William Bishop [pic]
**** *** ******** ** ** apt 810 Huntsville, al 35806
330-***-**** ? ******@*****.***
Objectives
Enter a management position where I can utilize my widely varied skills to
the utmost advantage to the agency.
Experience
General Manager
? July 15, 2011 - Present
HH Gregg Appliances and Electronics ? 4151 East 96th Street Indianapolis,
IN 46240
.Proactively led the store to ensure achievement of business goals in
revenue, expense, profitability, customer satisfaction, inventory
shrinkage, and associate morale.
.Selected, developed and managed performance of individuals and teams,
measured by appropriate performance reports/scorecard, retention,
internal promotions, training completion and survey results.
.Taught, modeled and led ways to satisfy customers.
.Personally supported, coached and developed team members and managers.
.Ensured consistency of merchandising execution and operational processes
within the store.
.Handled and resolved all escalated customer issues.
.Understood and communicated to Region Manager and Corporate staff
competitive activities/trends in market and unique local market issues.
.Executed business processes, which includes, but was not limited to,
paperwork, exchanges, price adjustments, finance contracts, and in all
money collection procedures.
.Responsible for managing all deliveries to customer's homes.
Sales Manager
? March 1, 2010 - July 15, 2011
HH Gregg Appliances and Electronics ? 4151 East 96th Street Indianapolis,
IN 46240
.Maintained a high level of customer service throughout the store.
.Coordinated and conducted store meetings.
.Assured each department within the store was staffed properly at all
times.
.Supported the General Manager in ensuring the sales floor was supported
at all times.
.Consistently worked with new and low performing sales associate to
develop their skills.
.Observed and assisted in coaching, counseling and recommending
disciplinary actions with low performers by observing the disciplinary
process with the management team.
.Assured proper merchandising and display standards were maintained in
the store.
.Had working knowledge of human resources procedures
Operations Manager
? April 14, 2008 - February 28, 2010
HH Gregg Appliances and Electronics ? 4151 East 96th Street Indianapolis,
IN 46240
.Checked in transfer trucks and shipped out product.
.Conducted daily inventory spot check or cycle counts.
.Managed the office and all office paperwork.
.Was responsible for reducing store inventory shrink.
.Worked with delivery office to improve and review delivery paperwork.
.Assisted in resolving customer issues and complaints.
Sales Associate
? October 6, 2004 - April 13, 2008
HH Gregg Appliances and Electronics ? 4151 East 96th Street Indianapolis,
IN 46240
.Qualified the customer through listening and questioning.
.Showed the customer the features and benefits that support customer
needs established during the qualifying process.
.Consistently asked for the sale with every customer in the proper amount
of time.
.Helped customers make an informed decision based on their needs and
wants with the best product knowledge.
.Accurately input all sales orders and track them through the delivery or
pickup process.
.Responsible for merchandising a specified area of the store
.Assisted in developing and training of new associates when required.
Police Officer II
? July 1, 2000 - March 2, 2004
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department . 200 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37201
. Performed law enforcement work, such as enforcing state and local laws
and traffic regulations, controlling traffic flow, and transporting
prisoners.
Electronic Technician Second Class - US Navy
? August 2, 1989 - August 1, 1995
. Supervised multiple electronic technicians in the operation and
performance of maintenance on electronic equipment used for
communication, detection, tracking, recognition, identification, and
aids to navigation.
. Decorated for Service in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Southern
Watch
. Received Good Conduct Medal and Sea Service Ribbon
. Honorably Discharged
. Secret Security Clearance
Skills
. Business Management
. Operation and Inventory Management
. Crime Scene Management
. Knowledge of the Law and Court Room Procedures
. Strong Training Skills
. Self-Motivated and Assertive
. Able to Achieve Set Objectives
. Well Organized and Efficient
. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
. Willing to relocate
Education
Ohio University
December 1, 1999 ? Bachelors of Art Sociology/Criminology
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