James B O'Keefe
Tampa, FL. *3629
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RETAIL MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVES
Apply expert knowledge of retail industry with sound, growing company.
KEY QUALIFICATOINS
Over 30 years retail experience. Achieved top level management tier with 2
retailers. Strong personnel management skills. Sales and operations training
experience.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Synders/Lance of Hanover
January 2006 - September 2013
Job Title - Owner/Distributor
Duties:
• Retail distribution
• Sales
• Training
• Merchandising
• Finance management
Frito Lay Inc
January 1999 - January 2006
Job Title - Sales Representative
Duties:
• Retail distribution
• Inventory control
• Sales
• Training
• Merchandising
• Finance management
CVS Drugstore
January 1994 - January 1999 (Michigan)
Job Title - Store Manager
Duties:
• Personnel management
• Inventory control
• Sales
• Training
• Operations
Kash n Karry (Lucky Foods Inc.)
January 1982 - January 1994 (Florida)
Job Title - Store Manager
Duties:
• Personnel management
• Inventory control
• Sales
• Training
• Operations
EDUCATION
Gulf High School - August 1981-June 1983 - High School Diploma
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Personnel management Profit/Loss management
Sales MS Office
Sales training Merchandising
Operations expert
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL REFERENCES
George Gerodimos
Verizon FL. Local Agent Sales Manager
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