Sales Executive

(EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

. Implemented an aggressive strategic business & operations strategy

resulting in sales increase of 5.25% in 10 months.

. Executed Kronos workforce timekeep and streamlined with ACCPAC Sage to

reduce weekly labor hours by 70.83%

. Saved over $250,000 in workers compensation premiums through program

participation, settlements, reimbursements, and helping to manage

claims

(PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Thorne Group, LLC

Salem, OH

The Thorne Group is a privately held chain of eight grocery stores located

throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania, employing over 500 individuals, with

sales in excess of $70 million.

Executive Vice President (April 2010 - Present)

Deliver first hand support to the president, CEO and decision makers while

managing a variety of key functions including HR, accounts

payable/receivable, marketing, and safety in union and non union

environment.

. Developed safety programs for training and promoting work place safety

that resulted in 1.5 million hours worked with no accidents resulting

in days away from work.

. Lead content creation for website development to build company

presence that cut advertising costs by $26,100 annually.

. Formulated money services policies and procedures that created 100%

compliance with several money services, banks, and government

financial institution demonstrating inability to foster multiple

relationships with strategic partners.

. Execute payroll for two states adhering to varying state and federal

guidelines. Payroll in excess of $400,000 monthly.

. Oversee pharmaceutical program to ensure compliance with continually

changing federal guidelines.

Finishline

Tempe, AZ

Finishline is one of the nation's largest mall-based retailers selling

athletic apparel within 680 stores in 47 states.

Senior Store Management (June 2008 - March 2010)

. Completed highly prestigious management training program in nine

months.

. Received perfect score on the management training test.

. Top management midyear award winner. Award based on store sales gains

(SKILLS SUMMARY

V Payroll

V HR Policies and Procedures

V Employment law FMLA/EEO/WC

V Benefits Union/Non Union

V Safety training programs

V Employee safety measures

V Organizational Development

V ServSafe certified

V Leadership and supervision

(EDUCATION

Indiana Wesleyan University/ MBA (May 2012)

Independence, OH

Mount Vernon Nazarene University/ BS International Business (May 2008)

Mount Vernon, OH

Instituto de Lengua Espa ola (August - December 2007)

San Jos , Costa Rica

International Business Institute (May - August 2007)

Europe

. European Countries: England, France, Netherlands, Russia, Germany,

Switzerland, Austria, Lithuania, and Czech Republic.

. Courses: Comparative Economic Systems, International Trade, Finance,

Global Marketing, Global Business Strategy. European Central Bank,

Daimler Chrysler, Black and Decker, Credit Suisse, Nestle Company,

Mars Candy, European Union, Shell Oil, John Deer Manufacturing Plant.

H: 3480 Black Oak Lane, Youngstown, OH 44511

P: 330-***-****

E: ********@*****.***

Ashlee B. Thorne, M.B.A.

(CAREER SUMMARY

Dynamic, high-performance professional executive with proven ability to

implement aggressive business and operation strategies focused on cutting

cost and increasing productivity in an ever changing environment.

Exceptional short-term turn around expertise focused on expanding market

share and profitability. Broad range of international exposure.

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