including: wedding services, arcade management,
construction, and construction estimating
SIGNIFICANT
Over 25 years of restaurant, lodge & bar management-ownership
War Marine Corp Service
ccounting Clerk - Harper College 2013
Payroll, State & Local Tax -Harper College 2013
EDUCATION:
2013 Currently taking QuickBooks I & II training at Harper College.
2012-2013 Harper College, Palatine, IL
Courses taken: Taxes and payroll, Excel, Access, Word, and Accounting
101 and 102
1966-1967 University of Nevada Las Vegas
1963 Graduated Western High School, Las Vegas
WORK HISTORY:
2003-2004 Vice President of Sales
Carpentry Concepts, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Duties: Supervised and trained six Salesmen on the inspection and
replacement of damaged roofing and siding. Assisted customers in
obtaining replacement services through the insurance claims process. Sold
replacement roofing and siding by providing estimates. Kept the company
accounting records through the use of QuickBooks computer software.
1990-2003 Owner/Operator/Manager
Willis. William F.
Bad Water Bill’s Barbeque and Bar, Strasburg, Virginia
Duties: As the bar-restaurant Owner was responsible for performing
and supervising employees on every aspect of those services necessary for
the efficient operations. Was responsible for payroll, accounting, ordering,
hiring, firing, etc. Restaurant achieved an award of “having the number
one barbeque” in the state of Virginia.
1980-1991 Owner/Operator
La Canasta Restaurant, Strasburg, Virginia
Duties: Managed this family owned restaurant and was responsible for all
aspects of operation.
1985-1995 Owner/Operator
Half Moon Beach Resort
Duties: Operated this recreational facility which was used for dances,
volleyball, boating, and other leisure activities by larger groups. Was responsible for
hiring. Lifeguards, Snack Employees, payroll, etc.
1980-1984 Owner/Operator
North Shore Lodge, Warm Lake, Idaho
Duties: Was responsible for the operation of ten cabins located in the Frank
Church Wilderness Area.
1976-1980 Construction Laborer
Laborers Union, Las Vegas, Nevada
1972-1975 Waiter/Bartender
Las Vegas, Nevada
1970-1971 Manager
Radio Shack, Jackson, Mississippi
1969-1970 Manager
Radio shack, Monroe, Louisiana
Duties: After starting work for Radio Shack as a Clerk, was moved into
management. Opened two Radio Shack stores during a period of employment which
lasted three years
1963-1966 United States Marine Corps
Duties: While stationed in Vietnam, provided security to the Ben-Wah Air
force Base
REFERENCES: Excellent references will be provided upon the establishment of a mutual
interest.